A North Granby, Connecticut-based architect and entrepreneur, Dante Boffi has owned and operated a small design firm since 1995. Over this time, he has completed such projects as Carbone Wellness Center, Big Sky Fitness, and Artichokes Pizza. Dante Boffi's firm specializes in residential design and light commercial with a particular emphasis on restaurant design. To that end, he designed Four Dads Pub, which he co-owns with partners Mario Fino, Mike Garbeck, and Eugene Smyth.

Dante Boffi has more than 25 years of design experience and previously worked at Capital Studio Architects in East Hartford. He has earned multiple awards over his career, including 10,000-square-foot House of the Year from CT Homebuilders in 2003. His credentials further include a bachelor's degree in architecture from Syracuse University, where he was a champion in table tennis.

Still interested in sports today, Mr. Boffi has taught tennis at the high school level since 2007. He has also led the Canton High School football program as head coach since 2007 and previously served as offensive coordinator with other Connecticut high school football teams.