
	Dan has earned two Masters Degrees, one at UWM in Urban Studies and one from Marquette University in Communications.
	
	Before being elected, Dan worked in faculty and staff positions at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, in Milwaukee County government, and with non-profit organizations.
	
	Dan was elected three times to the County Board, representing the district where he grew up on Milwaukee&rsquo;s south side.
	
	During his time on the Board, Dan earned a reputation as a strong supporter of the parks and tireless advocate of reform in county government.
	
	In addition to chairing various Board committees, he also headed the Parks, Recreation and Culture Funding Task Force, served on the Milwaukee Public Museum Board and was a member of the Milwaukee County Strategic Planning Steering Committee. He was Chairman of the Wisconsin Counties&rsquo; Association&rsquo;s Taxation and Finance Committee and served as a Commissioner on the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission.
	
	Following his work on the Board, Dan was elected County Treasurer in 2004.&nbsp; In that position, he has received numerous national and local awards for innovation and improvements in that office&rsquo;s operations.
