Dan Leahy

Dan Leahy

With a graduate education in Management & Communication, Dan Leahy has held top jobs in construction and resource management. This has taken him from Texas to Alaska and to the most remarkable lands in North America. A working ranch manager, his time is increasingly spent mentoring young managers, addressing property rights issues and consulting with land owners. He employs two principle tools of his own design, including the "Advanced Placement Method" for ranch staffing and the "Balanced Enterprise" land management model. His home range is the high desert of eastern Oregon and northern Nevada. He can be reached at 43.44x118.63@gmail.com.

Articles by Dan Leahy

Finding the Right Ranch Manager: Better to Hire Local vs. Newcomer?

Nearly all ranches have the choice of hiring a local. Someone who knows the area and people (they often "come with the ranch"). Can this be a good thing? Sure. But, local isn't a sure-fire hiring recommendation. In fact, it often brings as many unwanted issues as it does apparent...

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