A born-and-bred Rhode Islander, Dan grew up with parents who faithfully taught the gospel to him from a young age. But it was not until his early 20s – following another late-night poker game – when the Lord dramatically opened his eyes to the glory of Jesus Christ. In 2014, he was baptized into membership at Grace Harbor and shortly after met his future wife Jess through community group; they were married at the church in 2017.

 Dan currently leads Christian Student Fellowship at Johnson & Wales University and serves as RI’s Collegiate Coordinator for Baptist Churches of New England. He is completing a master’s degree (Preaching and Pastoral Ministry) at Midwestern Theological Seminary. Dan and Jess live in the Diamond Hill neighborhood of Cumberland with their two young kids – Emmaus and Damaris.