He has extensive experience in designing and implementing varied timber and resource inventories, including detailed data acquisition, analysis, reporting, and modeling using state-of-the art hardware and software applications. He oversees cradle-to-grave services on forest carbon projects including project design, inventory, GIS and analysis, and modeling. With a deep knowledge of Lake States silviculture, particularly northern hardwood management, Forrest specializes in forestland real estate due diligence and investment analysis. He has also worked on analysis, inventory, and modeling assignments on projects located across the country from the northeast through the Adirondacks and Appalachia regions, to the western states, including Alaska.
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Chris received a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Forestry and Resource Management from the University of Tennessee. He worked for the USFS Forest Inventory and Analysis unit before moving to the private industry. He also worked in procurement at a coastal plastic resin manufacturer before moving to serve as Wood Sourcing Manager where he managed a large sourcing operation over seven states.
Chris specializes in managing forestry operations from a technical perspective as well as interpersonally. He is experienced in a variety of inventory and research methods and carries a wide-reaching network of industry professionals. Some of his skillsets include forest data acquisition, GIS solutions, analysis, reporting, communications, team management, budgeting, and strategic planning. His experience has been primarily focused across the 13 most southeastern states in the US, with work relating to both southern Appalachian hardwoods and southern pine species.
Chris enjoys spending time with friends and family in addition to a variety of hobbies including fishing, surfing, jiu jitsu, boxing, and music.
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715.453.3274, ext. 336
Evan holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry, with a minor in Ecology, from Michigan Technological University.
Prior to his current position, Evan worked seasonally as a Regeneration Monitoring Forester, and most recently as a Plant Pest Disease Specialist, both with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. He also has experience in Emerald Ash Borer treatment and timber sale preparation.
In his free time, Evan enjoys hiking in the woods, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family.
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715.453.3274, ext. 342
Jon holds a Master of Forestry degree from Duke University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Maryland. Prior to his current position, he was a forester and consultant in the southeastern states and northern New England and was employed in forestry nonprofits. Past work focused on providing a suite of forestry services for private landowners, land trusts, and municipalities, as well as forest carbon project development and support. Skills and experience include forest inventory design and implementation, forest management planning, growth and yield modeling, carbon stock assessment, GIS analysis, forestry education, controlled burning and prescribed fire research, and timber sale administration.
In his free time, Jon enjoys gardening, fishing, canoeing, backcountry camping, hunting, maple sugaring, cross-country skiing, and spending time with friends and loved ones.
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715.699.1401, ext. 213
Maryada holds a Master of Science (MS) degree focused on Natural Resource Science and Management from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities and a PhD from the University of Florida, majoring in Forest Resources and Conservation. She specializes in forest management, quantitative silviculture, dendrochronology, and environmental education, with specific skills in database management, statistical analysis, data visualization and QA/QC.
In her free time, Maryada enjoys spending time with her family, visiting new places, and hiking.
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715.453.3274, ext. 301
Leland holds a Bachelor's Degree from Carleton College in Environmental and Technological Studies with focuses in Environmental Justice and Conservation and Development.
Prior to his current position, Leland was an AmeriCorps/4H Special Interest Club Coordinator, and a Data Manager for the Bluebird Recovery Project of MN.
In his free time, Leland enjoys hiking with his dog, trying to train his pet parrot, travelling, and watching rugby.
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715.453.3274, ext. 302
Carli holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point in Forest Management with a minor in Geographic Information Systems.
Prior to her current position, Carli was a seasonal forester for the Colorado State Forest Service. She also has experience in urban forestry and plant health care.
In her free time, Carli enjoys camping, hiking, and listening to music.
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715.453.3274, ext. 326