Dan MacFarlane

Dan MacFarlane is a professional skateboarder and entrepreneur based in the Greater Houston area.1 Here are some key details about him:

Professional Career

Skateboarding: Dan is currently a Professional Skateboarder and Pro Ops team rider at American Ramp Company, a role he has held since March 2017.1 As part of the ARC Pro Ops team, he has two signature obstacles and was involved in designing the entire Pro Ops series. These innovative skateboarding obstacles have been well-received and are being installed in skateparks worldwide.1

Entrepreneurship: In 2003, Dan founded Mentality Skateboards, a company that has achieved global distribution and sales.1 He also created the bestselling instructional video "Skateboarding Explained," which has been recommended by The New York Times and translated into Italian and Japanese.1

Achievements and Recognition

• Nominated for SBA Young Entrepreneur of The Year in 20041
• Received the StartupNation.com "Most Innovative" award in 2008 for his work with "Skateboarding Explained"1
• His original skate video "Skateboarding Realms" received positive reviews from skateboarding legends and creative skaters1

Other Activities

• Led skateboard camps and clinics across the country, instructing thousands, including X-games athletes and celebrities1
• Developed expertise in licensing, branding, product development, and marketing1
• Has been invited to speak about his expertise at NASA, The John P. McGovern Health Museum, and The Houston Inventors Association1

Dan MacFarlane continues to be active in the skateboarding industry, progressing his skills and producing videos while managing his business ventures.1