Dan is currently the Economic Development Manager for the City of Irvine.  Dan brings a strong professional background forged in both the private and non-profit sectors.  He was most recently the Economic Development Director for Jobs for the Future where he specialized in inclusive economic development in regions throughout California.  He was a consultant and FUSE Corps Executive Fellow with the City of Long Beach Economic Development Department, primarily working with small businesses and entrepreneurs in access to capital and direct technical assistance.  After a stint as a Peace Corps volunteer, Dan started his career in management consulting, focused on strategy and operations, enterprise transformation, and program / project management in financial services.  Dan lives in Long Beach and is the proud father of two young kids.