Dan Wilke is a seasoned water management professional with over two decades at Bolthouse Farms, where he is the Senior Manager of Process Water & Irrigation. An alumnus of California Polytechnic State University, he has a proven track record of implementing efficient irrigation systems that significantly reduce water, fertilizer, and energy consumption.
His background includes a unique period as a Forestry Technician and Seasonal Firefighter for the US Forest Service, reflecting a long-standing commitment to natural resource management. He remains actively involved in regional water sustainability discussions, representing his company in local water agency meetings.
Unique fact: Before his career in agriculture, Dan spent six years as a seasonal firefighter with the US Forest Service.