Dan Paris

Dan Paris is an experienced operations professional with a strong background in planning and management across various industries. Currently serving as Operations Planning Manager at nLIGHT since April 2015, Dan has held multiple positions including Senior Planner, Project Manager, and Logistics Supervisor. Prior experience includes a role as Product Manager at Anodize Solutions, where Dan managed product development and customer satisfaction, and Production Manager at Pioneer Metal Finishing, overseeing anodizing and nickel processing. Dan also worked as Operations Manager at Ellsworth Handcrafted Bikes, focusing on production tracking and quality control, and as Traffic Manager at Sapa, managing global shipping and carrier negotiations. Dan holds an Associate's degree in Information Technology from ITT Technical Institute and pursued studies in Graphic Design at Portland Community College.