| Dan W. Brown | |
| State Senate: | Missouri |
| State: | Missouri |
| District: | 16th |
| Term: | 2011 – 2019 |
| Preceded: | Frank Barnitz |
| Succeeded: | Justin Brown |
| State House2: | Missouri |
| District2: | 149th |
| Term2: | 2008 – 2010 |
| Preceded2: | Bob May |
| Birth Date: | 22 December 1950 |
| Birth Place: | Solo, Missouri, U.S. |
| Death Place: | Rolla, Missouri, U.S. |
| Profession: | Doctor of Veterinary medicine |
| Party: | Republican |
| Children: | 2 |
| Spouse: | Kathy |
Dan Wayne Brown[1] (December 22, 1950 – May 11, 2021) was an American politician who served as a member of the Missouri Senate, representing the 16th district from 2011 to 2019. He also served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2008 to 2010, representing the 149th district.[2]
Dan Brown was born in Solo, Missouri, and was a graduate of Houston High School in Houston, Missouri. Brown received a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture and a Doctorate of Veterinary medicine from the University of Missouri.[3] He was a practicing veterinarian for over 33 years and continued his practice in addition to his legislative duties.[2] He died at the age of 70 on May 11, 2021.[4]
Dan Brown first entered statewide politics in 2008 when he defeated Democrat Wayne Bledsoe and Constitution Party candidate Dennis E. Husted to win the District 149 seat.[5]
After only one term in the House, Brown chose to run for State Senator in 2010, defeating incumbent Democrat Frank Barnitz to win the 16th district seat.[6]
During the 96th General Assembly Senator Brown served on the following committees:
Senator Brown belonged to the following groups: