Born in Lewiston Idaho September 7, 1952 (First of seven children)

Grew up the first eleven years in Clarkston Washington

Moved to Montana for the next four years (Billings & Glasgow) 

Moved to Everett at age 15

Graduated from Cascade High School 1971

Spent the next two years in the United States Marine Corp

Attended Washington State University for the next two and a half years

Spent the next  ten years in different areas of construction including time as a general contractor.

1986 obtained a real estate license

Dan decided to follow his fathers (Dan Wilkins Sr.) footsteps in real estate and  begun his real estate career with Advance Properties at the Everett office. While he was there, Dan obtained his brokers license and became assistant manager. Advance Properties became the largest Real Estate company in the state of Washington. Dan went on to manage Cascade Realty. Because it was important to spend more time, to services his clients, he relocated to where he is now, Skyline Properties Inc., the largest Real Estate Company in the state of Washington .

Dans experiences also include.

     Membership in the Lynnwood Jaycees 1981-1992

           Served as

                  Chairman of the Lynn-o-rama festival,  two years

                  Chapter president,  two years

                  District director,  one year

     Assistant Cub Scout Master 1987-1989

Dan is married to Patrice