Engineering, Technology, and Data Alumni in 5
Daniel Shirkey '04
Employer
LightSpeed President & CFO
LinkedIn Profile
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielshirkey/
1. Tell us about your journey since graduation.
Progressively focusing on faith, family, community, and commerce.
My son (21) is in his senior year at GVSU, and my daughter (17) plans
to attend next year. I currently serve as the
President & CFO of a 3D printing startup company after a decade in
leadership at Consumers Energy.
2. Share a favorite Grand Valley memory.
Traveling with classmates to attend multiple National
Championship football games in Alabama!
3. What's the best piece of advice you've ever received?
Progress, not perfection. Find joy in the journey!
4. List three words you would use to describe your Grand
Valley experience.
Opportunity. Enlightening. Life-changing.
5. What difference would you like to make in the world?
Passionately grow the pie in the economy and spread joy!
September 2025
Interest Area(s)
Mechanical Engineering
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