About Dan

Born into family committed to public service, Dan has been civically involved since birth. He continues to serve his community on non profit boards, public boards and through his own children's activities and schools. 

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Dan earned his B.A. in Public Administration from Miami University in 1994. Following graduation, Dan served as the Volunteer Coordinator of the Joel Hyatt for Senate Campaign, based in Cleveland, Ohio. Following the campaign, Dan began his insurance career at Cincinnati Insurance Company, where he served as a commercial underwriter.
 

As an insurance agent, from 1998 to 2012, Dan built a client list consisting of public entities, school systems, civic organizations, commercial accounts, non-profit entities & personal lines accounts. Since 2012, Dan has started his own firm, Driehaus Insurance Group.

 

The insurance agency profession lends itself to community involvement. Dan enjoys serving with community members on several boards & civic organizations.

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From 2014 to 2019, Dan served on the Cincinnati Planning Commission, eventually serving as Board Chair. During his tenure, Dan presided over 142 Planning Commission meetings, approved 23 updated community plans and hundreds of  development projects, including Cincinnati Children's Hospital Expansion, the Anthem Walnut Hills Mixed-Use Development, Uptown Gateway Project and much more - as envisioned by residents and planning professionals.

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From 2013 to 2018, Dan served on the board of Cincinnatus. From 2013 to present, Dan has served on the board, and eventually chaired, the Cincinnati Area Senior Services.

 

Dan is also proud to currently serve as the Board Chair for Meals on Wheels of Southwest Ohio & Northern Kentucky and is a member of the Leadership Cincinnati Class 45.

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Please click below to learn more about Dan's professional and civic experience.