I founded Shades of Green in 2008. Since then, our team has grown to a staff of over 20, and we have worked with over a thousand clients who are applying permaculture across contexts.I am passionate about leading a purpose-driven business that actively creates a healthier world every single day. I love seeing my daughter graze on the plants in our yard, knowing they are chemical free and full of nutrients you can't get at the store.My roots are in building. I earned my General Contractor's license directly after completing undergraduate work at the age of 20, and began training as a stone mason where I fell in love with the way intelligent design responds to the natural world. I have nearly two decades of experience in building off-grid water systems, landscape construction, and integrated farming systems. I serve on the Pine Lake City Council and spend lots of time with family, in the woods, and connecting with my neighbors.