Black Oak was built to be the call you make first.

Dan takes clients from raw land to an approved project, turning complex regulations into clear development roadmaps for ranch, vineyard, estate and mixed-use properties across the Santa Ynez Valley.

Every project starts with a zoning reality check, followed by a step-by-step plan that integrates design, finance and regulatory milestones, so decisions happen early and progress never stalls. Clients describe his work as clear, steady and quietly relentless.

Before development, Dan led major marketing and analytics teams in the entertainment industry. That experience in data, strategy and cross-functional leadership drives his structured way of bringing owners, architects, contractors and County reviewers into one coordinated process.

Black Oak partners with Melissa and SYV Property Advisor for strategic construction project management. She brings clarity and structure, project management and a strong owner-advocacy lens to construction and design projects.

Melissa guides owners through the whole transition from purchase to a finished, move-in-ready property: inspection, scope, schedule, settle in. She coordinates inspections, design and renovation with vetted local trades, aligning budget, taste and timeline, and she works especially well with busy buyers relocating to the Valley who expect clear plans and same-day answers.

Before real estate, Melissa was a Senior Vice President in Corporate Customer Success, leading teams known for clarity and execution. That discipline shapes her method today: structured communication, measurable milestones and predictable results.