Dan joined the VLT team in August 2018. In addition to managing public access across VLT preserves, Dan works to develop trails, manage fuel loads, and carry out restoration projects across VLT properties. The youngest of 9 siblings, Dan grew up in Northern California, in the small town of Waterford (pop. 8,000). Dan attended San Diego State University and graduated in 2014 with a B.S. in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship. In 2016, Dan moved to Ventura and began volunteering with Ventura Land Trust. Dan is passionate about land stewardship and the delicate balance between conservation and recreation.

He enjoys spending time in the ocean, the mountains, and just generally being outside. Dan is thrilled to finally align his job with his passion for the outdoors.