Dan Hughes

Investor

Dan Hughes is a seasoned business executive with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Here are the key details about his career and background:

Professional Experience

Coast Environmental: Dan Hughes served as the CEO and Owner of Coast Environmental from May 2004 to December 2014.1 He initially joined the company as General Manager in 2004 and then purchased it in 2005 using an SBA loan. Under his leadership, Coast Environmental experienced significant growth, expanding by 700% before Hughes successfully exited the company in 2014.1

Current Roles: After his tenure at Coast Environmental, Dan Hughes has taken on several leadership positions:

CEO and Board Chair at MantelMount (January 2015 - Present)1
TIGER 21 Chair in San Diego (January 2022 - Present)1
Advisor at Keenview (September 2019 - Present)1
CEO Coach and Professional Facilitator (August 2019 - Present)1

Education

MBA from Pepperdine Graziadio School of Business and Management (2001-2003)1
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering from Kettering University (1985-1990)1

Career History

Before his role at Coast Environmental, Dan Hughes held various positions in different companies:

General Manager at Plastic Technology Group (1999-2004)1
Plant Manager at CertainTeed Corporation (1997-1999)1
Plant Manager at Air-lock Plastics (1995-1997)1
Various positions at General Motors, including Plant TQM Manager (1985-1995)1

Dan Hughes has demonstrated a strong track record of business growth and leadership across multiple industries, with particular success in acquiring, growing, and successfully exiting companies like Coast Environmental.