Dan currently works for CATS Filters as a Senior Sales Engineer. Dan first met Eric in 1999 while pledging the same fraternity and became great friends after spending the summer living together at the fraternity. They lived together for the next 5 years in which time; their relationship grew extremely close. In reflecting on his college experience, Dan says, "My college experience was defined by my friendship with Eric. His friendship can't be summed up in words and I'm thankful to have known him."