Daniel J. Montoya, MBA, walked on the campus of San Diego State University as a non-traditional student after serving four years in the U.S. Navy. He completed his bachelor of science degree in business administration management in 2004. He later went on to complete is MBA from Webster University, School of Business and Technology.

Dan has been in higher education fundraising for the last 15 years, raising support for Student Affairs, the College of Business Administration, and the College of Engineering. Dan has also helped to build regional councils in Austin, Dallas, Seattle and San Francisco Area. Dan currently serves in leadership roles for the President’s Cabinet, the Shared Governance Committee, Equity Council and is the Chair of both the President’s Latino Advisory Council and the Aztec Culture Education Committee.  His 21 years of non-profit, higher education and development experience extend across many areas of campus and he brings a well-rounded knowledge of alumni, parents, corporate, foundation and community partners. He is a connector and bridge builder and his life motto is to help people learn, grow and get them where they need to go.

Dan is an avid golfer, sports enthusiast and loves to travel with his wife and their children.