Dave Cantin

Dave Cantin
Dave in 2017
Born October 26, 1979
Freehold, New Jersey
Occupation Entrepreneur, philanthropist, life and business strategist
Website davecantingroup.com/dave-cantin/

David Cantin (born David Scott Cantin; October 26, 1979) is an American entrepreneur, philanthropist and cancer survivor.

Early life

He was born David Scott Cantin on October 26, 1979 in Freehold Township, New Jersey. He is the youngest of three children.

Growing up in a home where the money was tight, Cantin worked his way through Freehold Township High School and entered the car business full-time at age 18. By 21 he was a general manager and by 27 he was a partner at Brad Benson Hyundai, a juggernaut dealership in South Brunswick.[1]

Career

NJ BIZ featured him in their 2014 edition of "40 under 40", for contributing to Brad Benson Auto Group, of which he was Vice Chairman at the time, becoming one of the largest Hyundai dealerships in the U.S.[2]. Also in 2014, founding member of KISS and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Peter Criss presented Dave with the Man of Courage Award for Philanthropy[3] sponsored by the Beauty Foundation. He was recognized because of his courage to stand tall in the face of insurmountable adversity. In early 2016 Cantin sold his stake in Brad Benson Hyundai[4] and now lives bicoastal between New York and California.

In 2018 Cantin started his own full service automotive M&A firm called Dave Cantin Group[5].

Philanthropy

Diagnosed with Leukemia in 2011,[6] his first reaction to the doctors was "90% of the cure is going to be my attitude and the other 10% will be your medicine. I have my 90%, so you better have your 10%." After 5 years of chemotherapy, Cantin is now cancer free[7].

Through programs with his former dealership and external fundraising events he is unwavering in his commitment to funding pediatric cancer research. Cantin was a board member for Hyundai Hope on Wheels which raises funds for research into cures for pediatric cancer, and launched The Cantin Family Foundation for his family’s charitable efforts.[8] After his diagnosis he joined the boards of two more foundations: Columbia University Medical Center’s Hope & Heroes, and New Jersey-based Project Ladybug[9]. Cantin says he will fight the battle until one day no child ever has to hear "You have cancer."

In his current venture Dave Cantin Group, he has pledged 5% of all future deal commissions will be donated to a local charity fighting pediatric cancer in the location of the acquired dealership[10].

References

  1. ↑ "He overcame cancer, now fights for others". app. Retrieved 2018-01-29.
  2. ↑ "Dave Cantin". NJBIZ. Retrieved 2016-02-22.
  3. ↑ "8th Annual Beauty Ball". The Journal. Retrieved 2018-02-02.
  4. ↑ "He overcame cancer, now fights for others". app. Retrieved 2018-01-29.
  5. ↑ "Dave Cantin Group". Dave Cantin Group. Retrieved 2018-02-02.
  6. ↑ "Real Housewife Dina Manzo secretly dating millionaire". Mail Online. Retrieved 2016-02-22.
  7. ↑ "He overcame cancer, now fights for others". app. Retrieved 2018-01-29.
  8. ↑ "Hope on Wheels Newsletter - October 2013". hyundaihopeonwheels.org. Archived from the original on 2015-09-08. Retrieved 2016-02-22.
  9. ↑ "He overcame cancer, now fights for others". app. Retrieved 2018-01-29.
  10. ↑ "Dave Cantin Group". Dave Cantin Group. Retrieved 2018-02-02.
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