Daniel Gil Ownby (born December 2, 1968) is an American energy professional.

[3][4] His professional career includes multiple roles in the energy industry and he currently serves as President of West Shore Pipe Line Company.

[5] Ownby, a lifelong member of the Scout program, is a Distinguished Eagle Scout, a Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow, he is Wood Badge trained and is a recipient of the Silver Buffalo Award.

During his terms, Ownby led the development of the Human Rights Task Force and was twice a member of the Secretary General Search Committee.

Over the years, Ownby has been an enthusiastic supporter of the global profile of the Movement and has gone above and beyond to bring improvements to the educational aspects of International Scouting.

Dan is the grandson of former Houston school board Chairwoman and City Councilwoman Eleanor Tinsley.

In 2017 Dan and Allison Ownby served as the unofficial "Mom and "Dad" to twelve youth representing the Boy Scouts of America in Washington D.C. to deliver the Report to the Nation.