Biography

Dan oversees Marriage, Family, and Life Ministries in the Office for Evangelization in the Catholic Diocese of Richmond. His secondary ministry as itinerant musician and speaker has led him to serve in 46 states and seven countries. Dan regularly appears at conferences, retreats and parish missions and has released a number of albums with his Catholic-Acoustic band, Popple. A military kid, a native of San Diego, and lover of the Catholic history of wine, Dan and his bride, Meghan, reside in Richmond, Va with their four children. 

Data on Dan

• Graduated Purdue University (BA in Organizational Communication) in 2006.

• Four Year Rower for Purdue Crew

• Graduated from Coronado High School, Coronado, CA in 2002.

• Served as Parish Director of Youth Ministry for nine years

• Served as Parish Director of Evangelization and Communication for two years

• Presented at every National Catholic Youth Conference and National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry Conference between 2006 and 2019

• Grew up in a Navy Family moving 11 times in 18 years.

• Began playing guitar at 11 years old.

• Has been flying Delta Airlines and competitively since 2006.