Our Background
Why "Shepherd?"
Shepherd is not a name. Shepherd is a verb and encompasses what we do, who we are, and how we treat our clients. It’s about guiding and safeguarding. Guiding our clients to good places where they can flourish and safeguarding them along the journey. Helping to ensure they do not get lost or off track. We want to safeguard, love, and care for our clients.
The shepherd tree is our logo as the shepherd tree has qualities that closely correlate to how we conduct business and serve our clients.
The shepherd tree genus species name is Boscia albitrunca: which means “Tree of Life”.
In Challenging Times...
The shepherd tree has the deepest roots of any tree on the planet - in tough times it’s a survivor. The deep roots are always finding the water and the nutrients that are necessary to sustain it.
In Prosperous Times...
In good times the shepherd tree thrives, producing yellow star-shaped flowers and fruit. In good times and bad it has some of the most nutritious leaves on the planet to provide for those who depend on it.
and For Generations to Come...
The shepherd tree is an evergreen tree. A mature shepherd tree has a canopy of leaves which provides sustenance and shelter and protection for many years.
