Prior to being appointed Clerk of Courts, Dan was elected to four terms as the Ward 1 Councilman for the City of Akron.  While on Akron City Council, Dan chaired the Public Utilities Committee and was a member of the Parks and Recreation Committee, Planning Committee and Budget and Finance Committee.  Dan was a fierce advocate for both residents and businesses of his district.  He was instrumental in projects that benefited his district, the city and the region.  Such projects included the development of the Highland Square Business District, promoting housing initiatives throughout Akron to benefit neighborhoods, and protecting the environment and the Cuyahoga River through the Rack 40 project.  In addition to serving as a Councilman, Dan taught high school economics and government for 11 years at St. Vincent St. Mary High School and most recently at Stow-Munroe Falls High School.

As Clerk of Courts, Dan serves on the Summit County Criminal Justice Advisory Board, Information Technology Board, Records Commission and Board of Revision.  He is a member of the Ohio Clerk of Courts Association (OCCA) and the International Association of Clerks, Recorders, Election Officials and Treasurers (IACREOT).  Recently, he was appointed to a three year term on the Board of Directors of CYO and Community Services. Dan is a member of the Advisory Board for the North Akron Neighborhood Center and volunteers with the North Akron Baseball Association.

Dan and his wife Deanna reside in Akron with their three daughters Cassidy, Kennedy and Camille and are members of St. Anthony’s Parish.