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Danny Batten is the owner of Surf, Wind, and Fire; a surf-inspired outdoor lifestyle company with locations in New Bern and Edenton, NC. Under Danny’s leadership, Surf, Wind, and Fire has become a destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering premium brands such as Patagonia, The North Face, Prana, Chaco, and a wide variety of gear for life on the water, trail, and pavement.
Danny is also the owner of One World Co., a parent company to several subsidiary businesses that include retail, beverage service, wholesale, custom apparel design and printing, sales and marketing.