Damien was born and raised in San Diego, California, and graduated from San Diego State University with a BA in English, concentrating on Creative Writing. He has spent nearly his entire career in Sales and Marketing, accumulating over twenty-five years of experience in boutique hotel sales and furnished real estate management. Damien’s journey began with Joie de Vivre in 1999, where he earned the "Extraordinary Service/Employee of the Year Award" in 2001 and was recognized as a "Power Player" by Meeting Professionals International.

In 2005, Damien became the Director of Sales and Marketing at the Orchard Hotel in San Francisco, where he led the successful launch of the Orchard Garden Hotel, California's first LEED-NC certified establishment. In 2012, he co-founded Guestmob and Virgo.limo, serving as Vice President of Hotel Operations.

Returning to CoralTree Hospitality in 2017 as Director of Sales at the Hotel Kabuki and the Galleria Park Hotel, Damien remains deeply connected to the Bay Area, where he volunteers with the San Francisco Food Bank and serves on the board of the Bay Area Business Travel Association. His career reflects a commitment to excellence, innovation, and community impact.

In August 2024, Damien joined Sonoma County Tourism and is now a resident of Windsor. He is excited to be part of the Sonoma County hospitality experience. Having lived in the Bay Area for over 30 years, he loves the outdoors and enjoys spending time with his partner and friends.