Dakota’s career has taken him from the high-stakes world of Wall Street to the slightly less glamorous—but much more exciting—world of building elevators in NYC. But Dakota’s true calling has always been finding unbeatable deals on bizarre and unique treasures. Retirement didn’t slow him down (because who really retires anymore?); instead, it launched his latest adventure: running Hertford’s quirkiest new shop, Church Street Station. Think of it as the love child of a treasure chest and a yard sale—with better lighting.

When he’s not manning the store, Dakota is busy charming his wife, Victoria, and being shamelessly outvoted by their three dogs on every family decision. Most weekends, you’ll find them by the peaceful Perquimans River—or in hot pursuit of the next weird-but-wonderful item to dazzle his customers.