Daniel D. Hogan

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In June 2006, Mr. Daniel D. Hogan became the newest member of the Harry M. Zweig Memorial Fund for Equine Research Committee, as a state-appointed member.

Mr. Hogan was appointed Chairman of the New York State Racing and Wagering Board by Governor George Pataki and confirmed by the New York State Senate on June 22, 2006.  Concurrently, Mr. Hogan serves as Chairman of the Agriculture and New York State Horse Breeding and Development Fund; Vice-Chairman of the New York state Thoroughbred Racing Capital Investment Fund; Vice-Chairman of the New York State Thoroughbred Breeding and Development fund; and Vice Chairman of the Harry M. Zweig Memorial Fund.

Chairman Hogan's lengthy background within the public sector include Commissioner of the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) where he was responsible for the management of an office that delivers diverse support services to all state agencies including leasing, design and construction, information technology, procurement services, inter-agency mail services and more. 

Chairman Hogan began his 21-year career in public service in 1985 as a Legislative Aide to former State Senator John B. Daly.  In 1995, Hogan joined Governor Pataki's administration where he has since served in a variety of positions, including: Director of Public Information at the former Department of Social Services; Executive Deputy Commissioner of the New York State Office for Temporary and Disability Assistance; Senior Policy Advisor and Acting Chief of Staff for Lt. Governor Mary O. Donohue; and Governor Pataki's Director for Special Projects.

Prior to his appointment with OGS in 2004, Chairman Hogan served as the Director of the Governors Office of Regulatory Reform, where he was responsible for assisting in Governor Pataki's efforts to promote new private sector job creation by streamlining comprehensive business permitting and licensing assistance.

Chairman Hogan, a native of Niagara Falls , graduated from State University College at Buffalo .  He currently resides in Slingerlands with his wife, the former Carrie Platt, and their three children.