Growing up, Matt often heard from his father and his father’s father, “You have only one reputation—don’t Fu@k it up!” This mantra was the inspiration to build a business driven by core values of integrity, respect, teamwork, knowledge, and quality combined with a laser-like focus on customer service. As co-owner of Specialized Land Management (SLM) and its parent company Old Growth Tree Service, Matt oversees all field operations and business development for SLM. Matt frequently works side by side with the team leveraging his extensive experience in equipment operation and forestry to serve as a mentor and guide professional development.

A 3rd generation Vail, Colorado native, Trey has a diverse background rooted in ranching and resource management. A TCU Ranch Management alumnus, previous manager of several large Colorado cattle ranches, and a licensed ranch consultant. Accompanying his agricultural experience, Trey works in multiple Western states managing wildlife and natural resources on nearly ½ million acres of private sporting ranches. His unique intersection of western aptitude lends clarity to habitat and stewardship projects on Western landscapes, and brings a practical hands on skill set to land management. He understands from experience what it takes to employ conservation-minded management practices, maintain healthy wildlife populations and maintain long-term productive habitats for generations to come.

Throughout his years in Colorado, Trey has witnessed dramatic change and development and recognizes the critical need for land stewardship, conservation, and preservation. Trey is a contributing member of multiple conservation organizations:

• Eagle Valley Land Trust – Board Member
• Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society – Life Member
• Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance – Member
• Wild Sheep Foundation – Member
• Vail Bighorn Sheep Initiative – Creator
• Colorado Bighorn Sheep Access Program – Outfitter/Guide
• Eagle County Community Wildlife Roundtable – Member
• Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation – Member
• HOWL for Wildlife – Initiative colaborator
• Colorado Parks & Wildlife – Hunter Education Instructor