Kevin Swanson

"Kevin Swanson was born and raised in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and resides in the small town of Ishpeming with his wife Heather, and near his three children Khora, Otto and Lilly.  Kevin recently joined us before concluding a long career in natural resources as a Wildlife Biologist and Forester, holding a Bachelor's in Biology/Ecology from Northern Michigan University and a Master's in Forestry/Forest Soils from Michigan Technological University.  Kevin was employed by the Department of Environmental Quality and then by the Department of Natural Resources for a total of 20 years.  During his final five years with the Michigan DNR, Kevin served as the Large Carnivore Specialist, leading management and habitat work for Michigan's wolf, bear and cougar programs.  Kevin has an ideal understanding of wildlife habitat, wetlands, soils and forest management throughout Michigan and enjoys nothing more than using that expertise to help private landowners market their property.  Kevin also worked as the Director of Forestry for The Nature Conservancy in Michigan for three years after his tenure with state government.  He is also very interested in residential and commercial real estate and has invested in a short term rental and a small business here in the Upper Peninsula. Kevin's passion for natural resources is charged by his family's rustic camp and the vast wilderness that surrounds it, he greatly enjoys hunting, brook trout fishing in wild areas, mushroom foraging and most importantly, his family."