Dean Athans was raised in Crystal Lake, Illinois, graduated from Crystal Lake South High School and went on to earn a BA from the University of Iowa. His professional career has included many positions at Chemtool Incorporated, including President. Currently, Dean is on the board of directors of Applied Material Solutions, West Grant Development and Spartan Products Inc. Dean currently resides in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, with his wife Eilena and their son Jimmy. Dean is committed to helping families affected by childhood cancer and is honored to be a part of Kisses from Keegan and Friends.