Michael " Mad Dog" Dagenais - Operations & Facility Manager

Michael " Mad Dog" Dagenais - Operations & Facility Manager

Mike grew up in the San Diego/Del Mar area of southern California, where he attended the University of California and earned a B.A. in Economics.

While attending UCSD, Mike took a summer job at Sea World of California. He stayed with the company for 13 years, rising to the position of Director of Operations.  He then helped open the new San Diego Convention Center before relocating to Las Vegas to serve as Director of Operations for the Wet ‘n Wild Waterpark on the Strip.  Mike then moved on from the waterpark business to help open the Springs Preserve and later, The Mob Museum.  He also acquired an MA in Liberal Arts (Museum Studies) from the University of Oklahoma.

Mike is currently semi-retired but utilizes his business experience and knowledge to assist organizations and business owners, particularly in areas such as risk management, operations, facility management, safety, and security. 

Fun Facts:

  • Mike is the Assistant State Director of Nevada MUFON, an organization dedicated to the scientific investigation of UFO / UAP sightings.  
  • Mike is also a volunteer for MicroMentor, an organization that provides mentors to entrepreneurs around the globe.