I grew up in New England (B.S.F., UNH) and migrated West. I have worked intermittently as a graduate researcher, consulting forester, and forest biometrician. I have enjoyed working in and around forestry in the Northeast and Northwestern United States, and have had a range of experiences with small private landowners and industry. My background in silviculture, forest biometrics, and modeling has ultimately led me to a deeper understanding and appreciation of the underlying importance of forest operations for forest management planning.