Dan Lessmann

Dan graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After graduating, he did design work for a variety of manufacturing companies, ranging from oil field equipment to air filtration systems. It was this experience that introduced him to the vital role computers and computer technology was playing in the design field and business in general. He quickly redirected his career to support and management of Computer Aided Engineering networks and software.

He became an applications engineer for Manufacturing and Consulting Services, Inc., in Scottsdale, AZ., in 1985, where he provided on-site customer support and consulting, and played an instrumental role in streamlining customers’ design processing.

Dan returned to Oklahoma City in 1989 and joined CMI Corporation, a leading manufacturer of road building equipment, as Computer Aided Engineering Systems Manager, where he managed a sophisticated computer network and developed training programs and custom manufacturing software.

Dan joined Data Systems in 1991 as General Partner, then Managing Partner and now President.

In his personal time, Dan enjoys music and the arts, cycling, snow skiing, reading, photography and astronomy.