President,
Barten Visual Communications
www.bartenvisual.com
Dan Barten

With a special needs diagnosis at the birth of our daughter, a life jolting sharp turn occurred. (John 9:1-5) We now understand some of the needs, struggles and unexpected life lessons with a diagnosis. The majority of the hidden circumstances are hard and unexplainable, but understood by everyone in this situation. (Romans 5:3-5) However with many prayers and a little help from a neighbor or friend, the rewards are life changing and soul soothing. We can focus on the beautiful simple aspects of life along side our son
FUN ON THE SIDE
• church
• vintage, show
   and custom cars
• people
• cooking events/parties
• volleyball
• fine art

I grew up in Barrington IL.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Visual Communications, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb,

Bachelors of Pastoral Studies, Christian Life College,
Mt Prospect, IL

AA, William Rainey Harper College, Palatine, IL

INVOLVEMENT
Owner, Barten Visual Communications, Graphic Design Studio, Since 1990.

Professor, Judson University, Elgin, IL Architectural and Graphic Design Program (9 years)

Assistant Youth Pastor, Christian Assembly of Barrington, IL. (3 years)

DDC, Downs Development Council, Lake County, IL. (6 years)

Business Exchange, Wauconda, IL, Member / President (3 years)

VOLUNTEER
Christian Life Church, Mt Prospect, IL. Leader of a multitude of groups at all age levels, fund raising, service, care, cooking, building and maintenance projects. (18 years)

Christian Assembly of Barrington, Helped with Youth Events, VBS Harvest Fest, Christmas Programs.
and daughter. God's true purity and glory abounds in these lives.

I want to share future hope to reach out and help siblings and parents with special children. The simplest act or assistance can put everything back in motion towards progress. As we all come together we can all do better.

My vision and goal is to create a safe haven of help and hope for all our children and their families, who might be struggling to advance their children to their highest potential in society. A place for acceptance, fun and happiness at every level of understanding.