Dan Wagner is a partner at C2 Strategies and the owner of The Rox Group, both of which are government relations and strategic consulting firms with a focus on national security. With extensive experience in the Department of Defense and a deep understanding of the broader national security landscape, Dan provides informed and strategic guidance to his clients, ensuring they are well-positioned to meet the needs of their stakeholders.

Dan is a retired U.S. Army officer, where he served as the senior military advisor to the Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) for Legislative Affairs in Washington, D.C. In this capacity, he was instrumental in shaping both policy and budgetary decisions critical to national defense. His expertise was further honed during his tenure as a military fellow in the office of Rep. Mike Rogers (MI-08), then Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI).

Throughout his military career, Dan served as an intelligence officer supporting Special Forces and as a senior Joint Special Operations Command representative to the Central Intelligence Agency. His roles required a keen understanding of both operational and strategic imperatives, making him a trusted advisor in the field of national security.

In addition to his professional roles, Dan is a fellow at the National Security Institute at George Mason University, an advisor to the OSS Society, and serves as vice president of the 160th Night Stalker Association in Washington, D.C.