Work history/bio:My dad was a general contractor, shop teacher and my wrestling coach. His father was a plumber, carpenter, strawberry farmer and embassy guard during the US occupation of Japan after WW2. I installed my first "old construction" window at 8 or so. All 3 of us enjoy time on the water fishing, cutting wood and being surrounded by nature.Around 15 I started working in an old feed and seed store that carried the slogan "the store that has everything". Hauling bags of feed around and slinging mulch paid off where in my senior year of high school I earned several agribusiness awards. I also won an individual state title in wrestling. College was spent studying Ag at NCSU and summer was spent at the fish market or restaurant. I learned of my true love for the life sciences at this time. Real world business is much different than what the education arena prepares you for and 2009 wasn't a great year for finding jobs. Serving food teaches you to sell, I'm lucky I love food. It was mostly easy. However I wanted to broaden my horizons and travel, fighting MMA presented a solution. After collecting 4 belts I became disallusioned with mma and began climbing trees with a chainsaw. I’ve since become an ISA Certified Arborist and a highly recommended and respected peer in the tree care industry. I'd say I have some valuable skills and life experiences, with problem solving spearheading my skill set.