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Forestry

Forester

Andrew S. Bodin

Andrew serves as a Forester at Steigerwaldt Land Services. He is responsible for supporting the Land and Resource Management division through forest operations. Andrew specializes in administering and marking timber sales, timber marking, stand boundary delineation, and gathering inventory data.

Andrew holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point in Forest Management

Prior to his current position, Andrew was an intern with the DNR in Hibbing, MN. Andrew also worked with the USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station in Grand Rapids, MN.

In his free time, Andrew enjoys bass and walleye fishing, snowmobiling and duck hunting.

andrew.bodin@steigerwaldt.com
715.699.1401, ext. 206

Project Forester

Craig T. Dalton

Craig serves as a Project Forester at Steigerwaldt Land Services where he serves as the primary contact for forest management projects and the liaison between the field, client, and senior management.

Craig holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree from the University of Illinois in Forest Management. Craig also has a Master’s Degree in Forest Science from Texas A&M University. He is a member of the Society of American Foresters and the Forest History Association of Wisconsin.

Prior to joining the Steigerwaldt team, Craig most recently served as the Property Manager for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. He also served as a Forester with the Department for many years with an emphasis on timber sale establishment and administration and has extensive experience working in Lake States timber types.

In his free time Craig enjoys dabbling in many outdoor pursuits. Most notably hunting, fishing, skiing and traveling with family.

craig.dalton@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 324

Senior Forester

Dave L. Dhaseleer, ACF

Now retired from his full-time role as Vice President, Forestry Operations Advisor, David continues to work in a limited capacity as a Senior Forester. With his vast forestry experience and 28-year history with Steigerwaldt, David works closely with select clients on forestland management and advises staff on a wide range of forestry matters.

david.dhaseleer@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274

Forester

Bret J . Hilliard

As a Forester with Steigerwaldt, Bret is responsible for forest inventory data collection, carbon cruising, and field data collection and observation. His duties also include inventory data collection, timber marking, stand research and reconnaissance, harvest research, data recording, and field observations.

Bret holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management and Soils from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point.

Prior to his current position, Bret interned as a Resource Crew Technician at Forest Preserves of Cook County in Illinois. He also has experience in landscaping and lawn care.

In his free time, Bret enjoys fishing, hiking, camping, hunting, target shooting, and running.

bret.hilliard@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 308

Forester

Austin A. Hopfensperger

As a Forester with Steigerwaldt, Austin is responsible for setting up and administering timber sales, which includes harvest boundary delineation, timber marking and gathering inventory data.

Austin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management from the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point.

During his last year of college, Austin was a Forestry Technician with Steigerwaldt. Prior to working at Steigerwaldt, Austin was a Forestry Technician with Grossman Forestry in Newberry, Michigan and a Forestry Technician for the US Forest Service in Helena, Montana.

In his free time, Austin enjoys most outdoor activities and spending time with family up north, but especially enjoys competing in bass tournaments.

austin.hopfensperger@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 305

Forester

Nathan M. Loeffler

Nathan Loeffler serves as a Forester at Steigerwaldt Land Services. He is responsible for setting up and administering timber sales, which includes harvest boundary delineation, timber marking, and gathering inventory data.

Prior to his position in the Forest Operations department, Nathan was part of the Analytics and Technology Solutions team where he assisted in the logistics and planning aspects of carbon projects and in carbon field work around the country. Now, Nathan works in the Forest Operations department where he works with current TIMO clients and related timber sales.

Prior to joining Steigerwaldt, Nathan was an LTE Conservation Forester for Compass Land Consultants and worked on a fixed radius plot project similar to carbon plots. He also worked on forest inventory, timber marking, and timber sale preparation work. For his internship, Nathan worked at Stella Jones and selected red pine suitable for telephones.

Nathan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management from The University of Wisconsin Stevens Point.

In his free time, Nathan enjoys doing all kinds of outdoor recreation such as running, biking, hiking, cross country skiing, camping, and so much more! He also enjoys being with family at the cabin and working on projects.

nate.loeffler@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 308

Vice President - Field Operations

Joe A. Mattke, ACF

Joe serves as Vice President of Field Operations for Steigerwaldt Land Services. Joe has worked for Steigerwaldt since October 2010 and has been a forester in northern Wisconsin since graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry with a Forest Management and Urban Forestry Emphasis. He is a member of the Society of American Foresters and the Association of Consulting Foresters. He is a cooperating forester with the Wisconsin DNR, a certified plan writer, and is FISTA-SFI trained.

Joe specializes in oversight and execution for forest operations for our large private landowners (TIMO, REIT, and large private non-industrial ownerships). He is experienced in all aspects of Lake States silviculture, third-party certification systems (SFI and ATF), timber sale harvest planning, establishment, marketing, contracting, and administration, inventory execution and field oversight, forest road maintenance and improvement, and reforestation planning and contracting.

In his current role, Joe manages foresters in Steigerwaldt’s Tomahawk, Wisconsin, office. He is responsible for operations oversight of approximately 175,000 acres of client-owned properties, as well as client and company budget management, client relationships, project management, staffing, procurement, and execution of business directives and expectations.

joseph.mattke@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 304

Division Assistant

Loni R. Scherwinski

Loni Scherwinski serves as the Division Assistant at Steigerwaldt Land Services. She is responsible for supporting the Land and Resource Management division and will support division workflow, stumpage accounting and reconciling, client deliverables, and invoicing.

Loni holds an Associate Degree from Mid-State Technical College in Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Sciences.

Prior to her current position, Loni was a loan processor for Northwoods Community Credit Union and a Wood Payment Systems Administrator for Verso.

In her free time, Loni enjoys spending time with her family, UTVing and finding waterfalls.

loni.scherwinski@steigerwaldt.com
715.699.1401, ext. 202

Operations Manager - Forestry

Derek B. Schummer

Derek serves as the Forestry Operations Manager at Steigerwaldt Land Services. He is involved in project management, staff oversight, and business development support within the department. In his current role, Derek oversees a team of foresters who provide all aspects of land management for our large private landowners. He is responsible for operations oversight on client-owned properties, as well as client and company budget management, client relationships, project management, staffing, procurement, and execution of business directives and expectations.

Derek earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management, with a minor in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point in 2012. Prior to enrolling at UWSP, Derek enlisted in the U.S. Army from 2005 to 2007. Derek is a member of the Society of American Foresters, a cooperating forester, and a Certified Plan Writer for the Wisconsin DNR; he has also earned his FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot license.

Derek specializes in all aspects of timber sale setup and administration on a variety of timber types for clients including non-industrial private landowners, investment companies, and government agencies. Derek assists on timber inventory projects nationwide by providing logistical planning, as well as performing fieldwork. Derek also supports teams that monitored the implementation of forestry Best Management Practices (BMP) in Michigan and Minnesota.

In his free time, Derek enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and kids. Some of their favorite activities include traveling, biking, camping, and fishing.

derek.schummer@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 307

Project Forester

Rachel B. Smith

Rachel Smith serves as a Project Forester at Steigerwaldt Land Services. She is responsible for supporting the Land and Resource Management division through forest operations. Rachel specializes in forest management planning, timber sales, stand delineation, gathering inventory data, and boundary marking.

Rachel holds a Bachelor's Degree from North Carolina State University with an emphasis in Forest Management.

Prior to her current position, Rachel worked as a forester in North Carolina for five years. She assisted a variety of landowners in managing their forestland.

In her free time, Rachel enjoys archery, golf, and hunting.

rachel.smith@steigerwaldt.com
715.699.1401, ext. 214

Vice President - Land & Resource Management

Dan L. Toivonen

Dan Toivonen serves as the Vice President of Land and Resource Management at Steigerwaldt Land Services. Dan oversees the Forestry, Environmental and Tree Farm departments, and he is responsible for supporting the division through business development, large land management, environmental services, and tree farm activities. Dan has 30 years of experience in procurement and land management across the US and Canada. He is a Society of American Foresters certified forester and holds a bachelor’s degree in forestry from the University of WI - Stevens Point and a master’s in management from the College of St. Scholastica.

Prior to his current position, Dan spent most of his career with large industrial forestry companies across the US and Canada managing timberlands, leading procurement efforts, forest certification and sustainability, and managing and developing forestry professionals.

In his free time, Dan enjoys spending time with his family and new grandson and fishing whenever he can. He also enjoys hiking with his wife, occasional hunting trips, and spending time around their home in Springbrook, WI gardening and cutting firewood.

dan.toivonen@steigerwaldt.com
715.699.1401, ext. 212