John believes that the best way for anyone to enjoy the outdoor experience is to actually own a piece of it. John (a.k.a. "Dr. Dirt") came to MWV in 1995 with a PhD in Forest Soils to help improve forest productivity and stewardship of our lands. With a deep knowledge of each tract’s potential, he loves helping different types of buyers get the right property – like helping investors understand timber productivity, helping sportsmen with habitat, or helping any outdoors enthusiast get the vision and knowledge to be able to transform land into their own special place. Most of his recreational time is devoted to working and enjoying his own special place - a 100-acre tree farm in Alabama, where he and his wife grow pines, hardwoods, southern native azaleas, catfish, and a few poorly trained bird dogs.