Daniel Jon Quandt

Background

Quandt, Daniel Jon was born on October 13, 1952 in Fargo, North Dakota, United States. Son of Werner F. and Grace H. Quandt.

Education

Bachelor, University North Dakota, 1977.

Career

News bureau chief Station KHI-television, Grand Forks, North Dakota, 1977-1981. Executive director Greater Grand Forks Convention and Visitors Bureau, 1981-1988. Vice president, director Lincoln (Nebraska) Convention and Visitors Bureau, 1988-1997.

Executive director South Padre Island (Texas) Convention and Visitors Bureau, since 1998.

Achievements

• Daniel Jon Quandt has been listed as a noteworthy convention and visitors bureau executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member International Association Convention and Visitors Bureaus (board directors 1995-1998), International Association Convention and Visitors Bureau Foundation (board trustees, vice-chair 1996-1997), American Society Association Executives (certified), National Association Sports Communications (board directors 1992-1995), Texas Association Convention and Visitors Bureau (board directors since 1999), Nebraska Association Convention and Visitors Bureau (president), North Dakota Convention and Visitors Bureau Directors Association, Old West Trail Association.

Interests

• Reading, golf, photography.

Connections

Married Kyle R. Quandt, June 21, 1975. Children: Erin, Tracy, Shannon.