COLONEL DAN has been a contributing columnist for several well-known organizations over the years. His pro-constitution articles and "no compromise on liberty" approach routinely strike a chord with conservatives and a nerve with liberals. His goal: "Preserve the original Spirit of ’76 and reaffirm the founders’ message of "DON’T TREAD ON ME" to those who would seek to steal or pervert the ideal of American freedom."

He has authored numerous works on national strategic, defense and political issues and currently writes a series of political commentary on constitutional and national affairs for The Sierra Times.

Dan is a former Army officer who retired from active duty in 1995 after more than 23 years of service. His military career took him around the world in a variety of assignments that included combat and non-combat units, command as well as staff positions within the United States, Germany and Korea. He also served in the Middle East during the Persian Gulf War where he operated in support of the Eastern Coalition Forces in intelligence operations.

He earned his Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology from California State College in 1969; a Master of Arts in Political Science from East Stroudsburg University in 1983; a Master of Arts in National Security Affairs and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College in 1987 and a Master of Science in Management from Salve Regina University in 1988. His military education includes Officer Candidate School, Armor Basic Course, Infantry Advanced Course, Military Intelligence Track Course and the United States Naval War College.

Dan is a life member of the National Rifle Association, The Blackhorse Association and the Single Action Shooting Society where he is known as "Colonel Dan". He is also a member of The Second Amendment Foundation, Gun Owners of America and the Association of the United States Army.