Charles Dean Britz (November 7, 1927 – August 21, 2000) was a recording engineer who worked with Jan and Dean, Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys, P.F.
[1] He was involved in long-range photography with the Army Air Corps fifth reconnaissance squadron from 1945 to 1947.
[1] He began his career in the recording industry in 1952, recording big bands for the Armed Forces Networks and the Salvation Army Band.
Britz met Brian Wilson when the Beach Boys were cutting demos at Western Recorders.
Britz died of brain cancer in Paradise, California at the age of 72.