Doug grew up in the West San Fernando Valley, where he often explored local hills that had no official public access. That experience continues to fuel his desire to support responsible public access to open spaces. Doug has a BA degree in Speech Communication from Humboldt State University and has been a volunteer and paid host for public radio. He began his full-time career in construction in Seattle in 1990, where he raised his daughter Jessie. In 2013, he married his long-time friend and schoolmate Mary, moved to Ventura, and gained two great bonus children, Kate and Kyle. As General Superintendent for a Ventura-based general contractor, Doug has become further connected in the community. Joining the VLT Stewardship committee in 2019, he helped with the development of the parking and maintenance areas, and trails at Harmon Canyon. When not working or volunteering, you will find Doug tinkering on the house or boat, picking on a mandolin, spending time with family and friends on the beach and on the water, or exploring the Sierras or local hills.