Lt. Park is a native of South Korea. He enlisted in the Navy as a Boatswain’s Mate in October 2013 and commissioned through Officer Candidate School in January 2020. He received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in August 2018.

In January 2014, Lt. Park reported to his first duty station at USS John Paul Jones (DDG-53). The following tour, he joined the Navy Reserve and reported to Coastal Riverine Squadron ELEVEN in September 2018 where he served as a small boat engineer.

Upon completion of CECOS in November 2020, he reported to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion ELEVEN where he served as Material Liaison Officer, Bravo Company Platoon Commander, Chemical Biological Radiological OIC, and Honors Detail OIC. In June 2022, he reported to Officer In Charge of Construction China Lake where he served as a Construction Manager managing seven MILCON projects valued at $757M. In November 2023, he volunteered for a three-month assignment to NAVFAC Marianas where he served as a Portfolio Lead for Super Typhoon Mawar Recovery Program valued at $900M and Contracting Officer’s Representative for Mawar Global Contingency Service Contract valued at $125M.
In July 2024, he assumed duties as Facilities Management Division Director at Public Works Department China Lake.

Lt. Park is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Washington and Seabee Combat Warfare Officer qualified. He has also achieved certifications for Contracting Professional and Public Works Level II. His awards include Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal (2), Humanitarian Service Medal, and other service awards. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and the Assistant Vice Chair for Young Professional Program in the Society of American Military Engineers.

Dan is the founder and president of Jackson Advisory Management. He recently earned his Doctor of Business Administration degree and published his first book, titled Being Acquired. A Professional Geologist and Project Management Professional, his early career was spent in CONUS and OCONUS locations assessing and remediating hazardous waste sites, then managing HQ-level environmental, facilities, and energy projects, programs, and portfolios. For the last 10 years, his focus has been on organizational development, strategic growth initiatives, corporate culture building, and mentoring.

Demonstrated leader with experience in civil and industrial engineering. An educational background in engineering and management. A results-driven leader with strong interpersonal skills and extensive practice in project management and team leadership in diverse and demanding environments to include military, engineering, and nuclear operations. Holds a Master’s of Science in Engineering Management.