Daniel is a full-time communications consultant & strategist with 20+ years of experience helping leaders of for-profit & non-profit organizations & public officials start the conversation to help manage their reputation. A consensus builder, he leverages his experience as a lawyer & litigator, former Communications Director for Detroit, and a government relations executive to help companies navigate the personal, political, cultural, & organizational dynamics that create polarizing environments in various industries. This includes carbon capture technologies, biofuels, mobility, behavioral health, aviation, health care, higher education, homeland security, and sustainability. Daniel enjoys road trips, mountain biking, kayaking, whitewater rafting, and grilling. He also has a passion for his community as vice president of a food pantry, a trustee of Detroit's Music Hall, and a board member of the Small Business Association of Michigan.