Dan Strack
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Dan
Strack is a Lieutenant with the San Antonio Fire Department, bringing
over 15 years of experience as a paramedic and first responder. In this
leadership role, he has cultivated extensive expertise in managing
complex emergencies, coordinating emergency response efforts, and
ensuring public safety. With PEC’s territory rapidly expanding into
wildland-urban interfaces, many members within the cooperative face an
increased risk of wildfires. Dan’s in-depth knowledge and hands-on
experience make him uniquely qualified to help the Board of Directors
implement strategies to mitigate wildfire risk and protect our
communities. He is also a Licensed Paramedic and holds a Master
Structure Fire Suppression Certificate through the Texas Commission on
Fire Protection.
Before
transitioning to a career in firefighting, Dan earned a Bachelor’s
degree in Economics from the University of Illinois and built a strong
foundation in finance as a research analyst for an investment
consulting firm. There, he developed deep expertise in financial
markets. Motivated by a passion for social impact, he used this
knowledge to support underserved communities in Ghana through a
volunteer program, helping expand financial access to entrepreneurs
through microfinance. Today, he continues to contribute to the
financial sector as a freelance writer, with over 200 published
articles for a leading financial website. Dan is eager to bring his
financial expertise to PEC to ensure the cooperative remains
financially sustainable while delivering value to its members.
A
resident of southwest Travis County for the past 10 years, Dan lives
with his wife, Sarah, and their two children. Together, they have
embraced a strong commitment to community service, actively
volunteering with various nonprofits through Generation Serve and Girl
Scouts of Central Texas. In his free time, Dan enjoys hiking Central
Texas trails with his family and training for triathlons.
Dan
Strack is committed to working with the Board of Directors to modernize
and strengthen the PEC grid through innovative solutions. He believes
in a members-first approach to decision-making and is dedicated to
ensuring PEC not only serves its communities effectively but also leads
the industry in innovation and sustainability.
Goals for PEC
- Keep PEC energy dollars local
- Expand
PEC’s Community Solar Program to provide more members access to locally
sourced solar energy without the upfront costs or maintenance of
personal solar panel installations.
- Provide resources to members to weatherize their homes to become more energy efficient.
- Develop a Comprehensive Plan to Minimize Wildfire Risks
- Member education programs in wildland-urban interface zones to decrease wildfire risk.
- Improve vegetation management along PEC’s distribution system.
- Reduce Rates
- Reduce peak load through demand response programs and weatherization.
- Invest in low-cost sustainable energy.
- Make PEC Members and Employees Priority #1
Dan Strack – District 4
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