About

Dan McDow is a West Melbourne City Council Member and family man, businessman and entrepreneur. Certified Professional in Healthcare Materials and graduate of Georgetown University’s Executive Program in Healthcare Management and currently completing his MSc in Sustainability at UK's International School of Business. He has held executive positions in finance and logistics and has received awards for his leadership in sustainability & innovation from corporations such as Better Homes & Gardens, Service Master, Waste Management and Kimberly-Clarke. He has been featured in articles in Forbes and the Journal of Healthcare Contracting for his focus on eco-friendly solutions and supply chain cost reduction. Dan also serves on the board and is VP of Development for a Chicago based startup that develops block-chain and artificial intelligence technology.

Since moving to West Melbourne in 2010, Dan has been focused on giving back to the community, supporting, and volunteering with non-profit organizations and serving on various community boards. His commitment to the community led him to his decision to run for city council and was elected in 2020. His goal is to develop and lead innovative sustainability solutions for the Planet, Prosperity for ALL People and Opportunities and Profits for businesses and organizations. He loves Florida and the Space Coast, and he has a Plan!

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Daniel R. McDow

dmcdow@westmelbourne.org

321-837-7774

1034 Bryce Ln, West Melbourne Florida 32904

Since 2010

Biography

Dan was born in Chicago into a large Irish-Catholic family. After high school, he enrolled at the Catholic Health Allied Health Sciences Program-University of St. Louis, where he completed his certification in Professional Healthcare Management (CPHM). Dan is also a graduate of Georgetown University’s Executive Program in Healthcare Management. Dan is a family man, businessman and entrepreneur. Married for 30 years to his high school sweetheart, Louise, they raised two children together and have seven grandkids. Louise lost her battle with cancer in 2010 shortly after moving to Florida. Dan has been married to Bill McKay of Baltimore since 2016.

Dan held executive supply chain positions in the mid-west before relocating to Melbourne. He has received awards for his leadership in Sustainability & Innovation from international corporations such as Service Master, Waste Management of North America, and Kimberly-Clarke International. He has been featured in numerous articles including Forbes and the Journal of Healthcare for his focus on eco-friendly solutions and supply chain cost reduction.

In the last seven years, Dan has been focused on giving back to the community, volunteering with non-profit organizations and serving on community boards. In 2018, he was appointed to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board which includes the Field of Dreams Special Needs Complex by the West Melbourne City Council, and was elected Chair in 2020. His commitment to the community led him to his decision to run for city council.

Dan loves this city and has a plan!

Supporting and/or Mentoring organizations

  • American Red Cross
  • Addiction Recovery
  • Autism on the Seas (AoTS)
  • American Cancer Society

Professional Background

Held executive positions in Finance/Logistics in the Midwest before relocating to Florida in 2010.  Logistics Executive with Better Homes & Gardens and GM & VP Supply Chain – HealthCare Organizations in Chicago, Kansas City and Des Moines and most recently here in Florida.  Before accepting the VP Supply Chain in Florida he held the position of Chief Operating Officer of Consolidated Services of Iowa, LLC ($300+ Million in annual sales volumes). Owned Multi-Million Construction Business (Closed in 2016).

  • Own and operate small local healthcare business.
  • VP Development - Chicago Start-Up (Block-Chain; AI- Robotics Software Focus).