Overview
Dan Tangherlini serves as Managing Director at Emerson Collective, a position held since September 2020[5], focusing on place-based real estate investment and regenerative community development[2]. Tangherlini brings over 30 years of experience in government, technology, infrastructure, and real estate development[2], including prior roles as Administrator of the General Services Administration, Assistant Secretary and Chief Financial Officer of the U.S. Treasury Department, City Administrator of Washington, DC, and Chief Operating Officer of Artemis Real Estate Partners[2]. Tangherlini previously served as Chief Financial Officer at Emerson Collective from September 2017 to September 2020[6]. Additional current roles include Governor of the United States Postal Service since May 2022[4], Board Member of the U.S. Green Building Council since February 2026[3], and advisor positions at Notarize.com and Blue Planet[7][8]. Tangherlini holds an MBA from The Wharton School[11].
Profile introduction
Creative, results-driven leader with 30+ years of experience in government, technology, infrastructure,and real estate development. As Managing Director at Emerson Collective, I focus on place-based real estate investment and regenerative community development, leveraging public-private partnerships and innovative technologies to create lasting social, economic, and environmental impact. Previously, I served as Administrator of GSA, Assistant Secretary and CFO of the U.S. Treasury Department, City Administrator of Washington, DC, and COO of Artemis Real Estate Partners, leading major infrastr…
Career history
- Board MemberFeb 2026 to presentU.S. Green Building Council
- GovernorMay 2022 to presentUnited States Postal Service
- Managing DirectorSep 2020 to presentEmerson Collective
- Chief Financial OfficerSep 2017 to Sep 2020Emerson Collective
- AdvisorFeb 2016 to presentNotarize.com
- AdvisorAug 2015 to presentBlue Planet
- Democracy FellowOct 2023 to Dec 2024University of Chicago
- Agency Review Area LeadershipOct 2020 to Jan 2021Biden-Harris Transition Team
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and ManagementMay 1999 - May 2001The Wharton School
MBA, Finance and Administration1999 - 2001The Wharton School
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