After moving to Snowmass Village in 1991 with a bachelor of science degree in ornamental horticulture from the University of Florida (Go Gators!!), Mike spent five years working for a local landscape contractor. He then returned to school at Colorado State University where he earned a second bachelor degree in landscape architecture. While in school, Mike gained even more experience through designing and installing several projects in the Denver metro area and has now established a long list of projects in the Roaring Fork Valley.

Arlo, who was raised in Carbondale, has been working in landscape construction for 21 years and has supervised many completed projects throughout the Valley, including several award winners. Arlo is very detail oriented and fully understands both the technical and practical aspects of the installation process. He is very familiar with the local building conditions and has worked with many of the areas’ contractors and subcontractors.

Originally from England, Andrew has 17 years experience in the green industry. Prior to coming to the United States, he studied horticulture at Oaklands College and held jobs where his duties included plant propagation, landscape installation, and landscape maintenance. While in England, he also worked for a tree surgeon where he learned the skills of pruning, shaping, bracing, and falling trees. Andy has worked in the Roaring Fork Valley in landscape construction, where his true passion lies, for 11 years. He has experience on a wide range of projects from large commercial to small gardens. He has been with Twisted Tree since it’s inception in 1999.