Dann is a graduate of Western Washington University and has been with WPC since 1991. Since becoming President in 2001 he has testified by invitation before over a dozen legislative committees in Olympia and appeared on numerous radio and TV newscasts and programs around the state promoting the Center's work. He also appeared on the national PBS "Debates Debates" television program. Dann is a member of Seattle Rotary #4, a board member of the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce, and served on the Advisory Group of the Washington State Tax Structure Study Committee. Currently he is serving on the Citizen Performance Audit Oversight Board after being appointed by Gov. Gregoire. He lives with his wife and twin daughters in Seattle.