Daniel O’Rear

Vice Chair at The Independence Center

Dan is originally from Montana and has called Colorado Springs home since 1985. He is the executive director of the Myron Stratton Home Foundation, the oldest private foundation in Colorado. Prior to arriving at his current position, Dan spent 22 years at Goodwill Industries serving as chief financial officer and later as president of the Goodwill Industrial Services Corporation where he developed a passion for assisting employees with developmental disabilities. Dan has a bachelor’s degree in business administration, an M.B.A. from the University of Colorado, and is a certified public accountant.

Timeline

  • Vice Chair

    Current role

  • Board Member

  • Treasurer