Daniel Hect, Ed.D, Mls
About Daniel Hect, Ed.D, Mls
Daniel Hect, Ed.D, MLS, serves as a Senior Regional Leader at Primerica in Fort Wright, Kentucky, bringing over three decades of experience in public safety and financial coaching. He has held various leadership roles, including positions at the Ohio Small Police Department Association and Transcontinental University, and focuses on financial literacy and retirement planning strategies.
Work at Primerica
Daniel Hect currently serves as a Senior Regional Leader at Primerica, a position he has held since 2022 in Fort Wright, Kentucky. Prior to this role, he worked as a Division Leader for 11 months in West Chester, Ohio, and briefly as a Regional Leader in the Cincinnati Metropolitan Area for 2 months in 2022. His experience at Primerica includes a focus on financial coaching and education, where he offers strategies for retirement planning, college savings, and financial protection.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Hect holds a Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership from Argosy University, achieved between 2013 and 2019. He also earned a Master's degree in Liberal Studies from the University of Southern California from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, he has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from the University of Phoenix, completed from 2003 to 2006. His educational background supports his expertise in financial literacy and public safety.
Background
Daniel Hect has a diverse professional background that includes over 30 years of experience in public safety and financial services. He served as a Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force Security Forces for 32 years before transitioning to roles in law enforcement, including Chief of Police at various institutions. His career also includes significant experience in financial coaching, transitioning from public safety to educating others about financial resources and retirement planning.
Achievements
Daniel Hect has held several leadership positions, including President of the Board of Directors for the Ohio Small Police Department Association in 2021. He has also been a Member of the Board of Advisors at Transcontinental University since 2020 and serves as Chairman of the Masters Hall of Fame since 2006. His commitment to public service and financial education reflects his mission to ensure that public servants have the financial resources needed for a comfortable retirement.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Daniel Hect has held various roles in law enforcement and education. He served as Chief of Police at Mount Holyoke College and Xavier University, and as Director/Chief of Police at Denison University. His experience also includes teaching as an Adjunct Professor at Westwood College. In addition to his law enforcement background, he worked as an Investment Representative at PFS Investments and as a Consultant at Allied Associates International.