Featured Employee – John Tracy

Who is John T.?

John T. is one of our newer employees who has put in a TON of hard work to build Tent City & the new camping area!

FUN FACTS:

Favorite brand of shoes: 

-Chaco sandals – see above photo – he really loves the feeling of an open-toed sandal, but can’t go all the way barefoot like Skip!

Unique quality he brings to the store: 

-John T. knows a lot about wildlife – with a degree from LSU in Natural Resources/Wildlife Biology, you can ask him anything about birds, fish, small mammals, trees & land management.

Outdoorsy history:

-In the summer of 2009, John T. participated in Bike & Build. He and his team rode about 4,000 miles across the country, and camped for portions of the 3-month trip.

 

Quick question: dogs or cats?  -Dogs! He’s allergic to cats.

All-time favorite paddling location:  -The Buffalo River in Arkansas

Something you didn’t know: 

-He moonlights as the drummer in a funk/fusion band, Captain Green.

Favorite band (besides his own!):

-Soulive (soul-jazz organ trio)

Next big dream adventure:

-The Cossatot River in western Arkansas

 Welcome to the team, John!!!