Dan was raised in various parts of Maryland, but primarily Anne Arundel and Prince George's county. He graduated Chesapeake High School in Pasadena, MD in 2011. Before coming to RG in 2021, he spent almost a decade at Costco, specializing in electronics. In 2017 he also moved to Myrtle Beach, SC, and spent a few years by the water before returning to MD. He currently lives in Pasadena, MD, but plans to move to the Columbia area very soon.

Dan is a huge fan of sports, if there's a major college or professional sport, he'll probably watch it. The main teams he follows are: The Pittsburgh Steelers/Pirates/Penguins, the San Antonio Spurs, and the Maryland Terrapins. Music is another one of his passions, he's spent most of his life involved with singing. Some examples include Choir, Show Choir, A Capella, Barbershop Quartets, and personal song recordings. In general, Dan is very keen on trying new foods, visiting new places, and meeting new people.