Background

A graduate of Columbia High School in White Salmon and Clark College, Dan worked 30 years in regional journalism, most recently (1996-2006) as editor and general manager of The Dalles Chronicle. He served almost nine years on The Dalles City Council (2008-17); earlier in his career he was interim director of the Port of Klickitat and economic development coordinator for Wasco County.

Education

Bachelor of Science in General Studies, Eastern Oregon State College, 1990
Associate of Applied Science in English Literature and Biology, Clark College, 1979