Michael currently works in Orient in a mixed softwood and hardwood stand. He Sub-Contracts for B & R Barteltt Enterprises, Inc., operating a 320 Caterpillar with a balderson delimber.

Michael has 23 years experience in the woods and feels that the key to his equipments long life is to keep up with regular maintenance. He also feels that to be successful, you should not rush jobs, but be steady and have little breakdowns.

He has one employee working for him that operates a 525 Caterpillar grapple skidder, and his employee has been taught the value of his equipment and how to properly maintain it.

Michael has been in the CLP program since 2000.