Springbrook, Wisconsin, United States
As a seasoned Director of Forestry, I bring a wealth of expertise in sustainable wood procurement, budget management, and operational leadership across diverse landscapes in the US and Canada. With a proven track record in optimizing fiber sourcing, ensuring compliance with industry certifications, and driving team excellence, I am committed to fostering sustainable practices and delivering impactful results in the dynamic field of forestry.
Directed wood procurement for siding mills in the US and Canada, maintaining optimal inventory levels. Key contributor to mill leadership teams, focusing on safety, operations, and quality. Mentored and coached teams for career advancement. Assisted in forest certification (SFI and PEFC), government relations, and Trimble transition in both regions. Managed fiber availability for future acquisitions and conversions. Effectively managed multi-million-dollar wood budget, achieving and surpassing targeted wood purchase goals. Spearheaded efforts to maintain stellar safety record, achieving zero OSHA-recordable incident rate for wood procurement group.
Led US and Canadian wood procurement teams, achieving a zero OSHA incident rate. Ensured consistent mill inventory. Obtained SFI and PEFC certifications. Managed daily transportation, logistics, and remote yards. • Orchestrated annual procurement of approximately 11M tons of fiber. • Efficiently managed multi-million-dollar wood budget, consistently meeting target purchase goals. • Mentored and coached teams and mill personnel, facilitating career advancement and nurturing leadership skills. • Spearheaded successful First Nations and government relations, securing support and approval for forest licenses.
Advanced team and mill personnel careers through strategic leadership development. Achieved zero OSHA incidents, maintained inventory levels, and upheld SFI certification standards. • Headed wood procurement teams for Northern US and Canadian mills, responsible for fiber sourcing. • Managed annual procurement of millions of tons of fiber. • Successfully managed multi-million-dollar wood budget, consistently meeting purchase goals.
Exceeded expectations in challenging wood markets, maintained mill inventory, managed chip manufacturing plants, and oversaw Chain of Custody certification. Supervised monthly recycle purchase pulp needs for the mill. • Oversaw and actively participated in annual purchase of 1.4M tons of fiber. • Supervised nine forestry professionals in woodland operations. • Managed 25 logging contractors and coordinated with 75 open market loggers.
Army National Guard, Minneapolis MN, Operations Sergeant Major for 1ST Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division (12/1986 – 01/2008) Retired E-9 Sergeant Major with a distinguished 21-year military career. Served as Operations NCOIC, overseeing the Brigade Tactical Operations Center during a deployment to Iraq (2005–2007) for Operation Iraqi Freedom. Extended deployment to 22 months, leading a team of 30 soldiers and contributing to operations involving over 5,000 soldiers throughout the theater. Additionally, deployed to the Balkans as an E-8 First Sergeant in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (2003–2004).