"Papa" as he's referred to around here, has been working on chainsaws, small engines and industrial equipment since he was a 15 year old family farm and logging crew mechanic in Scotts Mills Oregon.

Papa is a certified ASE Master Tech mechanic and holds degrees in Sales and marketing

Small Engine repair 

6 and12volt Electronic Systems

Hydraulic operations and maintenance

As well as being the owner and CEO of Papa's Saw Shop and Old Goat Custom Chainsaws, he advises arborist and saw companies on maintenance programs for their business.

In Papa's "spare time" he teaches a class at a local High School on chainsaw maintenance and repair.

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