He didn’t plan on having three careers—it just worked out that way.

At 60, he’s lived a working life that moved from the physical to the intellectual, from the outdoors to the digital world. He started as an arborist in his early twenties, spending years climbing trees, diagnosing disease, and shaping landscapes. It was demanding, hands-on work that taught him patience, risk management, and a respect for slow growth—lessons that stuck with him long after he left the field.

In his thirties, he made a sharp turn into newspapers. What began as a practical career shift turned into a decade-plus immersed in storytelling, deadlines, and the rhythm of daily print. He worked in various roles—developing a sharp eye for detail and a deep appreciation for clear communication. The newsroom gave him a sense of urgency and curiosity about the world that never really left.

By his late forties, as the industry changed, he pivoted again—this time into software development. Largely self-taught, he brought with him a rare combination of discipline, adaptability, and real-world perspective. He learned to code, build systems, and solve problems in an entirely new medium. Where he once worked with trees and then words, he now worked with logic and structure.

Across all three careers, a pattern emerges: he’s someone who isn’t afraid to start over, learn from scratch, and keep moving forward. His path isn’t linear, but it’s deeply practical—and defined by resilience, curiosity, and a willingness to evolve.