Dagan Johnston is a composites technician at Kamanu Composites. Initially joining the team to cut the pre-form material kits for the canoes, Dagan proved to have an eye for perfection and now participates in all aspects of production. At 19 years old Dagan was the foremen at a landscaping company and was working construction before joining Kamanu Composites. Due to his work experience, he has often taken a lead working on shop renovations. Dagan grew up and has lived in Kailua his entire life. He used to play professional paintball, but now spends most of his free time steering Kailua Canoe Club's Novice A crew.