Dan is an A-220 Captain for a major and also flying the F-16 in the DC Air National Guard. He started his military flying career as a T-38 Instructor Pilot, going on to fly F-16s in Japan before taking a non-flying job as a commander of small team of specialists. He has deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of combat operations.

Dan has a varied background in both aviation and administration/leadership. He has flown the B-737, 757, 767, and MD-88 in addition to his military aircraft. He is an experienced leader, providing career support and administrative assistance to peers and subordinates throughout his career.