immediate past board Chair
After spending more than 25 years as a leader and entrepreneur in B2B tech & services, Dan Kardatzke evaluated what might be next for his life and career. That personal reflection led him down a path of pursuing an opportunity to become a multi-unit franchise owner for Ellie Mental Health. This was a complete pivot from his prior tenure at Kin+Carta and a shift from the company he co-founded called SageTV (sold to Google). Dan is also a board member for the Gies Business Alumni board (96′ Finance). He lives in the western suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two teenage kids.