Think "home grown" "local boy" or "native son", there's no better example of that than Dan. Dan was born, raised and resides in Mchenry County. From hitting dingers at field C, to flattening his opponents on the football field. Dan graduated from Jacobs H.S. in 2005, then moved to a small town just outside of Kansas City to pursue a college football scholarship. That is where Dan developed his love for BBQ. It was love at first sight. Fire, meat, and good company. What more could a guy ask for? Dan went on to a career in hospitality and food service, while the hobby of BBQ continued to grow. It was in the restaurant industry, where Dan met his true love and now wife, Valerie. One day Dan and a group of friends decided to get to together and put their skills to the test. They entered their first BBQ competition, and did pretty well. From that moment on, Dan decided that BBQ had to be more than a hobby. A couple years later, Big Foote BBQ was born. Some people do it for the money, others do it for recognition, Dan does it because he's passionate. Passionate about good food, family, and community. Passionate about bringing the best BBQ possible to Northern Illinois. Dan's passion shines in his food, and there's only one way to experience it, you gotta try it.