Previous career in public safety as a firefighter/paramedic. All certifications were acquired while in high school. The 24 hour on and 48 hour off schedule provided me with enough time to establish a lawn care and landscape maintenance company. Through sales, acquisitions, advertising, and a top notch support staff, my company left me with no choice but to move on from public safety. The success, dedication, and reputation of my company led to a job offer for my employees and I, along with acquisitions of equipment and clientele from a local firm (my current employer) that offered more services and opportunities.