He received his Ph.D. and M.A. from Stanford University. His research interests are in the fields of organization theory and economic sociology. His journal publications have also been focused on Native American entrepreneurship. Prior to entering academia, Dan was a health services administrator for the U.S. Army, where he managed major healthcare initiatives for the largest community hospital in the Department of Defense. In addition to his academic activities, Dan is a small business owner and serves as a board member for various commercial ventures and Native American organizations. In his spare time, he enjoys playing old-time fiddle music and spending time with his friends and family.