Meet the Experts Behind Your Project

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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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
Nikki Haskett
Former Deputy Assistant Director, Bureau of Land Management
Nikki is an executive leader with nearly 30 years of federal land management experience across field, state, and national roles. She has led complex national programs, resolved high-profile issues, and driven modernization at the Bureau of Land Management, including reorganizations, policy development, and launching the Experienced Services Program and key national initiatives.
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.