Dan’s experience spans over 40 years in the military and defense aerospace industry. He joins Cypress International in Alexandria, Virginia, after 29 years of combined military and civilian service in the Army, over 10 years with Lockheed Martin as the Director of Army Aviation Programs. Most recently Dan served as a senior aviation analyst and mentor for the HQDA G-8, DAPR-FDV Aviation Division where he provided historical perspectives on Army aviation related issues including Future Vertical Lift.
Dan retired from the United States Army in 2008 with 26 years of military service. He served in numerous positions including Strategic Management Analyst and Branch Chief within the HQDA G-3/5/7, Director of General Studies Division, Proponency Branch Chief and Company Commander within the Training and Doctrine Command, Support Operations Officer within the 2nd Infantry Division, Kiowa Warrior Program Officer and Government Flight Representative within the Defense Logistics Agency at Bell Helicopter, Assistant Operations Officer and Instructor within the Combat Aviation Training Brigade, Detachment Commander, Aviation Platoon Leader, and Maintenance Test Pilot and Instructor Pilot within the XVIII Airborne Corps.
