Hidden Talents & Fun Facts:
PBA Bowler • Gemini Award Winner • Major Geek
An Internet artist, marketing conductor, and data connoisseur, Dan’s committed to making your digital world speak loud and clear.
He was immensely fascinated by the Internet at 14 years old when he was spending all of his part-time income from McDonald’s on Google Ads. As a student at Humber College studying Computer Networking, he rewrote the web development course to industry standards after completing it on the first day. He taught Unix as a part-time professor and is currently on the Program Advisory Committee for Computer Networking and Engineering. He was awarded a Gemini for Best Cross-Platform Project and is an Honorary Degree Recipient from Humber College for significant contributions to society.
His career began at Corus in Toronto as a YTV intern where he grew up. 10 years later, Dan’s focus on the evolution of digital media has brought Canadian kids and lifestyle entertainment to your phone, tablet, PC and TV. His credits include technology and digital strategies for YTV, Disney, Treehouse, Q107, CFNY and AM640.
With a deep passion for understanding digital behaviour, building conversional experiences, and making hard-earned marketing dollars work, he started to purely focus on digital growth. He transformed Weight Watchers international teams throughout Europe and the US while leading the Canadian digital team.
Dan brings over 25 years of digital and technology experience as our Director of Product & Innovation. He’s a proud new resident of Bradford and looking forward to building meaningful relationships with everyone in the local communities.
When he’s not on the work court, he’s at a bowling alley somewhere in Canada. A York Simcoe district champion and Bradford 5 Pin Bowlers’ association Director, his side gig/hobby is supporting the growth and future of 5-pin bowling.