Daniel joined Black Hills Orthopedic and Spine Center in 1998. He earned his Nursing degree from the University of South Dakota School of Nursing and is a graduate of the Physician Assistant Program at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine. Dan is certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants with honors in primary care and surgery. Dan is the current President of the South Dakota Academy of Physician Assistants and the North Central Regional Director of PAs in Orthopedic Surgery. In addition, he is a Fellow member with the American Academy of Physician Assistants, South Dakota Academy of Physician Assistants and Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery.