Daniel joined Shannon & Wilson in November 2023 as the Seattle Office Lab Manager. After exiting active duty with the United States Marine Corps, Daniel obtain his Bachelors in Geology and a Masters in Geological Sciences. He conducted three undergraduate research studies and multiple field studies during his educational career. These studies included sediment gradations across alluvial fans, grain size analysis on landslide/tsunami deposits, snowpack contamination and albedo analysis, well monitoring, mapping of geological lithologies, stream classification, and watershed/groundwater analysis. His background in the Marine Corps and education allowed him to smoothly transition into the role of Lab Manager.