Dan Griner
Dan Griner is a native of Bridgeton, New Jersey. He graduated from Old Dominion University with a degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from Trident University. Dan honorably served 30 years in the United States Marine Corps before retiring in July 2023.
LtCol Dan Griner’s staff assignments include serving as the Commanding Officer, III MEF Support Battalion, several staff officer billets in 8 different countries, Company Commander for Landing Support Company, and Military Analyst for theNavy Warfare Development Center.
Throughout his career, Dan was an avid bowler and pro shop owner. He was aPBA, USBC, TNBA, UBA, and JBC member. In 2010 he received approval from the USBC for his Friction Addiction Ball Cleaner. Subsequently, he opened two pro shops in Japan before settling in Hampton, Va. In 2022, he became a partner in the Xtreme Performance Pro Shop, in Hampton and Williamsburg, Virginia. In January 2024, Dan founded Strike Against Suicide, Spare a Life LLC. His service awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal and various unit and service awards. Dan Griner is married to Rika Griner, and has three children.