Daniel Losh was born, raised, and educated in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He attended UNM from 1972 to 1980, where he received a BA (’74), and an MA in English (’77). Two years later, he returned to UNM to earn a certificate to teach at the secondary education level. Although he did not pursue a career in academics, his background in English helped him enormously throughout his civil service career, and beyond.

His career has been dedicated to leading logistical support for over six different aircraft systems for the United States Air Force. In 1981, he was hired by the Department of Defense and subsequently assigned to the San Antonio Air Logistics Depot, Kelly AFB, TX. Ten years later, he was given an assignment to the Pentagon, Washington D.C. to support equipment testing policies. In 2001, he moved to the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Depot, where he led supply chain programs supporting the maintenance and overhaul of jet engines.

Losh retired in 2020 and currently resides in Edmond, OK with his wife, and their cat and dog. His current interests include playing guitar and giving music lessons, listening to blues/folk music, and reading poetry; the latter of which has remained a constant in his life since his UNM years.