Born in Rhode Island, Deacon Dan grew up in West Lafayette and graduated from both West Lafayette High School and Purdue University, where he studied industrial management at the Krannert School of Management. A proud Boilermaker, he sang with the Purdue Glee Club, served in student government, joined the Theta Chi fraternity, and was active at St. Thomas Aquinas.
His career began in Washington, DC, working for trade associations before moving to Marriott International in IT, training, and project management. He later served as executive director of human resources for the Archdiocese of Washington and has been a guest lecturer for Purdue’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management for more than 20 years.
Ordained a deacon in 2010, he and his wife Georgana have six children and 17 grandchildren. They enjoy camping, international travel, and are avid fans of The Chosen.