Dan

I am very proud of my family history and where my family has come from. We all have a very diverse background and have
been all over the world. Both sides of my family are extremely big. I am the oldest grandchild on both sides of my family and
the oldest child in my immediate family. My relationships are unique with both sides of my family because they offer different
aspects and perspectives on life. I am very fortunate to have two loving families but two very different cultures. They both
have made me a better, stronger person and who I am everyday is a balance between their unique qualities.

I am huge sports fan. I enjoy most sports, but my favorite by far is baseball. My dream job would be to work for a baseball
franchise. I also enjoy other sports like basketball, football and NASCAR. When I was in Iraq I found UFC and boxing to very
entertaining.

I had a wonderful military career. The Army allowed me to see the world that I might not otherwise have been able to. The
Army has allowed me to grow as a person and leader by providing me privledge to lead and functional experiences.

I am proud father of Claire. She is my angel and joy. Claire is why I continue to grow, to show her and be an example for
her how to be the best person you can be in your life. I am also the proud father of Chase, our son. He truly provides hope
and inspiration in my life.

I am also a proud husband to Kecia. She is my best friend and companion. Without her none of this would be possible. She
has such patience and is so giving, she is a wonderful example to me and to Claire. Her sacrifices she made while I was in
Iraq are something that I will be indebted to her for life. Our relationship has moved on beyond love and that is why I love
her so much.

I truly believe in leadership and what it can do for people. Leaders need to create an environment where we can motivate
and influence our followers through principles and values.

We can be more effective if we earn credibility not by being a subject matter expert in our field, but learning and
understanding what the people we lead do. We also understand that an drop of honey brings more bees than a gallon of
vinegar, therefore we must stay positive and friendly.

We must also be able to give back more value than we take. And, if we must take, we must ensure we are taking
something of value, something we can learn from, away from those that we lead.

I am always striving to become a better leader, make a difference and leave a legacy of leadership behind. I want to help
others see their inner leader and maximize their potential.

Leaders are made, not born!