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Our team brings deep federal land use expertise, guiding complex projects from strategy to execution with precision and clarity. We didn’t just work in the system. We helped shape it.
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Daniel Huang
Cofounder & CEO
Dan is a former BLM Realty Specialist who managed infrastructure and land use projects across federal lands, including leading the InterConnect Towers Master Agreement for dozens of communication leases. With over 10 years as a tech founder, he now leads development of technology to streamline land use and permitting workflows.
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Joseph Varner
Cofounder & COO
Joe is a former BLM Supervisory Realty Specialist who oversaw complex right-of-way projects across southern Nevada. He guided dozens of infrastructure applications to approval, with deep experience in NEPA coordination, interagency review, and federal land permitting strategy. He now leads project execution and delivery.
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What Makes Us Different

Built on Experience.

From field offices to Capitol Hill, our team brings over 60 years of combined experience navigating federal public land. We’ve cleared high-impact projects, authored policy, and resolved complex interagency conflicts. Today, we bring that same depth of knowledge and discipline to every client we serve—so your project can move forward with clarity, speed, and certainty.

From the Inside Out

Our team has worked within federal, state, and county land management systems — processing applications, interpreting land-use plans, and navigating complex regulatory reviews from the inside. We understand how decisions are made, where projects stall, and what agencies require to move forward. That firsthand perspective informs every strategy we develop.

Technology Forward

We combine regulatory expertise with modern geospatial systems and structured intelligence. Rather than relying on fragmented data and reactive workflows, we bring technical precision to site feasibility, constraint analysis, and strategic positioning. Our approach reduces uncertainty upstream — before projects formally enter the permitting process.

Systems Driven

We don’t approach permitting as a checklist—we approach it as a system. By thinking across the full project lifecycle, we identify risks earlier, structure applications more effectively, and anticipate downstream impacts before they become delays. Our approach is proactive, analytical, and built to support long-term execution in complex federal environments.

Institutional Reach

Landica is supported by former state directors, division leaders, and senior public-sector advisors across federal, state, and county levels. That leadership experience provides institutional insight and strengthens our engagement with agencies. We operate with credibility, alignment, and a clear understanding of how public-sector decisions are evaluated.
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Our Advisors

Guided by Experience at the Highest Levels

Landica is supported by former state directors, division chiefs, and senior public-sector leaders who have managed complex land-use, infrastructure, and regulatory programs from inside government. Their experience provides institutional insight, strategic perspective, and a clear understanding of how agencies evaluate and advance projects.
Mike Ford, Former Director of BLM Lands and Realty Program
Mike Ford
Former Director, BLM National Land & Realty Program
Mike brings over 25 years of experience with the Bureau of Land Management, including senior leadership roles across multiple states and in Washington, DC. As Director of the National Land & Realty Program, he led federal policy on land disposals and authorizations. He now advises on land strategy and agency coordination.
Mike Ford, Former Director of BLM Lands and Realty Program
Juan Palma
Former BLM State Director, Utah
Juan is a veteran public lands leader with decades of experience across BLM, the USFS, and The Nature Conservancy. He led operations across multiple states, including as Utah BLM State Director overseeing 23 million acres. Known for collaborative land use solutions, he brings deep expertise in policy, partnerships, and land management.