When Stars Align

As a perpetual learner, Dan enjoys taking new knowledge and enhancing his approach to tackling complex problems. He began his education focused on the sciences and the explosion of data and technology created by the space program. He used to rush home to watch NASA launches, landings and important space activities. Taking this fascination to college, Dan studied in depth the chemistry of earth and the environment. He later arrived at the Colorado School of Mines where he completed a PhD in Geochemistry focused on the chemical transport of contaminants in groundwater.

Once in the professional world he consulted to many government and commercial entities on the environment and cleanup of contaminated sites. He later took his knowledge to create new businesses in support of customers who manage large programs. He had the privilege to support federal agencies, manage large facilities and operations.

Throughout his career, travel took him to the bay area often and other wine producing areas such as WA, NM, and MO. After many trips to Napa he and his wife purchased a beautiful vineyard property surrounded by world class vineyards. That property now produces the Cabernet Sauvignon in the Polaris label.