Dan has enjoyed over 20 years working with the Cecil Soil Conservation District providing education and technical assistance in the Agricultural community. He started with the District in the Winter of 1996 completing soil descriptions for the District Conservationist from submitted Erosion and Sediment control plans. Dan was an NRCS Earth Team volunteer from June 1997 thru August 1997 assisting in the District in surveying of Best Management Practices (BMP). He worked for NRCS from September 1997 thru June 1998 analyzing, interpreting and measuring land uses from aerial photography as part of the National Resources Inventory.
Dan graduated from University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture, majoring in Environmental Soil Science, in June of 1998. That same month and year he was hired by the Maryland Department of Agriculture as a Conservation Associate, assisting with planning and designing of BMP’s. Throughout 2004, he assisted in the design and installation of over 40 Dry Hydrants in the County. From April 2005 to currently, his position title changed to Engineering Technician. Throughout his tenure, Dan has served as the CADD Committee chairman, CADD State Trainer, lead technician for the District and Envirothon instructor. Dan is responsible for assisting in the creation and management of the District’s website and Facebook page.
Dan resides in Wilmington Delaware with his wife and children. He enjoys hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.
