Dan Dotson

Dan Dotson (born November 23, 1962, California, U.S.) is an American auctioneer who has been in the auctioneering business since 1974. Dan and his wife, Laura Dotson, run American Auctioneers, a full service auction company in Riverside, California. Dan is best known for being the auctioneer on A&E Network's Storage Wars. In 2018, he auctioned off a unit containing $7.5 million in cash in a safe. Dan is part of a motorcycle club, he is currently ranked as "Secretary". His wife Laura is also in the club with him.

Early life Dotson became familiar with auctioneering, having been around the business since 1974. USA Today, and TMZ. In 2015 Examiner.com reported that "Thom Beers came up with the idea for Storage Wars, but said that Dan and Laura Dotson inspired it."

Personal life Dotson met his future wife Laura in 1996, together they have a son. He has two kids from a previous marriage.

Illness On June 16, 2014, Dotson suffered from a double aneurysm. He awoke at 1:30 AM asking "weird questions" in his sleep. When he awoke again at 7:30 AM, he complained of double vision and not feeling right. He went back to sleep and woke to take a shower. He collapsed and his wife Laura dialed 911. It is reported that she was given instructions from the 911 operator on how to administer CPR. Dotson underwent surgery to repair the damage.

Television appearances Storage Wars – 2010 to present Happening Now – Dan and Laura discuss gold treasure found at auction Hot in Cleveland – Dan and Laura cameo in third season episode titled "Storage Wars" Anderson Live – Dan and Laura are guests on the episode along with Jimmy Fallon The Home and Family Show – Dan and Laura are guests SportsCenter – Dan announces the top 50 plays of 2013 Critics' Choice Movie Awards – Dan recites the filmography of Kevin Costner