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The Daniels Fund announced Dan Helle has been elected to its Board of Directors.

Now valued at approximately $1.7 billion, the Daniels Fund is a private charitable foundation dedicated to equipping people with the experiences, opportunities, and education they need to unlock their full potential. The Daniels Fund continues the legacy of generosity of its founder, Bill Daniels, a cable television entrepreneur known for his compassion for those in need and his unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Since its inception, it has awarded more than $1.1 billion in grants to nonprofits and scholarships to students in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dan Helle to the board,” said John Suthers, Chair of the Daniels Fund Board of Directors. “His deep financial expertise and his passion for giving back will provide tremendous value as we strive to create meaningful, lasting impact.”

Dan is a veteran of the private equity and financial services industries. He spent 30 years with CIVC Partners, a Chicago-based middle market private equity firm, including 26 years serving as a managing partner. In this role, Dan shared strategic and operating responsibility for the firm while also leading investment teams. During his tenure, CIVC Partners transitioned from a bank-owned to a partner-owned firm, investing over $1 billion in private equity and returning more than $3 billion to investors.

“Joining the Daniels Fund Board of Directors is truly an honor,” said Dan Helle. “I look forward to furthering Bill Daniels’ incredible legacy of providing opportunity to so many people throughout the region.”

Prior to joining CIVC, Dan worked at Citicorp, Continental Bank, and Northern Trust Bank.

Dan received a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Western Illinois University and a Master of Science in Finance from the University of Illinois.

Dan and his wife, Cynthia, have retired and reside in Edwards, Colorado.