Background
Gatch, Dan Neil was born on October 22, 1946 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, United States. Son of Neil Marion and Edna Maxine (Safford) Gatch.
Gatch, Dan Neil was born on October 22, 1946 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, United States. Son of Neil Marion and Edna Maxine (Safford) Gatch.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Wyoming, 1969. Master of Business Administration, University Montana, 1975.
Plant engineer International Telephone & Telegraph Rayonier Inc., Hoquiam, Washington, 1975—1980, senior plant engineer, 1980—1982. Senior plant engineer units 1 and 2 Montana Power Company, Colstrip, 1982—1983, staff engineer Costrip project division, 1983—1985. Assistant plant superintendent Colstrip units 1 and 2, since 1985.
Captain United States Air Force, 1969-1975, major Reserve.
Loan executive United Way, Hoaquim, 1981. Coach Aberdeen Soccer Association, 1980—1981. President Colstrap Soccer Association, 1983—1984.
Vice president, board directors Colstrip United Community Church, since 1984. Vice president board directors Colstrip Property Owners Association, 1985—1986, president board directors, since 1986. Member of Reserve Officers Association.
Married Jeana Lou Jacobs, December 28, 1968. Children: Dustin, Ryan, Cody.