In 2003, Dan was hired by the University of Arkansas as the Director of Development of Corporations and Foundations.
He played a major part in the Campaign for the Twenty-First Century and worked with the team to raise over one billion dollars for the University.
After a successful campaign, the University appointed Dan to the position of President and CEO of the newly established World Trade Center Arkansas.
An Arkansas native and graduate of Arkansas State University, Hendrix and his wife, Marilyn, have four children and five grandchildren.
Dan also served in the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard.
The mission of the World Trade Center Arkansas is to grow trade and increase Arkansas exports by connecting Arkansas businesses to the world through international trade services.
The Center is part of the University of Arkansas and serves as the trade promotion arm for the Arkansas Economic Development Commission.
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