Originally from Lacey, NJ, Dan’s fondest memories of Long Beach Island are of surfing its local breaks and working his way through school at Panzone’s in Surf City. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Fairleigh Dickinson University, where he obtained his BA degree in Communications.

Dan met David Caldarella of David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation in the summer of 2017, and he first learned about the Foundation’s mission. Since then, Dan has become a regular donor and has joined the “Mission of Hope” Giving Campaign. 

Dan lives in Shark River, NJ, with his Fiancée Nicole and their boxer Alma. In his free time, you can find him surfing in and around Asbury Park or, when he has the chance, getting back to his favorite spots on Long Beach Island. He also enjoys writing and producing electronic music under his artist moniker, Danner.