Daniel Brian Mulholland, 64, of Palm Beach, FL and Easton, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 after a hard fought struggle with pancreatic cancer at home with his wife, Donna. He was born May 29, 1952 and was raised in Pittsburgh, PA. Dan graduated from Bethel Park High School in 1970. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, William and Barbara Mulholland.
Dan graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Lehigh University in 1974 and then earned an MBA from the Ohio State University. At Lehigh University, he was named to the Small College All- American Football Team and was awarded the Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award as the outstanding Finance Major. In 2004, Dan was recognized with Lehigh University’s Alumni of the Year award.
Dan began his business career in June, 1974 at the J.T. Baker Chemical Company in Phillipsburg, NJ. After serving in numerous management positions he became the President of J.T. Baker Inc, (a division of Procter and Gamble) in 1992. He then became the President / Vice President and General Manager of Mallinckrodt Baker, Inc. (a division of Tyco International and Mallinckrodt Inc.) in 1995. Upon retirement from Mallinckrodt Baker Inc., Dan became the President and CEO of DBMulholland & Associates in 2002 to the present. Dan also was the senior consultant to the Enterprise Systems Center of Lehigh University until the present.
In addition to his positions as president of Mallinckrodt Baker Inc. and DBMulholland & Associates, Dan was a member of the Laboratory Products Association from 1984 to 2001 and served twice on its board of directors. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Nazareth National Bank, Keystone Nazareth Bank and Trust, Sovereign Specialty Chemicals, United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and the Children’s Home of Easton. He also served on the Board of Directors and as Treasurer for the Center for Family Services in West Palm Beach, FL.
In Dan’s spare time, he enjoyed boating, fishing, golfing and tailgating.
Dan is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Donna Mulholland, his son Scott Mulholland (Kate) and his grandson, Decker John of Chicago, IL, his twin brother, Robert Mulholland (Carol) of New Vernon, NJ and sister, Susan Mitchell ( John) of Winchester, MA. He is also survived by his nephews, Brian Mulholland ( Lauren) of NYC, NY and Nicholas Wukich of Dallas, TX and nieces, Susan Mulholland Kelleher ( Thomas) and Alexis Wukich ( Joseph Nocito, Jr.) of Pittsburgh, PA.
Dan’s love of his family, his hard work ethic, his devotion to friends, his loyalty to Lehigh University & his commitment to community service made him a highly respected and much loved human being.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a gift to: The Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County. 4101 Parker Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33405. Or The Athletic Partnership, The Daniel Mulholland Memorial Football Fund of Lehigh University, 641 Taylor St., Bethlehem, PA 18015.
A Viewing will be held on Sunday, January 8, 2017 from 4-8pm at Quattlebaum Funeral Home, 5411 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33417. The following day, Monday, January 9, 2017 a memorial service will be held at 10 am at the funeral home.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday January 21, 2017 at 10:30am at the Packer Memorial Church at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA, 18015.
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