The short description on his Citizen of the Year nomination fell far short of his accomplishments and those who are yet to meet the man deserve to be let in on a few of the tocks that make this man tick.

Danny was born in Singleton, was vice captain of Singleton High in 1976 and after studying microbiology and biochemstry, returned to Singleton to work in pathology.

Except for a short stint of six years heading up the Cessnock lab, Danny has been the

familiar, friendly face at Singleton hospital’s pathology department for too many years to count.

Community projects have always captured his interest, so much so that he often finds himself as a community representative on project committees and been there for the celebrations and the criticism.

He can remember the mixed community reaction when the bicentennial committee decided to build the sundial and begin the series of cycle ways around town.

“Not everyone was happy, it was all sponsored but people questioned the spending and the committee did cop a bit of flack,” Danny said.

“I look at it now and see people walking their dogs, families walking with their kids and I know it was a good decision and I guess, I feel pretty good to have been a part of all of that,” Danny said.

He has been involved in school committees, Singleton Theatrical Society and has the voice and manner that has earned him the title of local trivia mastermind. That role alone has seen him assist community groups and sporting bodies raise thousands of dollars for their cause.

“I used to think that was my community service that was until I got conned into Rotary.”

Danny had been asked to join Rotary a few times and Denis Hyland picked his timing perfectly. Danny had just resigned from two other obligations and there was an opening in his social calendar.

Rotary changed his perspective on community commitment.

“It is an organisation that involves all people across all professions,” he said.