Daniel L. Gard

The Reverend Daniel Lee Gard PhD

11th President of Concordia University Chicago
In office 2014–2019
Preceded by	John F. Johnson
Succeeded by	Russell P. Dawn
18th Deputy Chief of Chaplains for Reserve Matters
In office October 2013 – October 2016
Preceded by	Gregory C. Horn

Personal details
Born	Daniel Lee Gard (1954-01-29) January 29, 1954
Nationality	American
Spouse	Annette K. (Scheumann) Gard
Children	Rachel Gard, Hannah Gard, Caleb Gard
Residence	Fort Wayne, Indiana
Alma mater	Carthage College Concordia Theological Seminary University of Notre Dame
Awards	Legion of Merit Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Nickname	Dan
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Navy
Years of service	1988–2016
Rank	Rear Admiral

Daniel L. Gard is a retired rear admiral in the United States Navy Reserve and was Deputy Chief of Chaplains for Reserve Matters of the United States Navy Chaplain Corps. He was also the president of Concordia University Chicago.