THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, February 15, 1995 TAG: 9502140109
SECTION: VIRGINIA BEACH BEACON PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Close-Up
LENGTH: Medium: 63 lines
When Dan Bachelor went to work at the Cavalier Hotel he was a local teenager, busing tables trying to earn money to buy a car. Renovations were just beginning, aimed at bringing the aging beachfront belle back to her former splendor.
Nearly 20 years later, Dan is still at the Cavalier - now as vice president and general manager. ``It's an absolutely wonderful place to work. That's why I've been here so long,'' he said of the resort landmark.
``It's easy going, family owned. The Dixon family tries to make people happy. They treat people like part of the family,'' he said.
It's the same feeling he tries to pass on to guests, too.
Full name: Daniel Paul Batchelor.
Hometown: Pensacola, Fla.
What brought you to the Beach? Parents and the Navy.
Birthdate: June 14, 1957.
Occupation: Vice president/general manager Cavalier Hotel Corp.
Nickname: Dan.
Marital status: Married.
Children: None.
What is your idea of a perfect day off? Lots of fresh air, exercise and sunshine.
Last smart thing you did: Called the dry cleaners and told them to get my wallet out of a suit.
Last dumb thing you did: Left my wallet at the dry cleaners.
Favorite meal: Salads, fruits and vegetables (I'm a vegetarian).
Favorite movies: ``Lion King.''
Favorite song: ``Hero'' by Mariah Carey.
Last book read: ``Creating the Future'' by Gary Hamel.
Hobbies: Personal development, skydiving, biking, running.
Secret vice: Ordering dessert for someone else so I can get a bite.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Take more time for myself.
If you could change one thing about your spouse, what would it be? The ability to drive by a fabric store without stopping.
Favorite restaurant: Hunt Room Grille (Cavalier on the Hill).
Your favorite night on the town: Spending time with friends and going on the spur of the moment without an agenda.
Favorite TV shows: Anything that teaches you something positive.
Favorite sport: Anything that gives me a great aerobic workout.
Last vacation: Florida.
Pets: My parakeet, Fugitive.
Worst job: None.
Of what achievements are you most proud? Being part of a family owned company with a long term history of creating a lot of special moments in people's lives.
What would you like as your epitaph? He celebrated life. ILLUSTRATION: Staff photo by DAVID B. HOLLINGSWORTH
by CNB