Dan Chaddock

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Chief of Technology Architecture and Foundational Services at Navy Federal Credit Union

Reston, Virginia, United States

Overview

Dan Chaddock is a dynamic IT executive at Navy Federal Credit Union, where he leads technology strategy, architecture, and data management. With a background as Chief Data Officer at Gartner and Associate CIO at the IRS, he has a proven record of modernizing technology and driving innovation. He holds a BS from William & Mary.

Beyond his corporate roles, Dan is an author focused on leadership and personal development. He frequently explores themes of purpose, perspective, and the importance of a strong personal foundation for professional success in his writing. People often describe him as a remarkable, strategic, and nurturing leader.

He authored the book "Secrets to Hit Your MARK," which provides 40 questions designed to help leaders find success and purpose.

Personality Overview

Informal

Achievement-Oriented

Values Relationships

They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies.  They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary. They will fight for you if they come to believe in you.

Topics They Care About

Digital Transformation
His entire career, from AOL and the IRS to Gartner and Navy Federal, has focused on leading large-scale technology modernization and digital innovation initiatives.
Data Ecosystems
As a former Chief Data Officer and current technology leader, he specializes in building next-generation, cloud-based data platforms to improve sharing, quality, and business intelligence.
Leadership Development
He is the author of a book on leadership and frequently posts about purpose, perspective, and critical questions leaders should ask themselves to succeed.

Media Appearances

TransUnion Appoints Dan Chaddock of Navy Federal Credit Union to its Public Sector Advisory Board. Featured in TransUnion Newsroom

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PegaWorld iNspire 2024: Building a Robust and Resilient Automation CoE at Navy Federal Credit Union. Featured in Pega

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PegaWorld iNspire 2024: How Navy Federal Credit Union Leverages Pega to Empower Military Members and Fulfill the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. Featured in Pega

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Work History

2-2025
Chief of Technology Architecture and Foundational Services at Navy Federal Credit Union
10-2024
Author at Secrets to Hit Your MARK
5-2019 - 7-2024
Chief Data Officer at Gartner
10-2016 - 5-2019
IT Executive at Navy Federal Credit Union
11-2012 - 10-2016
Associate CIO, Enterprise Services at Internal Revenue Service

Education

1990 - 1994
BS from William & Mary

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Insights For Selling To Dan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product
  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dan is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dan

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dan move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Dan take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Dan

Personality Compatibility


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