Dan was born and raised right here in Palmetto, where he lives with his wife, Tracy, and their three sons. A proud graduate of Palmetto High School and the University of Florida, Dan returned to Palmetto High School as an agriculture teacher before serving as manager of the Manatee County Fair. He is now president of the Florida Federation of Fairs. 

Dan has dedicated his life to agriculture and community service. His long history of community involvement includes service on the board of directors of both the Manatee County Farm Bureau and the Florida Farm Bureau. He has been inducted into the Florida Federation of Fairs Hall of Fame.