Doug Lane was raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1968. He participated in many activities in high school. He lettered in football, basketball, and track. It was Track and Field where he excelled.
He won three indoor and three outdoor state titles in the Shot Put. He was not able to compete as a freshman since he was still considered to be in Junior High. He was a three time High School All-American. He set the State Record with a throw of 70″ 11.5″ as a senior. This record still stands today. It still is in the top ten for the Shot Put in the country for High School as well. Doug set 5 national records during his career (three indoors and two outdoors). He was the second person to throw over 70 feet in high school and the third person to throw over 70 feet with either the 12 lb or 16lb shot. After high school, Doug enrolled in the University of Southern California. He again excelled in track and field, being named an NCAA All-American in 1971 & 1972. In 19772, Doug won the PAC 10 Conference title and the NCAA title. He still holds the school record of 66′ 11.25″.
Doug earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology. He also has a Master of Business Administration Degree with an emphasis in Finance. Doug resides in Malibu, California where he serves as President and CEO of Vialogy Corporation located in Pasadena, California.