Daniel Forest

Dan leads Michael Best Strategies’ bipartisan government relations, public affairs, and lobbying work throughout North Carolina. A former Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina, he also provides clients with strategic advice and counsel, tapping into his extensive experience and knowledge of North Carolina public policy and politics.

During Dan’s eight-year tenure as Lieutenant Governor, he served as President of the North Carolina Senate, as Chairman of the Energy Policy Council, and as a member of the state Economic Development Board. Dan also served as Chairman of the Digital Technology Committee of the State Board of Education, as Chairman of the Postsecondary Educational Credentials Board, and as a voting member of the North Carolina Board of Community Colleges. Dan is a long-time champion of charter schools and school choice for students and families. Among other things, he is known for having strong relationships within both major political parties and a reputation for working together to advance public policy initiatives.