After being raised in the bitter winds of Casper, Wyoming, Dane somehow developed an affinity for shorts, and choses to wear them whenever possible. Dane attended Casper College before transferring to the University of Wyoming to finish a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics. He pursued several interests in arts and communications before returning to obtain a Master of Science also in mathematics. During his graduate studies, Dane worked through Americorps at the Laramie Downtown Clinic, which shifted his pursuit toward medicine. Dane spends any spare time continually trying to master a few hobbies such as playing guitar, baking and painting. Despite what he has been told by most everyone he meets, and vehemently by his father, Dane still thinks he is just hilarious.