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Published on: 3/29/2006
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Daniel Beintema
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Daniel Beintema
Dan received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from the University of Southern California, and went on to be commissioned in the United States Navy.After flying the S-3A Viking on two sea tours aboard Kitty Hawk, he enjoyed an assignment as Flag Aide to three different Admirals in San Diego before leaving Active Duty with the rank of Lieutenant Commander and numerous personal decorations.
Following a year with the American Red Cross as Director of Public Information and Resource Development, he began work for the City of Chula Vista assisting in the management of construction for the Norman Park Senior Center and the Chula Vista Youth Community Center.In 1991, he was offered a position in the Chula Vista City Manager's Office, managing special projects and coordinating the City's Legislative Program.In 1994, Dan was promoted to a position in the Fire Department as the management assistant to the Fire Chief, coordinating the budget, capital improvements, and equipment procurement.
In 1998, Dan was assigned to his current position as the Nature Center Director.It is here that he has been able to culminate the human resources management, project management, fundraising, and internal City coordination skills which have been garnered from the various professional experiences.