Dan Deering

Dan Deering

The Dan Deering Scholarship fund is an endowed scholarship established in 2023 by Tom’s Food Markets in memory of Dan Deering. Dan was the CEO of Tom’s Food Markets and an active business leader in Traverse City who passed away in 2019. Dan was an amazing entrepreneur, he worked beside his father Tom Deering, and through his perseverance, vision, wisdom and determination he grew Tom’s to become the leading locally-owned grocery store chain in the Grand Traverse area.

Dan was an Army veteran and served for over 30 years on the Spartan Stores Board of Directors, including a 3 year term as its Chairman. He was a strong advocate for the impact of good education and gave tremendously to many local charities in Traverse City including creating the Father Fred Foundation. Honoring Dan’s love for the Northport community, the Dan Deering Scholarship fund is awarded to a Northport student who is pursuing higher education in any field at NMC.

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