Business Development: Provides
specialized systems, materials and consulting for landscape
start-ups and existing natural resource based companies.
Speaking Experience: A sought after
speaker for a variety of audiences interested in sustainable
landscapes. Has provided programs for various lake associations,
UW-Extension Master Gardeners, Wisconsin Association of
Lakes, Midwest Renewable Energy Association, Audubon Society,
Wildflowers Etc., UW-Stevens Point Faculty, county conservation
departments, Lions and Kiwanis.
| Awards and Accomplishments: |
| 2007 |
Electronic Book. Permaculture for Cold
Climates. This original work includes unique landscape
materials and methods for sustainable landscapes developed
by Tom Girolamo. |
| 2006 |
Beautification Award. Given by the Portage County
Business Council to The Center for Dentistry & Orthodontics
for it's landscape which was designed and installed by
Eco-Building & Forestry, LLC. September. |
| 2005 |
Certificate of Appreciation. Given to Eco-Building &
Forestry, LLC. by the Stevens Point Area YMCA Foundation
for Generous Support. |
| 2004 |
Backyard Habitat Award. Given By the Central Wisconsin
Chapter of the Audubon Society to the Midwest Renewable
Energy Association for it's landscape which was designed
by Eco-Building & Forestry, LLC. August. |
| 2003 |
Electronic Book. The Landscape is Changing: A guide
to Alternative Landscaping; This original work
includes unique landscape materials and methods for sustainable
landscapes developed by Tom Girolamo. |
| 2003 |
Lake Stewardship Award Winner-Business. |
Community Involvement: Member/President
UW-Stevens Point Alumni Board of Directors.
Member/President of Recycling Connections Corporation.
Member/Officer of Town of Dewey Volunteer Fire Department.
Provides support to the following groups: Woodland Council
Girl Scouts, St. Michael's Hospital Foundation, American Cancer
Society, Hospice of Portage County, Central Wisconsin Children's
Museum, Junior Achievement, UW-SP, MREA and B.O.W.
Previous Work Experience: City
of Stevens Point Municipal Arborist, Wisconsin Department
of Natural Resources, U.S. Forest Service and various building
and construction companies. |