Daniel John Predovich was born and raised in Pueblo, Colorado.  He attended Colorado State University, then began a law enforcement career in Colorado with a sheriff’s office, a police department, a district attorney’s office, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and the Colorado State Attorney General.  

    During his law enforcement career, he earned his accounting degree from the University of Colorado, passed the CPA exam and was awarded his CPA certificate in 1985 after which he started his CPA practice.  In addition to the title of CPA, Dan has earned the designations of Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified in Financial Forensics and Certified Information Technology Professional.  In addition, he has been awarded the National Association of Corporate Directors Leadership Fellow designation related to his Board of Director position with RE/MAX International.

    Dan has testified as an expert witness in a large number of civil and criminal litigation matters in State, Federal and Grand Jury venues. 

    He has served on many boards in the past and continues to serve on the boards of the Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Foundation and the Colorado Law Enforcement Instructors Association.  He joined the Board of RE/MAX International in 2005 where he served this NYSE public company until his retirement in 2021.

    Dan is married and has one son, Dan Jr., who took over the CPA practice in 2021 when Dan Sr. retired from public accounting.  Dan Sr. joined Area 15 Ventures, LLC in 2021 as a partner with Dave Liniger Sr and Dave Liniger Jr.  Dan considers his family his main extracurricular activity, but also enjoys hunting, fishing, golf, and competitive shooting.  Dan and his wife, Mary celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2021.