Where do I even start? There is not enough room on the internet to write all of the great things about this woman! I started out as her boss when she was barely 12 years old, hiding behind her dad and scared to say two words. I have watched her for now over a decade blossom into one of the finest humans on earth. In a world of self centered lazy youth, Deb is a nonstop dynamic powerhouse whirlwind of happiness, dedication, love, honesty and humor. Although shy at first, she is always the center of attention in groups of loved ones. Deb became the first ever Master Handler at The National Bobcat Rescue and Research Center in Terrell, Tx, and she continues to be an inspiration to droves of volunteers since. She is a lead supervisor at Crosstimbers Wildlife Center, inc., also in Terrell, and the Lead supervisor of the Bobcat Search and Rescue Team helping find injured wild bobcats and bringing them to the rescue where they can be cared for until they are able to be released again. Deb has an innate understanding of animals. Species is no matter. She just understands them ALL. And they all love her. She has developed so much trust here at our center that she is the only person I allow to run the ranch in my stead. She has been doing so since she was 18 years old. This is no small task since we help over 5000 mammals annually. This girl, turned woman, can handle anything! Watching her grow up, get married, have a child, be a mother, create a career, and still be the apple of her parents eye ~ how many people can do that in this day and age? To be fair, although I am decades older than she is, Deborah has been my best friend for many years. She is wise and kind far beyond her years. I have trusted her with my personal animals and both of my businesses. I have repeatedly tried to hire her here, but being a mother will, and should, always come first. The center is just too far away for her to comfortably commit to both, therefore, I will instead support her in ANYTHING she chooses to do. I would be happy to have a seasonal conversation with anyone interested in hiring her or helping her start her own home based business. As a side note, her son, Gunner, has the same incredible gift with and love for animals. HE is often her sidekick and is always perfectly behaved around the hundreds of animals at the center. I guess it is easy for me to recommend Deb for anything she wishes to do. She is capable, competent, confident, and would be a benefit to ANY team. She is also a self starter and requires little direction and no supervision. She is a true gift. I can keep going, but you get the picture!😉