Dan Dias

Dan Dias has over 10 years’ experience in economic development, real estate developments, land use planning, public policy, and land use entitlements. Dan is currently the Director of Economic and Community Development departments for the City of Hillsboro. In his role, Dan manages the North Hillsboro Industrial Renewal Area, the Downtown Urban Renewal Area and strategic real estate and infrastructure development projects for the City. Dan also plays a primary role in assisting on various business expansion, business recruitment, and downtown redevelopment projects. Dan has been the City’s lead on key industrial projects including the Intel Ronler Acre MOD2 Fab expansion and 7-story office building, Adobe Systems Data Center, SolarWorld Expansion project, First Tech Regional Office Campus, Reser’s Fine Foods 300,000 square foot processing facility, and numerous mixed-use projects. Before becoming Director, Dan spent 4 years as the Development Services Manager for the Hillsboro Planning Department. Prior joining the City in 2006, Dan spent 2 years working as a Legislative Assistant in the Oregon Senate and 2 years working for a small scale home builder.