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Dana Coldren

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TaxAide Volunteer at AARP Foundation
📍 Secor, Illinois, United States

Dana Coldren is a retired Chief Engineer from Caterpillar Inc. with a long career focused on diesel engine performance, emissions, and fuel systems. He earned both his BSME and MSME from the University of Illinois and is an inventor on several patents related to fuel injector and spill valve technology.

Since retiring, Dana has dedicated his time to community service, working as an IRS-certified TaxAide Volunteer with the AARP Foundation to provide free tax preparation for low-to-moderate-income taxpayers. He has also been an avid bowhunter for over 25 years and enjoys sharing his strategies.

His career path shows a unique transition from complex mechanical engineering to direct community financial assistance.

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Experience
37 Years
Current Role
TaxAide Volunteer
Location
Secor, Illinois, United States
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Fuel System Engineering
As a Chief Engineer at Caterpillar and an inventor on multiple fuel system patents, he has deep expertise in this area.
Engine Emissions
A significant portion of his early career was dedicated to developing heavy-duty truck engines to meet US EPA emission regulations.
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Career

Work history

2-2026
TaxAide Volunteer
AARP Foundation
3-2025
Technical Advisory Board Member
Integris Engineering
8-1988 - 10-2024
Chief Engineer
Caterpillar Inc.
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Education
1988 - 1990
MS
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
1983 - 1987
BS
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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