I fell in love with arboriculture the first time I climbed a tree with my mentor, Ben Handy, in 1996. Leaving the ground, I was struck by the peace and solitude that I found when I arrived in the tree canopy. After running my own tree care company for 20 years, I now develop the next generation of arborists and tree care companies.

My devoted daily yoga practice allows my mind and body to align in harmony as I work and train. I believe that breath, flexibility, and presence are essential to the trade of arboriculture.