Pando (from Latin pando 'I spread') is the name of a quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) clone located in Sevier County, Utah, United States, in the Fishlake National Forest. A male clonal organism, Pando has an estimated 47,000 stems (ramets) that appear to be individual trees but are genetically identical parts of a single tree connected by a root system that spans 42.8 ha (106 acres). As a multi-stem tree, Pando is the world's largest tree by measures of weight, landmass and species.
PANDO is a high-performance, densely talented team
Our competitive advantage derives from our ownership mentality. We embody the culture and serve as its ambassadors every day, at every moment. Whether in the office or beyond, with our families, friends, or in every interaction, we represent the values and essence of our culture. This makes us hard to compete with.
Curiosity about the inner workings of the world around us leads to a constant discovery of first principles and a proactive mindset to questioning the status quo. We only engage in what we deeply understand. This allows us to focus intensely on the input side of the equation with a genuine sense of urgency.
Operational excellence, as defined by thoroughness, velocity and efficiency, is at the core of our processes. Our work is a reflection of who we are. From the smallest detail to a fundamental decision. The combination of simplicity with spotless execution leads to beautiful work. We find beauty in what we do, and we take pride in doing so. Our efforts ultimately create a ripple effect, fostering growth that extends far beyond the projects we complete. Through our work, the lives of those around us are enhanced and communities are empowered to thrive. We do beautiful work.
We connect the dots. Dots going back over fifteen years of trailblazing this industry in our region. Each analysis we do fits into the overall puzzle and allows for a better understanding of the situation. Each new decision is part of a story. Above all, we are storytellers.
We don’t do politics. Politics destroy passion, trust, and integrity. Meritocracy is our North Star. We rely on the unique strengths of each teammate to improve the overall performance of the team. Consistently, we do not partner with bad people. Not in any way. Not for any reason. Not inside our house and not outside of it. Toxic partners have an outsized negative impact on the overall performance of the team.