Employee Spotlight: Dan Hockstedler

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What’s your title/role at BrightInsight?

I’m the Director of Enterprise Operations at BrightInsight. I focus on everything from revenue and financial operations to product pricing and contract management. I work with our teams to streamline our processes to better support our clients and solve problems. What I love about this role is it lets me build in just about every part of our business, so every day is a new day!

Can you share a bit of background on yourself?

I was born in Panama City, Panama but grew up as an Army brat living everywhere from Alaska to Texas before settling in Virginia which I consider home. I earned my bachelor’s degree in economics and my commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army at the United States Military Academy, launching my career in aviation operations. During my time in the Army, I had the chance to do some incredible things, like conducting medical evacuations in Afghanistan and flying VIP missions in Tokyo. After 10 years of service, I transitioned to a role with the medical device company for a couple years but eventually found my way here to this awesome team at BrightInsight! I haven’t looked back since!

What is your favorite food?

That’s a hard question considering how much I love food! I lean heavily toward Asian cuisine for the variety and bold flavors, but my comfort foods will always be Panamanian and Caribbean dishes like oxtail and fried plantains. One of my long-term goals is to travel the world and explore new foods and cultures full time!

Where is your favorite place on earth?

Nowadays, my favorite place is anywhere my family is and anywhere my running shoes take me! In the next six years, I hope they’ll take me to the rest of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. I’ve already checked Chicago off the list and have my sights set on Berlin in 2025. If BrightInsight is ever looking to sponsor a runner, I know just the guy!

Which of BrightInsight’s Values most resonates with you and why?

It’s “Passion – For our mission and your craft”! I’m deeply motivated by the impact we have in healthcare and being part of a team that shares that same drive makes the work so much more meaningful. Whether it’s refining processes or solving complex problems, I’m passionate about doing my part to support our mission and help deliver solutions that truly make a difference. It’s inspiring to work in an environment where everyone brings that same level of energy and commitment to their craft every day!

What is your favorite part about working at BrightInsight?

Easy! It’s the people! It’s inspiring to collaborate with such talented, driven, and supportive colleagues who are all passionate about what they do. Everyone brings a unique expertise to the table, and it creates an environment where I’m constantly learning and growing.

What are your hobbies outside of work?

Did I mention I love running? You’re not officially a runner unless you talk about it all the time, right? 😂 Outside of the four marathons and one ultramarathon I ran this year, I spend most of my time hanging out with my family. Music, dancing, and singing are big in our house and with five kids, there’s never a dull moment!

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