Mike grew up in the Midwest and spent a lot of his time outdoors. He loves living in the Rocky Mountains with his wife and their four-legged children. He has a passion for education, environmentalism, sustainability, and community building. Mike earned an MA in Teaching and worked as an ESL teacher both domestically and internationally. He most recently enjoyed developing community partnerships for a non-profit in Boulder County where he rekindled his love for the intersection of nature and education. Mike is excited to help build and grow the Tree Trust in 2023 and beyond. He sees the Tree Tender volunteer program as a catalyst to empower the community to protect the urban canopy in the City of Boulder for generations to come.