Our Director
Daniel K. Osborn (Danny)
Daniel K. Osborn, known to family, friends, and colleagues as Danny, is a compassionate and accomplished leader with more than 30 years of executive, engineering, construction, and organizational management experience. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for integrity, practical leadership, service to others, and a strong commitment to the communities he serves.
Danny currently serves as the Director of the Non-Metro New Mexico Area Agency on Aging (NMAAA), where he is dedicated to supporting older adults and strengthening services that promote dignity, independence, and quality of life throughout New Mexico’s non-metropolitan communities.
Born in Denver, Colorado, Danny moved with his family to Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 1966. He attended Albuquerque public schools and graduated from Highland High School. Following high school, he answered the call to serve his country by joining the United States Army. During his military career, Danny served in Western Germany and Colorado, ultimately attaining the rank of Sergeant (E-5). His military service helped establish the foundation for the discipline, leadership, accountability, and dedication that have characterized his professional life.
Following his military service, Danny continued his education at Midland College and the University of New Mexico, earning degrees in Architecture and Civil Engineering. He also holds a Commercial Contractor’s License in the State of New Mexico.
Danny began his professional engineering career with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR), where he worked as a Civil Engineer involved in the design and construction of major infrastructure projects, including waterways, dams, and bridges. After leaving federal service, he pursued his entrepreneurial vision and founded his own commercial construction company.
Under his leadership, the company successfully completed projects throughout the United States, with a particular emphasis on hospitals, medical clinics, churches, and other significant commercial facilities. His experience in engineering, project management, construction, and business development provided him with a unique understanding of how to bring complex projects from concept to completion while maintaining a focus on quality, responsibility, and service.
After eventually selling the company to his business partner, Danny transitioned into another leadership role, serving as General Manager of New Mexico Travertine, where he oversaw the company’s daily operations for nine years. This experience further expanded his expertise in organizational management, personnel leadership, business operations, and strategic decision-making.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Danny considers family and service among his greatest achievements. He has been married to his wife, Shawnda, for 32 years, and together they have raised four children. Danny and Shawnda reside in Belen, New Mexico, where they continue to be actively involved in their community.
With a career spanning military service, federal engineering, entrepreneurship, construction, business management, and aging services, Danny brings a rare combination of technical expertise, executive leadership, life experience, and compassion to his work. His commitment to serving others and improving the communities around him continues to guide both his professional and personal endeavors.