Steven Dana
Steven Dana Net Worth
After Bob Ross died, many wondered what would become of “The Joy of Painting”. Fans hoped his son Steve Dana would assume control.
Grad of the Executive Protection Agent Training program and has expertise in dignitary protection, casualty claims investigation and pre-trial preparation, providing protection services to victims across the nation. His company offers protective services nationally.
Early Life and Education
Steven Dana spent his formative years in the Bronx, spending afternoons painting alongside his grandmother in her small third floor walk-up studio. His early works were abstract in style, reflecting both cultural symbols and psychological associations that ran deep through their DNA.
His art is an honest record of the world that surrounds him, using acrylic paint and various mediums and materials to express the aspects of life that resonate most strongly within him.
“Steven” is an ancient biblical name and may also be written as Stephen or Steve. It’s best known as Saint Stephen’s surname and as such has become one of the first names for many notable Christians as well as actors; another more common variation being Stephanie.
Professional Career
Steven Dana is the Founder and CEO of Protection From Abuse security services, offering security services, safety guidance, and self-defense training to victims of domestic violence and stalking.
Additionally, he holds certification with the International Security Driver Association as a Tier One Security Driver and works at Jerry Pate Golf Design where he designs courses nationwide.
At Drake Star he has over 18 years of investment banking experience in Industrial Tech & Software sectors and has advised on transactions totalling more than USD 15 billion for clients. Currently his focus lies with expanding Drake Star’s Industrial Tech practice in North America across key subsectors like supply chain automation, robotics, IoT platforms and industrial data platforms; his success at building strong relationships both with clients and teams speaks for itself.
Achievement and Honors
Dana’s vibrant and engaging concerts bring children across America together singing, stomping and leaping with joy! She has been featured in CHILD magazine as well as performing with PBS characters like Curious George, Clifford and the Berenstain Bears as well as her own children songs.
Professor Dana has produced art for hundreds of top magazines, such as his collage/painting on President Obama’s book Dreams from My Father cover. Additionally, he has designed CD covers for legendary rock band YES as well as various book covers.
Fellows Lyn Jones and Matthew Meyerson from Dana-Farber were among 96 scientists selected as members of the American Association for the Advancement of Science for 2021. Their election acknowledges their outstanding scientific discoveries as well as service to society; as their work has helped foster more diversity and inclusion among neuroscience practitioners.
Personal Life
Steven is a single father caring for his two children, Dana and Johnny, who are struggling emotionally following the recent loss of their mother. Their school counselor and teachers have recognized this and suggested bereavement counseling or art therapy; Steven’s sister Renee helps care for the kids during the evenings when Steven is at work.
He is an active member of ARGUS Management, Inc. – an illustrious security industry organization which specializes in executive protection, security consulting services, insurance casualty claims investigations and pre-trial preparation – and founded Protecting From Abuse as a non-profit 501(c)(3) that offers education and protection services nationwide for victims of abuse.
He was an unwavering champion for children and their extracurricular activities, while also deeply loving Karlyn as his wife. Whatever he could, he’d do anything for her.
Net Worth
Steve Dana has extensive experience handling matters related to family wealth, such as trust and estate litigation, closely held businesses, and substantial real property holdings. These matters involve assets valued in the tens and hundreds of millions, often in multiple jurisdictions both domestically and abroad.
He has given presentations at continuing legal education providers on estate and trust litigation, will contests, fiduciary litigation, conservatorship disputes and conservatorship matters; in addition, he has written articles about these subjects.
Mecum currently resides in Walworth, Wisconsin after having lived previously in Marengo and Fontana Illinois and Wisconsin respectively. Thanks to his passion for cars, he amassed a fortune thanks to Mecum Auctions which now stands as an international collector car auction company.