Daniel Simpson
Tampa,FL
Summary
Executive leader specializing in business transformation, operational scale, and strategic growth. Over 15 years of experience driving revenue from $1M to $36M, expanding multi-state operations, and leading high-performing teams. Expert in aligning people, systems, and strategy to improve efficiency, profitability, and culture. Recognized for data-driven leadership, fiscal integrity, and building organizations that deliver measurable impact and long-term value.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President / Chief Operations Officer (Company-Wide Operations & Strategy)
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc. (VRSI)
01.2018 - Current
- Provide enterprise-wide leadership and operational oversight for all company divisions, driving continuous growth, profitability, and organizational scalability through disciplined execution and cross-functional alignment.
- Orchestrated transformational growth from $1M to $36M in total funding and revenue, doubling company size annually over the past three years through strategic expansion, operational redesign, and data-driven performance management.
- Directed national expansion from 9 to 24 offices across eight states, integrating HR, finance, and compliance systems to enable scalable operations, cost control, and consistent performance across all markets.
- Built and launched two new business divisions in staffing and training, on track to generate $1M+ in first-year revenue, expanding service offerings and positioning the organization for long-term diversification and profitability.
- Scaled workforce from 9 to 85 employees while reducing turnover and extending average tenure by 12 months per entry-level role through leadership development, engagement, and retention initiatives achieving 85% employee satisfaction and 95% engagement.
- Serve as the organization’s senior executive representative to key partners, regulatory agencies, and funding authorities, managing high-value stakeholder relationships and overseeing $36M in federal contracts and strategic initiatives across eight states.
- Introduced full healthcare and PTO benefits company-wide by restructuring financial models and optimizing cost allocations, improving retention, morale, and fiscal efficiency.
- Manage $6M+ annual operating budget with full P&L accountability; maintained zero audit findings across all reviews while improving fiscal transparency, reporting accuracy, and operational performance well below industry overhead norms.
- Designed and deployed company-wide operational, HR, and finance systems that reduced administrative overhead from 24% to 16% — significantly outperforming industry averages—and strengthened accountability and alignment with long-term growth goals.
- Surpassed national performance benchmarks, achieving 110% of placement goals while serving 4,300+ veterans annually, training 3,800, and placing 2,700+ into employment—representing a 120% increase in program productivity and impact.
- Recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor as the nation’s largest HVRP provider, representing over 25% of total national market share; collaborated with DOL leadership to develop national reporting standards adopted across all grantees.
Court Assessor
Lutheran Social Services / Eau Claire County Courts
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Directed a county-wide pre-trial assessment program, leading operational strategy and oversight of offender evaluations to inform evidence-based bond and sentencing outcomes.
- Translated complex criminological and behavioral data into actionable policy recommendations, directly impacting public safety and judicial efficiency.
- Leveraged FBI and national criminal justice databases to build predictive models of recidivism, increasing accuracy of risk assessments and improving stakeholder confidence in data-led decisions.
- Delivered insights and briefings to judges, prosecutors, and legal counsel, aligning high-stakes decisions with risk data, judicial protocols, and community reintegration goals.
- Developed protocols that improved consistency and objectivity in pretrial evaluations across multiple jurisdictions.
Military Experience
U.S. Army Special Operations – Civil Affairs Staff Sergeant
06.2003 - 06.2011
- Led innovation and scaling initiatives in high-risk environments, managing civilian micro-grants and infrastructure projects aligned with stabilization strategies.
- Delivered C-suite level briefings to 3-star generals and U.S. coalition leadership, shaping strategic priorities and growth outcomes.
- Designed and implemented a leader profiling system for 250+ Iraqi officials, improving strategic planning and communication.
- Directed cross-functional teams in compliance-focused operations, emphasizing governance and risk mitigation.
- Oversaw budget allocation and compliance for aid projects, ensuring transparency and accountability under U.S. and international law.
Economic Support Specialist
Eau Claire County Human Services
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Led multi-county rollout of the Affordable Care Act, training senior staff and ensuring systems compliance across 10 counties consortium.
- Delivered impact analysis on Wisconsin Act 32, guiding structural reforms to statewide human service delivery.
- Oversaw eligibility determination for federal and state benefits, ensuring compliance and reducing processing errors by 20%.
- Developed staff training programs to strengthen compliance, customer service, and operational efficiency.
- Partnered with state leadership to align budgets and reporting requirements with federal mandates.
Program Manager, Community Corrections
Lutheran Social Services
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Directed statewide conditional release operations, managing crisis response and financial operations exceeding $80K/month.
- Oversaw compliance with state and federal regulations, achieving 100% audit readiness across all programs.
- Designed innovative reintegration models that reduced recidivism and improved community safety.
- Managed and trained staff across multiple sites, embedding standardized policies and leadership practices.
- Collaborated with legal teams, courts, and corrections officers to ensure policy alignment and risk management.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW coursework) -
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI05-2017
Skills
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Business Transformation
- P&L Management
- Leadership Development
- Organizational Growth & Scalability
- Operational Excellence
- Financial Strategy & Forecasting
- Stakeholder & Board Engagement
- Change Management
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Regulatory & Compliance Oversight
Timeline
Vice President / Chief Operations Officer (Company-Wide Operations & Strategy)
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists Inc. (VRSI)
01.2018 - Current
Court Assessor
Lutheran Social Services / Eau Claire County Courts
01.2017 - 01.2018
Economic Support Specialist
Eau Claire County Human Services
01.2011 - 01.2016
Program Manager, Community Corrections
Lutheran Social Services
01.2007 - 01.2011
Military Experience
U.S. Army Special Operations – Civil Affairs Staff Sergeant
06.2003 - 06.2011
Master of Social Work (MSW coursework) -
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire