At a young age, the prospect of constructing an idea from his mind fueled Dan Sargents interest in Architecture. Developing geometrical shapes and spatial relationships continued to capture Dan’s attention. Today, he has 26 years of experience in the industry, including design, project management, production, quality control, and construction field inspection. Prior to his role as CEO, Dan led the ALDI Prototype Design Team.

Since becoming CEO at APD, Dan’s primary focus has changed. From once designing and planning commercial projects for national retailers, he now finds himself constantly working hard to improve efficiency and coordination internally and externally. He ensures that all projects are successfully completed with consistency and responsiveness for our clients. Internally, Dan strongly believes that everyone in the company should have an active voice and equal opportunities to be successful.

Outside of work, Dan spends his time outdoors with his family, skiing and supporting youth softball. In the summertime, he enjoys traveling and perfecting his barbecue recipes.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree, University at Buffalo, 1998

Registration/Licensing

NCARB | Licensed in 23 States

Favorite Project

Dan’s favorite project has been helping design the ALDI prototype. Between the prototype’s development and the continuous collaboration with his clients, he was able to learn a process of continuous improvement to gain constructability, efficiency, and value, all while maintaining top quality.