Meet the Dance family!

Tell us a little about who you are...

Who I am as a person has been defined by my upbringing here in Flagler County, by the examples set by my parents (George and Nancy Dance), their work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit and my Christian faith.

Our family moved to Flagler County, like many others at the time, to escape the hustle of New York and Connecticut and to find new opportunities in an emerging area of Florida. My father had the chance to join his friend, Tom Lenssen, in the cattle business at TLL Ranch on Old Kings Road. From there, my parents started several successful businesses along the way, including Flagco Gas (propane), Plantation Home and Garden Center, Keels & Wheels, Plantation Land & Cattle, Florida Sportsman's Festival, Aqua Force Marine, Sundance Realty and Century 21 Sundance Realty. Working alongside my parents in these businesses fostered my entrepreneurial mindset, determination, and problem-solving abilities that I carry with me today.

In my leadership positions with the School Board and the Early Learning Coalition, I've had the opportunity to participate in many personality exercises. They all tell the same story...I am a bit of a data nerd. I analyze everything; I love to scour data and read case studies to improve policy and processes. The "True Colors" personality test is one that identified me as "Green." "Green" people are classified as clever, level-headed, logical, competent and visionary. On the downside, "Greens" will sometimes over-analyze and can be skeptical. In the work setting, "Green" personalities…

·      Are visionary and independent workers

·      Prefer a work setting with less structure and little bureaucracy

·      Enjoy taking calculated risks to test innovative ideas

·      Biggest asset is their drive to be competent, logical and accurate.

My experience as an elected member of the Flagler County Commission and Flagler County School Board, including two years as Chairman, plus 15 years on the Board of the Early Learning Coalition of Flagler & Volusia and five years as Chairman of the Flagler County Community Traffic Safety Team have been extremely valuable and help me better understand the complex issues that face the county.