Dana Lopez

My name is Dana Newcomer-Lopez, and my husband, Rick Lopez, and I have been together since 1997. Together we have built a life rooted in family, perseverance, and hard work. We are proud parents of two children—our son Skylor, who is 33 years old, and our daughter Lexi, who is 25.

I was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and spent most of my childhood and early adult years in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Fort Mojave, Arizona. It was in Fort Mojave where my life took a defining turn. That is where I met my husband, Rick. Rick was born in Torrance California and relocated to the Fort Mojave area in the late 1980s. Our paths crossed there, and from that point on, our lives became intertwined.

From those early years, we began building not just a family, but a shared vision for the future—one grounded in commitment, resilience, and the belief that with enough determination, you can weather any storm and continue moving forward together.

We moved to Green Valley from Arizona twenty-five years ago building our life and future in Southern Nevada. My husband spent twenty years working with the Electrical Workers Union, where he developed a strong foundation in leadership, discipline, and project execution. For the past seven years, he has continued to grow professionally as a Network Integration Project Manager.

I have dedicated over thirty years of my career to the skincare and permanent makeup industry. What began as a passion evolved into a lifelong profession built on trust, education, and helping others feel confident in their own skin. Entrepreneurship has always been part of my DNA, and over the years I’ve learned how resilience, adaptability, and relationships are key to long-term success.

In 2020, my husband and I made the bold decision to expand our entrepreneurial journey by opening a seafood franchise concept. That year, we began construction on our first Angry Crab Shack franchise in Nevada. It was an exciting and strategic move, as there were no seafood boil concepts in our area at the time. We truly believed in the product, the experience, and the opportunity to bring something new to our community.

Shortly after signing the lease, the COVID-19 pandemic changed everything. What we initially believed would be a short shutdown of a few weeks—or at most a month—turned into years of uncertainty and challenge. Since then, it has been one obstacle after another: rising food costs, increased labor expenses, labor shortages, and an ever-changing economy that continues to impact families and small businesses alike.

Despite these challenges, we have remained committed to pushing forward. We continue to adapt, problem-solve, and find creative ways to navigate difficult times. Entrepreneurship has required flexibility, grit, and persistence, especially over the last six years. Through it all, we remain hopeful that 2026 will bring renewed stability and growth. We strongly believe in the concept, the quality of the food, and its place within our community—and that belief continues to drive us forward.