“Leave it better than you found it.”

 

After serving almost a decade as a paramedic for one of the largest EMS services in North Carolina, I gained expertise related to emergency life support and critical care. It was fulfilling work, but a few years ago, I began to sense a need for change.

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It was then that my wife and I began traveling. We made trips to Alaska, Colorado and within our own great state of North Carolina. Climate change is evident everywhere. In our area, climate change has negatively affected our forests with invasive species and pests. In Alaska, the glaciers we visited had melted drastically in the past two decades. Colorado opened my eyes to the beauty of the Rocky Mountains, and while I’ve always had a deep love for the Appalachians, they don’t compare to the sheer size of the Rockies.

 

These experiences fueled my desire to become a part of sustainability for our natural resources, and I decided to shift my main focus to helping my children—and future generations—inherit a greener and sustainable Earth.

When I’m not piloting drones, I'm researching technological advancements, applications, laws and regulations to promote a positive drone environment within our region. Aside from that, I'm spending as much time outside with my family as I can. You can also find me experimenting with spicy foods, reading up on pioneering forestry educator Carl Schenck, and daydreaming about standing in the shadows of the California Redwoods.