Dan grew up on the family farm north of Java, SD. After graduating from Java High, he attended Northern State University for his BS degree and later received his masters degree from Northern Arizona University. Dan spent several years teaching and coaching before joining his brother Steve in the Insurance business in 1996. Dan joined the agency to essentially replace Don Marin in the Selby office who had moved on to Arizona to continue his insurance career. Dan enjoys hunting, fishing, travel, and Grandchildren events. Dan lives in Java with his wife Ardy.