Daniel Classen

Daniel Classen is an experienced engineering professional with a robust background in plant engineering, reliability management, and operations. Currently serving as the Plant Engineer and Reliability Manager at both Buffalo Trace Distillery and 1820 Spirits, Daniel previously held the position of Senior Factory Engineering Manager at Nestlé Waters North America and served as Reliability/TPM Manager at Unilever. As the Owner of Maximum Sports Solutions and former Vice President of Operations at Arapahoe Utilities and Infrastructure, Daniel has demonstrated leadership and operational excellence across various industries. Daniel holds an MBA in Operations from Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.