Daniel Eugene DeRose (born January 25, 1962) is a businessperson from Pueblo, Colorado.
[1] DeRose attended East High School in Pueblo, Colorado and played American football there.
[6] DeRose was also the owner, founder, and head coach of the Pueblo Crusaders, a Minor League Football System team.
[8] He also tried out as a free agent for the Denver Broncos and has made attempts to re-establish the American football team of CSU Pueblo.
[2] Under DD Marketing, DeRose negotiated exclusive soft drink contracts with U.S. school districts.
[1] In 2007 Dan DeRose announced that he was going to give a gift to CSU Pueblo's American football team.
[12] In 2007, at the Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center, Dan DeRose received Charles W. Crew Business Leader of the Year award from the Pueblo Chamber of Commerce.