Hanlon is a nationally acclaimed artist from Toms River, New Jersey, specializing in commissioned larger-than-life-size, to-scale bronze sculptures, reliefs, trophies, plaques and awards.
Hanlon has received national and local awards and commendations for his commissions, which primarily encompass the civic, historic and athletic sectors.
[3] Hanlon oversaw the unveiling of 30 new monuments, including Charles Barkley at Auburn, Evander Holyfield[10] in Atlanta, Jackie Robinson as a football player at the Rose Bowl,[11] and 12 Hoosier Icons in the lobby of Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
[12] In July 2021, Gabe Albornoz, Montgomery County Council Vice President, announced that Hanlon would be sculpting a new piece in honor of Olympic gymnastic legend Dominique Dawes.
Michele was the model and subject of one of Hanlon's first sculptures when he created his "Involved Student" for Monmouth's campus in 1988 that featured her lying on the ground with a soccer ball and gym bag while reading a text book.