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Dan Sullivan
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| United States Senator from Alaska |
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| Assumed office January 3, 2015 Serving with Lisa Murkowski
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| Preceded by | Mark Begich |
| Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources | |
| In office December 5, 2010 – September 24, 2013 |
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| Governor | Sean Parnell |
| Preceded by | Tom Irwin |
| Succeeded by | Joe Balash |
| 27th Attorney General of Alaska | |
| In office June 17, 2009 – December 5, 2010 |
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| Governor | Sarah Palin Sean Parnell |
| Preceded by | Talis Colberg |
| Succeeded by | John Burns |
| Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs | |
| In office June 6, 2006 – January 1, 2009 |
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| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Earl Wayne |
| Succeeded by | Jose Fernandez |
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Daniel Scott Sullivan
November 13, 1964 Fairview Park, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Julie Fate |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Harvard University (A.B.) Georgetown University (J.D., M.S.) |
| Awards |  Defense Meritorious Service Medal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | USMC: 1993–1997 USMCR: 1997–present |
| Rank |  Lieutenant Colonel |
| Commands | 6th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
Daniel Scott "Dan" Sullivan (born November 13, 1964) is an American politician. He is a member of the Republican Party. He became a U.S. Senator for Alaska in January 2015. As a senator, he helps make laws and decisions for the entire country.
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About Dan Sullivan
Dan Sullivan was born in Fairview Park, Ohio. He has had an interesting career in public service. He has worked in different important roles. These roles include serving in the government and the military.
Early Life and Education
Dan Sullivan went to Harvard University for his first degree. He earned a Bachelor of Arts. After that, he studied at Georgetown University. There, he earned two more degrees. He got a law degree (J.D.) and a Master of Science (M.S.). This education helped him prepare for his future career.
Public Service Career
Dan Sullivan has held several important jobs in government. These jobs helped him serve the public. He worked for both state and federal governments.
Assistant Secretary of State
From 2006 to 2009, Dan Sullivan worked for the U.S. government. He was an Assistant Secretary of State. His job was to handle economic and business affairs. This meant he helped with trade and money matters for the country. He worked under President George W. Bush.
Attorney General of Alaska
In 2009, he became the Attorney General of Alaska. This is the state's top lawyer. He advised the governor on legal matters. He also worked to enforce state laws. He served in this role until 2010.
Commissioner of Natural Resources
From 2010 to 2013, Dan Sullivan was a Commissioner. He led the Alaska Department of Natural Resources. This department manages Alaska's land, water, and wildlife. His work involved protecting the environment. It also included managing resources like oil and gas.
Senator for Alaska
In January 2015, Dan Sullivan became a United States Senator. He represents the state of Alaska. As a senator, he works in Washington, D.C.. He helps create and vote on new laws. He also works to solve problems for the people of Alaska. He serves alongside Senator Lisa Murkowski.
Military Service
Dan Sullivan has also served in the United States Marine Corps. He was an active duty Marine from 1993 to 1997. After that, he joined the United States Marine Corps Reserve. He continues to serve in the Reserve today. He holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He has received awards for his service. This includes the Defense Meritorious Service Medal. He also served in the War in Afghanistan.
