Dan Petersen, MBA, CF APMP

Dan Petersen, MBA, CF APMP has an extensive work experience spanning several roles and industries. Dan started their career in 1985 as a Combat Engineer in the US Army, where they served for over 22 years.

After leaving the military, Petersen founded D. Petersen & Associates, LLC, a small business that provided consulting services to small businesses across the United States. During this time, they focused on government contract proposal support, training analysis, business process improvement, and business plan development.

Petersen then joined A-T Solutions, where they held various roles, including Deputy Program Manager for the Asymmetric Integration Training Program (AITP). In this capacity, they were responsible for daily operations and a complex multi-million dollar contract supporting the Combat Training Centers. Additionally, they served as a Project Manager for Combat Training Center Operations, overseeing budget control, scheduling, and material acquisition.

Moving on to Summit Technologies, Inc., Petersen served as the Director of Business Development, executing strategic plans for sustainable growth and providing training and development to employees. Dan also served as a Business Development Manager, leveraging their expertise in proposal processes.

Prior to their current role, Petersen was a Senior Capture Manager at DAWSON, where they focused on customer relations, sales leads, and contract proposal development.

Currently, Petersen works as the Business Unit Director at Advanced Technology Leaders, Inc. In this position, they oversee a diverse portfolio of government contracts, ensuring compliance with contract terms, budget control, and milestone schedules.

Overall, Petersen's work experience demonstrates their expertise in business development, government contracts, and program management across various industries and organizations.

Dan Petersen, MBA, CF APMP has a diverse education history. In 2004-2007, they earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Management from American Military University. In 2011, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Organizational Leadership from Walden University. The same year, they completed a Shipley Proposal Development course at Shipley Associates.

Continuing their education, Dan Petersen aimed for a higher level of expertise and completed a doctoral program in Business Administration with a specialization in Organizational Leadership at Walden University, starting in 2015 and continuing till the present without specifying an end year.

To enhance their knowledge and skills in the business field, Dan Petersen completed a Certificate Program in Business/Managerial Economics from Harvard Business School Online in 2019-2020. Additionally, they obtained the APMP® Bid and Proposal Management Foundation certification from APMP in January 2021.

Furthermore, Dan Petersen accomplished the Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels certification from the U.S. Coast Guard in April 2022, adding to their diverse set of qualifications.