Dana graduated with honors from Paul Smith’s College in 2012 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Ecological Forest Management, a business minor and a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) certificate. After graduation, Dana started work with Redstart as an invasive plant intern. Later, he was hired as a full-time forester.
In addition to his work at Redstart, Dana has spent time logging and implementing timber stand improvements, and has completed the Game of Logging safety training. A true outdoors enthusiast, he is passionate about hunting, fishing, running, and biking. Dana is the eighth generation to live on his family owned farm in Hartford, VT.