Dan Baxter joined the BCFA Board of Directors in May 2024. Dan is serving his first term on the Apprenticeship and Education Committee

Dan was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba before moving to the west coast with his family at a very young age. Upon graduation from University of BC with a degree in engineering, he began officer training with the Canadian Armed Forces in which he served for 5 years including 3½ years under NATO command in Germany. Upon release from the military, he joined the family fire safety and security business where he worked primarily in sales and customer service. This was followed by 12 years consulting for various business clients. During a six-month stint with a funeral and cemetery provider, Dan discovered a profession where he could have a lasting impact on the clients he served. This led to his decision to seek licensing as a Funeral Director, which he was granted in 2022. The same year, he and his business partner/mentor acquired Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel, a family-run, community focused funeral home founded in 1964.

Dan and his wife, Marina, have been married for 38 years. They have 4 adult children. His daughter, Rachel, is currently enrolled in the apprenticeship program.