Dan Arens

Dan Arens serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer at Valley Oaks Health since September 2022. Prior to this role, Dan held several leadership positions at Adult and Child Health, including Chief Operating Officer, where responsibilities included overseeing operations and strategy for a multi-faceted organization with a $57 million budget serving over 17,000 patients. Previous experience includes roles as Chief Strategy Officer, Director of Business Development, and Director of Child and Family Services at various organizations, specializing in improving community health, business development, and integrated healthcare services. Dan's early career involved direct care roles and marketing management, contributing to a comprehensive background in healthcare and organizational leadership. Dan holds an MBA with a focus on Marketing and Management, a Graduate Certificate in Integrated Primary and Behavioral Healthcare, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.