David Applegate

My name is David Applegate. I am 59 and am a native Californian currently residing in Palm Springs with my husband and partner of 34 years. I served 34 months at the federal prison camps at Taft, CA and Sheridan, OR and was released on November 28, 2017. I am now on supervised release. I had a very successful career in sales and marketing in several medical device categories. While running a business unit at a growing mid-sized public company, I – along with several others – succumbed to the pressure of meeting Wall Street expectations and engaged in channel stuffing. It seemed to be manageable and fairly innocuous in the beginning but it was a slippery slope that resulted in a large restatement of revenue and earnings. I acknowledge my role in the conspiracy and I take full responsibility for my actions and the harm they caused others. Although difficult, going to prison was the best possible thing that could have happened to me. I have changed my priorities, identified my irrational thinking errors and developed tools to recognize them when they occur. I hope what I have learned – and will learn – will be helpful to others.

Not Like Federal Prison At All

by David Applegate | Jun 11, 2015 | Blog, David Applegate | 0 Comments

June 11, 2015 Not Like Federal Prison At All I was talking to my husband Kenny last night (I love saying that by the way) about this fantastic thunderstorm and subsequent amazing sunset we had yesterday. And he said, "you really should blog about that!" So here I am -...

I Love Visits in Federal Prison!

by David Applegate | Jun 8, 2015 | Blog, David Applegate | 0 Comments

I Love Visits in Federal Prison! June 8, 2015 My husband Ken was here yesterday for a visit and he came up with our good friends Mike and Mark. Last Friday (the 5th) was Ken's birthday and they came up so we could celebrate. We have known Mike and Mark for a few years...

Holiday Weekend Roller Coaster at Taft Prison Camp

by David Applegate | May 26, 2015 | Blog, David Applegate | 1 Comment

May 25, 2015 Holiday Weekend Roller Coaster at Taft Prison Camp Every time I think I have gone through the full range of emotions and I think I have it all under control, I am surprised by how I feel about something. I guess I just have to get used to that! First, I...

Another Job Change at Taft Federal Prison Camp!

by David Applegate | May 15, 2015 | Blog, David Applegate | 0 Comments

May 15, 2015 Another Job Change at Taft Federal Prison Camp! Well actually a shift change but that is a really big deal to me. I had the morning utility job in the kitchen. That entailed emptying all the trash from breakfast and lunch and mopping all the floors in the...

For Nancy

by David Applegate | May 5, 2015 | Blog, David Applegate | 0 Comments

May 5, 2015 Nancy Bloxham passed away on Saturday, May 2nd. Nancy was my husband Ken's older (by 16 years) sister. Nancy played a big role in raising Mr. Ken - as much or more than his parents. Kenny always called her his "Nanny" but I just called her "N." N led a...

Keys to Success in Federal Prison Camp

by David Applegate | May 1, 2015 | Blog, David Applegate | 0 Comments

May 1, 2015 Keys to Success in Federal Prison Camp I have received dozens of emails and letters from people telling me how amazed they are at how well I have adjusted to life here at the Taft Correctional Institution camp. And I do have to admit I am pleased...

What’s in my locker in Federal Prison?

by David Applegate | Apr 23, 2015 | Blog, David Applegate | 0 Comments

April 23, 2015 What's in my locker in Federal Prison? And now it's time to play that exciting new game show, "What's in my locker?" OK maybe it's not that exciting however a few people have written me asking how I could possibly fit everything I own into a 5' X 2' X...

Happy Anniversary!

by David Applegate | Apr 13, 2015 | Blog, David Applegate | 0 Comments

Happy Anniversary! April 13, 2015 Today is a joyous day for me for many reasons! Two years ago today, I married Ken Bertwell in Ogunquit, Maine with our dear friends Howard and Sherri as our witnesses. It was one of the most wonderful days of my life. We are lucky...

News Flash!

by David Applegate | Apr 2, 2015 | Blog, David Applegate | 1 Comment

News Flash! April 2, 2015 Yesterday I was paged at 6:30 am to report to the chow hall (aka the kitchen) where I was informed that I had a new job starting immediately!It was no April Fools joke! I have been moved from the beverage bar to the "utility department"...

My Story

by David Applegate | Mar 30, 2015 | Blog, David Applegate | 0 Comments

March 30, 2015 My Story In my last blog post I wrote about my audition for Those Outspoken. Below is a draft of my "story" that I presented to the group. It is not the exact presentation I gave as I did not memorize this. Instead I developed an outline from this and...