An Albany native, Dr. Lance finished his PhD in pure mathematics in 2006 and taught at Francis Marion University in South Carolina for five years before transferring to the boarding school world. He then taught advanced mathematics at Berkshire School, where he acted as a research mentor in the Advanced Math & Science Research program, lived in the dorms, and assistant coached the boy’s crew team. He joined The Storm King School community in 2015 when he accepted the position of Mathematics Department Chair. At The Storm King School, he coached Crew and Girls Varsity Basketball. In 2018, he became Dean of Academics and was elevated to Assistant Head of School for Academics in 2021. He lives in Brogan House with his wife, Kelly, and son, Jackson.