G. Daniel “Dan” Howard

Grand Secretary
Alabama Grand Lodge
Ph.D., CGFM, CFRE

Dr. G. Daniel “Dan” Howard holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree  from Manhattan College as well as two (2) Masters Degrees “With Honors” and two (2) doctoral degrees from Indiana University;  It was his honor and privilege for him to serve during the Vietnam War, in the United States Army, from 1971-1973;

He earned five (professional credentials) including:  Certified Governmental Fund Manager (CGFM), Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE); Certified Safety Professional (CSP); and Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS);   Dan has an academic career spanning more than 37 years and has sat in virtually all senior seats as a higher education Administrator ( e.g., CEO, COO, CRO, and CAA);  He has also achieved the top academic rank (i.e., Tenured Full Professor) at both Arkansas State University (ASU) and at Louisiana State University in Alexandria (LSUA);  Among other things, he has written more than 50 professional articles and obtained more than $25 million in grants and contracts for his employing institutions of higher education;  Dan was humbled to receive the lifetime title of Chancellor Emeritus of LSUA, from the President (Dr. F. King Alexander) and Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University;  He is an active member of the Knights of Pythias- Monte Bolo Lodge and engages in a number of philanthropic activities;  Currently, Dan is a member of the President’s Council at UNA;  He contributed personally and professionally to a variety of projects that led  the transformation of the UNA campus (e.g., campaigns for the ROTC Commemorative Garden; Pedestrian Walkways; Smith Bell Tower; Harrison Entrance and Plaza; and the George H. Carrol Lion Habitat);   He led the successful campaigns for Rogers Hall and Coby Hall -- providing funds for their restoration, and oversaw the restoration of these historic gems;  Dan and his lovely wife Anne contributed to UNA “The Laughing Lions” a bronze statue and a 2 meter granite Japanese lantern—all located on the UNA campus;  Anne and Dan have continued their individual and combined voluntary efforts and philanthropic contributions for the care and feeding of Leo III and Una; the construction and maintenance of their habitat; and the conduct of an associated educational effort.