About Danny

Personal Information

Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico May 26, 1953. Married to the former Betty Garcia, 1986. Two Children: Francis D. and Laureen B.

Education

1976 Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from St. Bonaventure University, New York.

Professional Experience

  • Crowley Maritime Company, Inc. (1976)
  • Merck & Company, Inc. (1976-1981)
  • MCO Industries, Inc. (1981-1985)
  • President of MCO Transport, Inc. (1985-Present)

Elective Office

North Carolina House of Representatives 1995 – Present

Committees

  • Finance, Vice-Chairman
  • Environment & Natural Resources, Member
  • Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House , Member
  • Transportation, Vice-Chairman
  • Public Utilities, Member
  • Financial Institutions, Member

Commission Assignments

  • Joint Transportation Oversight
  • Capital Punishment
  • Revenue Laws Study Commission
  • House Select Commitee on Comprehensive Rail Plan for NC, Member
  • House Select Commitee on Rising Home Foreclosures, Member
  • Joint Select Committee on Economic Incentives
  • Joint Select Committee on Emergency Preparedness, and Disaster Management

Professional Organizations

  • North Carolina Trucking Association – Board of Directors
  • Wilmington Industrial Development – Committee of 100
  • Branch, Banking & Trust (BB&T) – Advisory Board – New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick Counties Local Board of Directors
  • Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
  • Chairman – Wilmington Film Office – 1994
  • Vice President – Economic Council – 1994
  • Vice President – Small Business Council – 1993
  • Vice President – International Trade Council – 1990-1992

Civic Board & Committees

  • Cape Fear Council, Boy Scouts of America – Board of Directors
  • North Carolina Coastal Land Trust – Board of Directors 1998-2006
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – Board of Advisors
  • North Carolina Republican Party – Executive Committee
  • New Hanover County Republican Party – Executive Committee
  • North Carolina Hispanic Council – Board Member
  • North Carolina Film Office – Board Member
  • University of North Carolina, Center for International Understanding – Advisory Board
  • Task Force for a Healthier North Carolina – Member
  • North Carolina Advisory Committee on Cancer Coordination & Control – Member

Awards and Recognition

  • 1998 Razor Walker Award, University of North Carolina at Wilmington School of Education
  • 1997 Convention and Visitor Bureau Award