Ed Doran

Ed Doran is currently the director of finance and risk management at Sunnylands. Prior to joining Sunnylands as controller in 2011, Ed had his own bookkeeping and tax preparation service in Palm Springs. His prior work experience includes seven years as accounting manager for a mid-sized law firm in Los Angeles and ten years at the southern and northern California AAA affiliates, where he worked in investment accounting and financial reporting.

Ed holds a master’s degree in finance from Golden Gate University and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Colorado. Ed passed the certified public accountant exam in 2011. He volunteered as treasurer of Desert X from 2017 to 2019. His interests include electronic music, genealogy, travel, and hiking. He lives in Palm Springs with his husband, Domonic, and his cat, Mako.