About Daniel G. Engler

BSME 1984, UMR

Dan was named President and Chief Executive Officer of Graceland Fruit in August 2022 after assuming the interim CEO position in March. In his new leadership role, he is responsible for the vision, strategy, and direction of the company. Dan joined Graceland Fruit in 2018 as Chief Operating Officer, where he was responsible for all manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, research and development, and planning for the company.

Prior to his role at Graceland Fruit, Dan held executive positions in engineering, sales, operations, and supply chain for Mark IV Industries, Dayco Products, and Fluid Routing Solutions/Sun Capital. A native of Missouri, Dan moved to Michigan in 1987, first to Detroit with Dayco Products and then to the Frankfort area in 2018. Dan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering and a minor in mathematics from Missouri School of Science and Technology. He is a member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Institute of Supply Management, Original Equipment Manufacturing Association, and inductee into the University of Missouri Academy of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. He also serves on the school board for St. Joseph School in Lake Orion, MI.

When he’s not working, Dan enjoys woodworking, home renovation, golf, hiking, camping, travel, and spending time with his wife, Lisa, and their three adult children.