About Danny

Personal Data

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