American businessman and engineer Dave Turin has an estimated net worth of $2 million in 2012. Dave Turin is currently married to Shelly, his high school sweetheart. Together, the couple has three children and two grand kids.

Originating from Sandy Oregon, Dave Turin spent the last 24 years of his life managing a rock quarry business. After finishing his Civil Engineering degree in college, he immediately joined the family business.

Initially, he was hired as a consultant on the Porcupine Creek gold mining claim. Eventually, he joined the miners as a full time staff. He is currently seen on Gold Rush Alaska which is aired on the Discovery Channel. Popular as Gold Rush, the show which is currently on its third season features the lives of miners as they attempt to dig a fortune in Klondike and Alaska. Though he doesn't know much about mining, Dave Turin is undeniably knowledgeable in moving earth safely.