Title: Consulting Arborist
Hometown: Fairfield, IA
Years of experience in the Tree Industry: 8
Favorite Tree: Weeping Willow
Least Favorite Part Of Job: Answering the phone
Secret Skill: Playing the Oboe
Favorite Quote: "Barn's burnt down-- now I can see the moon."- Mitzuta Masahide
Favorite Place You Have Visited: The cloud forest in Ecuador
Hobbies: Photography, growing food, weaving, backpacking, camping, hiking, reading/writing.
Tell Us About Yourself: I grew up in rural Iowa where my childhood was filled with riding bikes, fishing, playing outside, exploring and hot summer swims in old farm ponds. After graduating high school, I played college softball for two years before moving out to Wyoming and obtaining my degree in Biology. Before coming on board with Tree Wise Men 5 years ago, I worked at multiple agencies including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Nature Conservancy and the Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources where I mostly specialized in native pollinator/plant interactions. I currently live in Boulder Canyon in Sturgis, SD. where my husband and I spend most of our time building our business and remodeling our century old house. I will likely be the first line of communication when you call Tree Wise Men and I look forward to providing you with the best care and service in the industry.