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Dan VanEekeren

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Dan VanEekeren is the Vice President of Purchasing for Vanee Foods. Founded in 1950 in Chicago, Vanee Foods remains family-owned and managed. Dan grew up in Glen Ellyn and attended DePaul University earning his B.S. in Accounting and Finance.   After living in Elmhurst for more than twenty years, Dan has recently relocated to Hinsdale.

His enjoyment of live theater was sparked by his first Broadway experience “Starlight Express” during a childhood family vacation to New York City.  Dan especially enjoys live music and ranks Phil Collins and Coldplay as his favorite concerts (though he may be a secret Swiftie!).

Dan is the proud father of three children.  In his free time he enjoys boxing, traveling, collecting bobble heads (more than 75!) and supporting the Chicago White Sox, Blackhawks and Bears.

From the Blog

Study Says ECPA is Financially Viable

Laura Michaud June 5, 2026

Johnson Consulting has submitted the feasibility study to ECPA and the city of Elmhurst stating that a state-of-the-arts performing arts center is Financially Viable!...

Johnson Consulting has submitted the feasibility study to ECPA and the city of Elmhurst stating that a state-of-the-arts performing arts center is Financially Viable! See Facts Here

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Elmhurst Magazine Highlights the Healing Impact of Freedom Sings USA

Meredith Krantz May 7, 2026

Encore Center for Performing Arts is grateful to be featured in Elmhurst Magazine in the powerful article “A Song Can Save a Life,” written...

Encore Center for Performing Arts is grateful to be featured in Elmhurst Magazine in the powerful article “A Song Can Save a Life,” written by Laura Michaud and Melissa G. Wilson.

The article explores the deeply personal and healing work of Freedom Sings USA, a nonprofit organization that connects veterans with professional songwriters to help transform their experiences into music.

Through storytelling and song, Freedom Sings USA creates opportunities for veterans to share experiences that are often difficult to express through words alone. The article highlights how music can foster connection, reflection, healing, and hope for veterans, their families, and the broader community.

As shared in the article:

“Music is good medicine.”

Encore Center for Performing Arts is proud to help bring this meaningful program to Elmhurst and honored to support an experience that uplifts the voices and stories of those who have served.

We sincerely thank Elmhurst Magazine along with authors Laura Michaud and Melissa G. Wilson for helping share the mission and impact of Freedom Sings USA with the community. View the full issue of Elmhurst Magazine. 

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