“I have known Ms. O’Neill for several years and think highly of her as a person and her commitment
 to her work. Tracy is a skilled communicator and a results oriented worker that has represented my
industry well at the State Capitol and locations throughout the Great State of Tennessee. She is a
self-starter that can bring a team together and continuously demonstrates the kind of leadership and
professionalism everyone wants to be associated with.”

• Lee Pittman
  Regional Public Affairs Manager
  International Paper – Littlerock, AR

“Tracy O’Neill is an enthusiastic, diligent self-starter willing to put in whatever time it takes to
get the task done. She is extremely organized and adapts quickly to changing situations.
She always handles the issues professionally.”

• Rick Nelson                         
  Managing Editor                   
  Information Source Group      
  StateNet – Sacramento, CA   

“I have been personally impressed over the years with Tracy’s ability to master the issues – and the
science – in such a way that she has provided valuable service and leadership to our association
members. Tracy is a quick study, readily rising on a steep learning curve to position herself as a
knowledgeable, credible, and loyal representative of our industry to members of the state legislature
and the media.

"Tracy’s personality is exemplified by her energy, initiative, and personal commitment to her work,
and puts her experiences and personal contacts to work in innovative ways to achieve positive
working results. Tracy has proven her capabilities in my professional circles, and has thus has
earned my endorsement for wherever her career development takes her.”

• Barry W. Graden
  Forestry Development Manager
  Southeastern Woodlands Operation
  Bowater Incorporated – Calhoun, TN

“As groups become more adept at lobbying legislators, it is vital to have a representative who is readily
accessible and has a firm grasp of the issues. Tracy’s knowledge and seemingly constant presence in
the halls of the War Memorial Building and the Legislative Plaza addressing the issues are to be
commended. It’s not always easy to translate the issues, and Tracy does a fantastic job of
relating these to me, and members of committees. I will continue to rely upon Tracy’s
expertise when making decisions on issues.”

• Senator Jeff Miller            
  Tennessee State Senate  

“Tracy O’Neill has definitely increased our exposure on Capitol Hill. Her expertise on reading bills, what bills
are up and what legislators are for or against have given us an inside track on Capitol Hill. When the media
has focused on the negative impact of our industry, Tracy has worked diligently on educating the public and
legislators that we are a vital part of the forestry network in our state.”

• Larry Pitts
  Former President
  Tennessee Forestry Association