[2] From 1997 to 2000, Daniel served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, being honorably discharged in 2000 as a lance corporal.

From 2000 to 2004, he served in the United States Marine Corps, being honorably discharged in 2004 with the rank of first lieutenant.

Lowe unlawfully possessed a firearm and allegedly ditched the handgun in a dumpster as Chicago police were responding to shots being fired on May 22, 2019.

Kowalski was a business partner of the bank's former president, chief executive officer, and major shareholder, John F. Gembara.

President Biden nominated Daniel to a seat vacated by Judge Gary Feinerman, who resigned on December 31, 2022.