Worked closely with C- Level executives and their teams in developing innovative solutions for strategic opportunities which are results oriented.

Collaborating with individual and groups to accomplish goals in and innovative and conscious process

Provided leadership and mentoring for direct reports and their teams which included; Admissions (Undergraduate, Graduate, Adult Learning, and Seminary), Financial Aid, Athletics, Communication (Marketing and Public Relations), University Ministries, Development, and Alumni.Using high level teams we instituted tuition restructuring, increased enrollments to the highest level in school history with, over the 5 years, an increase in undergraduate enrollment by 34.9, increased net revenue by 58.7% and substantially improved athletic recruitment.Also lead the school as one of the co-Presidents during a presidential search and were able to improve the overall performance of the institution. Lead the team which successfully closed out a capital campaign by exceeding the established goal.Developed and implemented North Park University’s ChicagoLand Leadership Council which is comprised of volunteers who partner with the University President to advance the mission, identity and place of the University in the Chicago community.

Provided Leadership and mentoring for direct reports in; Human Resources, Facilities, Flight Department, Small group Insurance, Claims, underwriting and IT / Data processing, Public Relations/ communications and special projects. Special projects included acquisitions; created from scratch an Acquisitions Department and system for the evaluation of non-insurance acquisitions. Developed a cooperate strategy for acquisitions. New product development; using several research methods, including one on one interviews and focus groups Created and and successfully implemented small group Medical Savings Accounts and direct sale operation for all product lines which at the time was the fastest growing and was becoming one of the most important distribution method. Developed training programs for both senior and mid-level managers in leadership and interpersonal skills. Facilities efforts included modernization of the mailing operation, facilities renovations, sale and lease -back of the headquarters building, purchase and sale of a number of properties. Provided leadership in upgrading of the aircraft to meet the corporate operating requirements as well as a high level of safety for the employees who used the aircraft on a regular basis. Dan managed a portfolio of products for the small group market; marketing, communication, governmental relations, profitability and pricing.Lead teams in the combined are of IT and claims to upgrade and modernize the claim processing areas. Headed the IT team that did the required reprogramming to avoid Y2K problems. By starting early we reduced cost and came in under budget and well ahead of time.

Reports included Human Resources, Budget Office, Accounting, Operations, Facilities, Dean of Students, Admissions, Financial Aid, Career Services, Placement and Publications / Public Relations. From time to time as needed served in the capacity of Chief Operating Officer Center for Research and Security Pricing, Lecturer (coach) in marketing, and Director of the New Products Laboratory.Managed the business school budget in excess of $150,000,000 dollars, performed budget projects under multiple scenarios. In cooperation with the Dean set tuition pricing for the school. Headed a team that created skill development program for all staff as well as a yearly all staff retreat to focus on skill development and action planning for the implementation of the School’s strategic plan.Gleacher Center- lead the team that researched, created the vision, developed the concept, put together the development team, negotiated all contracts, lead the university construction team and process and brought the project in under budget at a cost of $44,000,000.European MBA program – Did market research, program planning, budgeting, staffing, public relations, marketing and facilities development in Barcelona, Spain.Weekend MBA program – Provided concept development, marketing research, planning, staffing and budgeting. The weekend MBA program is designed to meet needs of a specialized market segment.The LEAD Program – Co-developed and implemented the first in the country leadership program for all students in the full-time business program (Brainstorming through roll out)