Likeable, committed, passionate, with a great sense of joviality and humour, Dan appears in every way to be a balanced, well-rounded guy.
Having grown up in a small rural town, Dan is an outdoor kind of guy. He has an affinity with nature, the bush in particular, and while he doesn't surf, he does enjoy spending time in the water. He cherishes his childhood memories of camping out under the stars with his father and brother: the fun they had, the laughter they shared, the closeness they felt...
Dan was an easy-going child, causing his parents little in the way of teenage grief, despite being fiercely competitive with his older brother Peter. When he learns Peter is in a coma after being attacked by the Stalker, Dan arrives in Summer Bay to stay by his bedside.
While in Summer Bay, Dan finds himself falling for the quirk and charm of the town. But the community isn't the only thing he's attracted to. A certain young lady also catches his eye, Leah Patterson. The two spend quite a bit of time together as a result of their mutual concern for Peter and over the course of time their friendship blossoms in to a loving relationship, which leads to marriage.
Dan's primary passion in life, aside from his family, is his work. He is the Student Counsellor at Summer Bay High.
Relationship status
After some rocky times, is enjoying a stable marriage with Leah.
Past relationships
Was married to Amanda, with whom he has a son, Ryan.
Family
Has a son, Ryan, a brother, Peter, and a nephew, Drew. He treats Leah’s son from a previous marriage, VJ, as one of his own.
Friends
He’s such a nice guy, everyone loves Dan!
Living arrangements
Lives with Leah and their kids and recently opened their doors to Peter’s son, Drew.
