Daniel Matherly

Daniel is the Director of Struggle Well for Virginia and an alumnus of the Warrior PATTH program.

Raised in Southwest Virginia in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Daniel spent his childhood living on a farm, working with his hands alongside his father in the garage. He enjoyed the outdoors and spent a great deal of time hunting, fishing, racing, and participating in the Boy Scouts.

After high school, Daniel joined the Army as an infantryman and was assigned to the 2/187 Infantry Regiment with the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, serving from 1999 to 2003. Following deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, he was honorably discharged and returned home.

In 2011, Daniel completed his Associate Degree in Applied Science with a concentration in Motorsports Technologies at Patrick Henry Community College in Martinsville, Virginia. He later spent four years teaching Motorsports Technologies at the same institution.

In 2017, Daniel became an active member of the Cool Branch Volunteer Fire Department, earning multiple firefighting certifications as well as his Emergency Medical Technician certification. He is currently the Chief and has previously served in leadership roles including Lieutenant, Captain, and various executive positions.

Drawing from his military and first responder experiences, Daniel is committed to helping fellow first responders navigate the challenges of their profession. He considers it an honor to give back and support others in their pursuit of resilience, growth, and service.

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