Andrea earned her Bachelor of Science in Forestry Management at University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point in 2003. She continued her education by completing her Master of Science in Community Services at Michigan State University in 2011.
Andrea’s responsibilities at Steigerwaldt include assisting the ROW, Forestry, and Brokerage departments in document preparation, execution, and project procurement. She assists with maintaining in-house database systems to record landowner information and track important dates, file management of all project documentation, and supports the Right-of- Way, Forestry, and Brokerage departments with production and distribution of project information to clients and customers. Andrea also assists in acquisition projects for quality control, assurance, and data organization.
In her free time, Andrea enjoys spending time with her husband and three young boys, canoeing, camping, knitting, and cooking.
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Richard serves as a Forest Asset Manager for Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc. where he has worked since January 2020. Prior to his current position, he served as Project Manager as well as an Assistant Analyst/Real Estate Specialist. He has been a part of the forest industry in Wisconsin and Michigan since 2009 when he graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point with majors in Forest Administration and Utilization, Forest Management, and a minor in Business Administration.
Richard has a broad forestry background having been employed at a consulting firm, a tribal government, an international land management company, a logging company, a paper mill, and a nature reserve. He has extensive experience in land management and data analysis specializing in large-tract timberland valuation. He has a broad skillset and range of knowledge including project management, contract negotiation and administration, data quality assurance/quality control, design and implementation of timber harvest and inventory programs, short- and long-term harvest planning, and assisting with land acquisitions and dispositions.
In his current role, Richard leads Steigerwaldt’s Appraisal Department and is responsible for managing appraisal project efforts and client relations. This includes numerous property types and valuation assignments including large timberland investment, energy, utility, and transportation clients, and various forest and resource valuation projects.
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Scott Crum serves as an Appraisal Specialist at Steigerwaldt Land Services. He specializes in large timberland appraisals, comparable sales research and analysis, property attribute data collection and tabulation, project tracking, document preparation, field assistance for property inspections, and other on-site field work. He assists with maintaining in-house database systems to record landowner information and track important dates, file management of project documentation, and departmental support for production and distribution of project information to clients and customers.
Scott is also responsible for supporting the ATS division through quality assurance and quality control of data gathered for inventory projects.
Prior to his current position, Scott worked in ATS division supporting forest inventory data collection, harvest research, timber marketing, and field observations.
In his free time, Scott enjoys astrophotography, gold prospecting and making tree ring prints.
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Jennifer specializes in comparable sales research and analysis, property attribute data collection and tabulation, project tracking, document preparation, field assistance for property inspections, and other on-site field work. She assists with maintaining in-house database systems to record landowner information and track important dates, file management of project documentation, and departmental support for production and distribution of project information to clients and customers.
Jennifer is also responsible for supporting the Steigerwaldt Tree Farm division through directing and leading field operations. Her duties include TIMS system application, contract and payment tracking, supporting STF field operations, assisting with yard inventory, and managing shipping logistics.
Prior to her current position, Jennifer was a department manager at a landscaping company in Madison, Wisconsin, managing multiple crews for the maintenance department.
In her free time, Jennifer enjoys baking, hiking, camping, and traveling.
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Phil serves as a Project Manager at Steigerwaldt Land Services. He is responsible for supporting the Forestry and Appraisal departments through day-to-day functions related to project management, budgeting, and assisting staff. Phil specializes in tree inspections and using his knowledge as an arborist to generate support driven, quality, and accurate tree valuations.
Phil holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Forest Science with an emphasis in Forest Management.
Prior to his current position, Phil was an Arborist, working in both the municipal and private tree care industries. He is an ISA Certified Arborist with six years of experience in tree pruning, removals, cabling, planting, and consulting.
In his free time, Phil enjoys spending time with his wife and their two dogs: Rizzo and Indi. He enjoys skiing in the winter and being active in the summer or sometimes just hanging by the lake and enjoying the serenity of Northern Wisconsin. He is an avid fan of the Brewers, Badgers, and Packers, despite the disappointments they occasionally (routinely) bring.
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Ben serves as an Appraisal Specialist at Steigerwaldt Land Services. He specializes in subject and comparable sales research, valuation analysis, narrative report writing, real estate market studies and appraisal review.
Ben holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Winona State University in Graphic Design.
Prior to his current position, Ben was a commercial real estate appraiser in southeastern Wisconsin specializing in a variety of commercial, industrial, land and multi-family appraisals. In his early professional years, he worked in marketing, branding and advertising.
In his free time, Ben enjoys spending time with his wife, kids and dog. He is an avid outdoorsman enjoying an array of outdoor pursuits including hunting, fishing, foraging and hiking.
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Mike serves as an Appraisal Specialist at Steigerwaldt Land Services. He is responsible for supporting the Analytics and Technology Solutions division through project management, logistics, research, and communication.
Mike holds a Bachelor's Degree from Paul Smith’s College in Integrative Studies with concentrations in Forestry and Natural Resource Management and minors in GIS and Business. He also holds an Associate’s Degree from Montgomery Community College in Forest Management Technology with certificates in GIS and Outdoor Recreation.
Prior to his current position, Mike was a Consulting Utility Forester with the Davey Resource Group maintaining distribution powerlines. Mike has also worked as a GIS Data Technician for natural gas projects and as a Procurement Forester for a hardwood sawmill.
In his free time, Mike enjoys astronomy, culinary mushroom cultivation, fly fishing and scuba diving.
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Ed is a forester and real estate appraiser with decades of experience. As owner of the Steigerwaldt companies, Ed helps direct daily business management and directs the staff of appraisers, foresters, assistants, and land managers. His appraisal experience includes a wide variety of assignments including the appraisal of waterfront, recreation, forest land, residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial property, as well as easements and individual trees and landscaping. Ed has also completed appraisals for tree damage, utility easement analyzation for effects on property values, and Christmas tree management. He currently directs real estate appraisal projects throughout Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, and other states when requested. Ed has qualified as an expert witness in court proceedings in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, and California. He has given numerous presentations covering real estate and tree appraisal. Ed also has served as a Wisconsin tax assessor and has over fifty years of experience as a Christmas tree grower.
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Lee currently oversees and implements strategic direction and performance standards at Steigerwaldt. She is a third-generation consulting forester and business owner with a Bachelor of Science degree earned in 1999 from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point in Forest Management, Urban Forestry, and Philosophy. She is a certified general appraiser in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota, and an ISA certified arborist. Her prior professional experience was as a Production Arborist in Hailey, Idaho, before relocating to Tomahawk to work in the family business.
Lee offers business leadership perspective and experience in a growing and transitioning business and feels the emphasis on cultural expectations and principle values is key to thriving through transitions.
She enjoys working on the Christmas tree farm and at the maple syrup shack, and pursuing steelhead in the Brule River in northern Wisconsin with her husband, Todd. She has two children, a daughter and son. Lee is an eleven-time finisher of the Ironman triathlon and is a believer in grit, tenacity, and consistency in business, organizational, and personal achievement.
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Kayla serves as the Appraisal Assistant at Steigerwaldt Land Services. She is responsible for supporting the Appraisal department through report filing, compiling drafts and final appraisals, facilitating quality control efforts, managing ingoing and outgoing communication and product deliveries, and other administrative support tasks.
Kayla holds Associate Degrees from Nicolet Area Technical College and Northcentral Technical College.
Kayla has worked in the service industry her entire career. Prior to her current position, Kayla served as a Branch Office Administrator at a financial services firm, and as an Associate Underwriter with a local insurance company. Kayla was also a Radiology Technologist at a busy orthopedic center. Throughout her career, Kayla has been highly efficient and has developed an eye for fine detail. Kayla has helped streamline processes while keeping high quality customer outcomes a priority in her service work. She is very compassionate and enjoys helping people meet and exceed their goals.
In her free time, Kayla enjoys spending time with her family, camping on the Spirit Flowage and Lake Superior, fishing, traveling, and reading.
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Scott works as a Certified General Appraiser and specializes in conservation easement appraisals, hunting land, large tracts of forestland, and agricultural land. Scott earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point and a liberal arts degree from the University of Wisconsin–Marathon County. Scott has extensive knowledge of forest management and timber products as a forester with Steigerwaldt. Scott’s previous work as a forester assists him with his current job of appraising all types of property throughout Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota. Scott is also trained to complete wetland delineations according to the Army Corps of Engineers guide. He is currently a member of the Society of American Foresters.
In his free time, Scott enjoys playing basketball, tennis, biking, golf, pickleball, and tabletop games. He also enjoys watching Wisconsin sports teams, including the Packers and Badgers.
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