Dan is originally from Platteville, WI. After high school, he entered the United States Army as a military police officer serving in Frankfurt, Germany, The Republic of Panamá, and Fort Devens, MA. Dan served in various leadership roles in the military prior to transitioning into public education where he taught and ultimately held several executive roles.
Dan practices situational leadership while focusing on those he serves.
In 2019, Dan along with two partners started Dinamico, Inc., and works as a compensation expert helping employers make connections with their employees via their compensation systems which helps them attract and retain great people and ultimately saves them time and money.
In July 2022, Dan followed his passion and started Leading Like a Buffalo, Inc., and continues to coach and mentor leaders across the country.
In September 2022, Dan released his first book: The Power of Me Leadership: 9 Leadership Tenets for EVERY Leader, in which he discusses tenets that will help people become better leaders.