Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Cain moved to San Luis Obispo for a job with the U.S. Forest Service and spent the next four years fighting wildfires throughout the West. He began working for The Land Conservancy in 2019, then went on to pursue an opportunity as a grant manager for the California Department of Conservation. In 2024, Cain jumped at the chance to re-join the Land Conservancy team as the new Conservation Project Manager. He currently lives in San Luis Obispo with his wife and their black lab Ozzie where they can be found hiking, surfing, and enjoying all the special places the Central Coast has to offer.