Tree Cowboy ___________________________

Current

Arborist at TREE COWBOY

Past

President at Tree Cowboy

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business

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Industry

Environmental Services

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Tree Cowboy ___________________________’s Summary

ISA Certified Arborist, specializing in tree care. Located currently in Atlanta, GA.
I entered the canopy here in 1999. My previous arbor work was in North Carolina as early as 1991, working on the ground as a crew member during a summer job. I climbed shortly after, doing a take down for a freind. It was a Sycamore, and I believe the name stands for "sick more" because the allergens released from the bark and foliage during the take down had me buckled over in the tree at times, coughing uncontrollably.

My climbing experiences during college with a group called "Venture" helped me understand the basics of climbing technique and safety. There is a high ropes course at UNCC which is a great confidence builder to begin climbing through trees.

After bailing out of a couple semesters of Biology course work to chase hurricanes, Dr. Larry Melichamp at UNCC's botanical garden hired me to prune trees in the botanical gardens after classes. I pruned out trees over the rhododendron society's collection, and throughout the gardens

This led me into more tree preservation, and has directed my current career as a certified arborist. I always try to remain true to my passion, and operate a business at the same time. That's a real challenge in today's world.

I have been called upon to rescue cats from trees, and am amused at how they can find there way into canopies and then become totally bewildered at what they have done. I have also been called to rescue a Parrot from a tree, and considered how amused the bird would be as it watched me struggle to catch it (I passed the job onto another climber I know due to schedule conflicts)

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Tree Cowboy ___________________________’s Specialties:

ISA certified arborist, tree climber, consultant for tree ordinance compliance, development, permit expiditing, tree court representation (Atlanta Tree Commission), expert testimony.
Cat rescues and cat rescue consulting (just wait 50 hours and call me after you have tried a can of tuna and some cat nip at the base of the tree. (The cat might be pissed about something, its got a right, let it hang out for a while.)

Tree Cowboy ___________________________’s Experience

Arborist

TREE COWBOY

(Consumer Services industry)

April 1994 — Present (15 years 8 months)

ISA Certified Arborist, serving the greater Atlanta Tree Canopy.
I provide consumers with tree safety evaluations, tree pruning and removal services.
President

Tree Cowboy

(Environmental Services industry)

January 1994 — August 2009 (15 years 8 months)

Tree Care Business,
Residential & Commercial.
Consulting and service provider. Inspections, reports, pruning & removal.

Welcome to TREECOWBOY

Tree Cowboy ___________________________’s Education

Georgia Institute of Technology

MS IA , International Affairs , 2008 — 2011 (expected)

DJing for WREK student designed, built and operated 40,000 W radio station. I hope to initiate some programs regarding the environment, international affairs and policy issues. right now I'm enjoying the music. The station reaches from Atlanta all the way up into the North Georgia mountains.

Activities and Societies:

Honor Council, extra curricular activities and studies related to my Master's Program, including environmental topics, seminars and studies.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte

BS/BA , Psych/Bio/ , 1993 — 1998

Activities and Societies:

PADI advanced scuba certification/student assistant instructor
free lance photographer, student publications

Other coursework: theater, photography
Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business

BBA , Finance , 1986 — 1988

IBM intern

Activities and Societies:

Resident Assistant