Daniel is a professional chef and a fitness enthusiast and resides in Columbia, Maryland.  He is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. He has completed ten full marathons, an ultra-marathon and five triathlons. He ran a personal best marathon of 3:08 at age 40 in 2002.

Daniel has attended and been on staff of the Davis Mountain Fitness and Training Camp in West Texas from 1993—2002.  2006 will mark the fourth annual Fitness Retreat at Cranberry Mountain Lodge. Please inquire about testimonials from previous participants.