Dan Feroz Honored As Citizen-of-the-Year At Venango Chamber’s Annual Dinner

One of the highlights of the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner on Wednesday night was the opportunity for the Chamber to honor its Citizen-of-the-Year, whose name had been announced in early December.

Dan Feroz accepted the award from former Chamber director Ron Shoup.

Feroz was lauded as a planner-organizer for organizations that include the Oil Heritage Festival Committee, the Oil City Arts and Culture Commission and the Colonel Drake Alliance.  In addition to his “in-the-trenches” volunteer efforts, Feroz, who is himself a musician, is active in booking concerts and other entertainment for numerous community events.

Feroz has worked as a behavioral and mental health caseworker, and as director of Venango County’s senior centers.  He was also part of a task force that considered on behalf of the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office, changes to state laws concerning scams targeted toward senior citizens.  He also serves as a deacon and community volunteer for a local Presbyterian church.