Dan is the founder and owner of Summit Strategic LLC. He grew up in Southern California. Before moving to Summit County Colorado in 1991, he achieved his Black Belt in Sha-Chan-Ma Kung-Fu. Dan and his brother operated a Kung-Fu studio part time where they were the primary instructors.
Dan grew up shooting but did not begin receiving formal training until 2010. He then became a certified instructor through the NRA in 2015. Dan’s instructor certifications include: Pistol, Rifle, Personal Protection Inside the Home (PPITH), Personal Protection Outside the Home (PPOTH), Refuse To Be A Victim (RTBAV), and is a certified Range Safety Officer (RSO). Dan also has trained with Front Sight Training Institute, Gunsite Academy, Sheepdog Response, Tactical Krav Maga, and Haley Strategic. Besides his extensive personal training program, Dan stays current with outside training multiple times a year. He also possesses a Federal Firearms License.
Dan is also the Vice President of the Summit Range Association which manages the Summit County Shooting Range. When not at the range, Dan owns and operates Mountain Meadow Development, Inc., an excavation company specializing in single family homes in Summit County.
Dan also enjoys riding his motorcycles and chilling with his friends and family.