Dale Erquiaga is a second-generation Nevadan, the grandson of Spanish Basque immigrants on both sides of his family. He was raised on a family farm in Fallon and began writing for the local newspapers when he was in high school. During his long career in public service, he worked for President Ronald Reagan, two Nevada governors, and numerous other politicians. He recently retired from service as the Acting Chancellor of the Nevada System of Higher Education. From 2013 to 2015, Dale served as Nevada’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction. He was also the national President & CEO of Communities In Schools, and had a successful career in consulting and communications. Today he is a nationally recognized strategist and storyteller with more than three decades of experience in government, business, and the nonprofit sector. Dale holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Nevada, Reno, and a master’s degree in leadership from Grand Canyon University. The proud father of two and grandfather of six resides in his hometown of Fallon, Nevada. His second novel about his family’s lived experiences is underway.