Dan's hometown is Dripping Springs, Texas, just west of Austin. If his goofy 2019 campaign ever came to fruition you might now know it as Pound Town.

Dan is a lifelong advocate for personal & financial freedoms, philanthropy, and peace. He's spurred to run for office due to a a firm belief in upholding the rights of individuals to live their lives free from unnecessary constraints and interference.

After a brief stint abroad after high school he secured a Political Science Bachelor’s Degree from Texas State University, as well as a certificate for Full Stack Web Development from UT’s Center for Professional Education.

While at Texas State he co-founded that chapter of Young Americans for Liberty and ran for Mayor of San Marcos on a small government platform. In addition he was an ardent supporter of liberty-minded candidates, from local offices all the way up to president during Ron Paul's historic run in 2008.

He is now the vice-chair of the Travis County Libertarian Party executive committee. 

He’s been working mostly in the startup world in Austin since 2011, and recently became a homeowner along with his wife Rebecca in Manchaca where they live with their dog Willie and cat Peanut. 

Dan is a 7th generation Texan, and grandson of legendary NFL coach Bum Phillips.