Daniels is a consummate professional and entrepreneur who has spent 26 years serving many corporate level roles for Waffle House, Inc., including Disaster Relief Manager for Operations, Director of Diversity and Minority Affairs, Senior Vice President of Operations, and owner/operator of a 13-unit franchise . He serves on multiple boards including the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Commerce Lexington (Chairman), Community Ventures Corporation, Urban League of Lexington, Kentucky, Fayette County School Board (Vice Chairman), and the Kentucky State Tourism Board. Lastly, Daniels is a newly appointed member of the University of Kentucky board of trustees.