Damon Porter was the father of Elias Porter. Damon worked as the head chemist of Satine Cosmetics' Research & Development department. He worked there with fellow-chemist and love interest Vanessa Lerner. His eccentric methods and lack of interest in business politics led him to resign to pursue a life of peace and solitude, living on a ranch in Georgia raising thoroughbred horses. In 2003, Damon arrived in Genoa City intrigued by a phone call from [Drucilla Winters]] to discuss a potential business position with Jabot Cosmetics. Although Neil Winters initially contacted Damon to return to Satine, Drucilla found Damon's business card and snatched it.