Reed is a Consulting Forester at Upstream Forestry whose mission is to educate and advise both landowners and non-landowners on the benefits of using natural resources efficiently for the health and wellness for themselves, their families, and their communities.   

A native of Little Rock, AR, Reed earned a BS in Portuguese Language and Culture from the United States Military Academy. He served as an Army Infantry Officer for eight years in various leadership roles with operations and project management responsibilities.  

Currently, he is a dual degree student at Duke University pursuing Masters degrees in Forestry and Environmental Management.