Dan Lawler has decades of experience across a range of industries including hospitality, education, private equity and philanthropy.  By employing a unique blend of strategic and financial wisdom, he helps business grow and advance.

Dan’s career trajectory showcases a consistent record of success and leadership in executive management. He served as the Chief Financial Officer at Front Burner Restaurants, which included the Twin Peaks, Velvet Taco and Sixty Vines brands among several others, where he was instrumental in driving financial strategy and operational excellence. His keen understanding of the consumer market, financial forecasting and analysis, and effective management of the company’s capital structure helped Front Burner brands and their stake holders achieve financial success through profitability, growth and ultimate monetization.

Prior to his time in restaurants, Dan spent many years in early education where he helped establish, expand, lead and ultimately sell the Children’s Choice Learning Centers brand to Bright Horizons, the leading provider of employer on-site early childcare and education.  As CFO and head of development at Children’s Choice, Dan was responsible for the financial planning and strategic initiatives that fueled the organization’s growth, enhanced its market presence and profitability, and in attaining the financial support of employer partners, private investors and banks. Post sale, he served as the Vice President of Development at Bright Horizons. Earlier in his career Dan was the Vice President of Finance at MGM Grand, one of the largest and top hospitality brands in the world. At MGM, Dan showcased his ability to manage large scale financial operations effectively. Dan is a proud graduate of Providence College where he serves on the Board of Advisors.