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Our Core: Bret Hilliard
Our Core Bret Hilliard has been with Steigerwaldt for 4 years. He currently holds the title of Project Forester. What do you specialize in? I specialize in timber sale setup and administration, timber cruising, and carbon cruising. What does a day in your role look like? An average day in my job includes emails with…
Read MoreOur Core: Will Fox
Our Core Will Fox has been with Steigerwaldt for 1 year. He currently holds the title of Right-of-Way Agent. What do you specialize in? My specialty is real estate acquisition and navigating the real estate process for infrastructure and development projects. I handle real estate needs on behalf of clients and help clear the path…
Read MoreSnowmobile Safety and Awareness
Snowmobile Safety and Awareness We are in the heart of winter, a time often marked by the season’s deepest snow depths and continued cold temperatures. Our team relies on snowmobiles for quicker navigation and improved access to remote sites during these conditions. However, “Fool’s Spring” and fluctuating temperatures can quickly change trail and ice conditions.…
Read MoreOur Core: Karrie Hess
Our Core Karrie Hess has been with Steigerwaldt for 8 months. She currently holds the title of Valuation Operations Manager. What do you specialize in? I specialize in utility and infrastructure appraisals, as well as valuations for personal purposes such as estate planning. What does a day in your role look like? No two days…
Read MoreOur Core: Jennifer Hegnet
Our Core Jennifer Hegnet has been with Steigerwaldt for 3 1/2 years. She currently holds the title of Appraisal Specialist/Tree Farm Field Manager. What do you specialize in? I specialize in the appraisal of properties affected by utility easements. What does a day in your role look like? A typical day for me entails writing…
Read MoreOur Core: Kate Handberg
Our Core Kate Handberg has been with Steigerwaldt for 5 years. She currently holds the title of Inventory and GIS Department Manager. What do you specialize in? I specialize in coordinating field operations and geodatabase management. What does a day in your role look like? My days are typically a mix of meeting with team…
Read MoreOur Core: Haakon Hagemeister
Our Core Haakon Hagemeister has been with Steigerwaldt for 22 years. He currently holds the title of Vice President – Energy, Infrastructure, and Real Estate. What do you specialize in? I specialize in helping Steigerwaldt and our team grow and thrive by focusing on the people, processes, and relationships that make our team and clients…
Read MoreSafety at Steigerwaldt: Ice Safety
Safety at Steigerwaldt: Ice Safety When outside in the winter, you may come across a frozen waterway such as a pond, river, or wetland. Your first thought might be to just cross it to save on time and energy, but this decision could be risky and put you in danger. Take caution when you come…
Read MoreOur Core: Jacki Grigg
Our Core Jacki Grigg has been with Steigerwaldt for 8 years. She currently holds the title of Accounting Manager. What do you specialize in? I specialize in overseeing the day-to-day accounting functions of the company. What does a day in your role look like? My day is working with my team on day-to-day tasks along…
Read MoreSafety at Steigerwaldt: Hunting Season Safety
Safety at Steigerwaldt: Hunting Season Safety Happy November! As the Wisconsin gun deer hunting season opens this month, we want to wish hunters good luck! Make sure to keep safety a top priority and watch for others that may be in the woods with you! Bow season for deer is in full swing along with…
Read MoreOur Core: Kari Genson
Our Core Kari Genson has been with Steigerwaldt for 7 years. She currently holds the title of Regional Operations Manager – West Division. What do you specialize in? I specialize in managing right-of-way acquisition and land services for major transmission and distribution projects. My strengths are team leadership, landowner and client relations, and coordinating real…
Read MoreOur Core: Todd Frederickson
Our Core Todd Frederickson has been with Steigerwaldt for 13 years. He currently holds the title of Real Estate Broker. What do you specialize in? I specialize in brokering vacant forestland. What does a day in your role look like? Most of my days are exchanging phone calls and emails with buyers and sellers, but…
Read MoreSafety at Steigerwaldt: Cold Weather Safety
Safety at Steigerwaldt: Cold Weather Safety Welcome to Fall! We are in the midst of school starting, leaves changing hues, and cooler weather coming. While the fall equinox just occurred, weather changes quickly in the Northwoods. It’s never too early to plan ahead so that you are prepared for when the cold winds start and…
Read MoreBuilding Relationships
Building Relationships At Steigerwaldt Land Services, we know that successful right-of-way projects don’t start with acquisition; they start with relationships. From the first stages of routing and siting, early engagement with stakeholders sets the tone for the entire project. Taking the time to build trust and communicate early helps create a foundation that minimizes conflict,…
Read MoreOur Core: Keith Frank, Jr
Our Core Keith Frank Jr has been with Steigerwaldt for 3 years. He currently holds the title of Senior Right-of-Way Agent. What do you specialize in? I specialize in landowner negotiations. I explain the documents to landowners, answer questions, address concerns, and negotiate a fair and just compensation. What does a day in your role…
Read MoreEd’s Top Real Estate Listings – September 2025
Ed’s Top Real Estate Listings – September 2025 Ed Steigerwaldt’s investment philosophy is to Buy Smart, Manage Wisely, Enjoy Completely. Grummell This parcel has a great location along black-topped County Highway I near Ogema, Wisconsin. It has a nice forest cover of hardwood pole size timber with mixed aspen and balsam fir. The general area is…
Read MoreSafety at Steigerwaldt: Defensive Driving
Safety at Steigerwaldt: Defensive Driving At Steigerwaldt Land Services, we have team members driving and working on various project locations throughout the country, and their safety is of utmost importance. Oftentimes, getting to and from these worksites poses the greatest risk to the health of our team members. When it comes to defensive driving, these…
Read MoreOur Core: David Dhaseleer
Our Core Dave Dhaseleer has been with Steigerwaldt for 35 years. He currently holds the title of Senior Forester. What do you specialize in? I am working part time in large tract forest management. What does a day in your role look like? My focus is on providing expertise in forest management and real estate…
Read MoreOur Core: Dani DeCloux
Our Core Dani DeCloux has been with Steigerwaldt for almost 2 and a half years. She currently holds the title of Environmental Operations Manager. What do you specialize in? I consider my specialties to be invasive species identification and management, native habitat restoration, green infrastructure plantings, and vegetation management plans. Wetland Delineations and environmental permitting…
Read MoreOur Core: Sarah Fastelin
Our Core Sarah Fastelin has been with Steigerwaldt for 2 years. She currently holds the title of Division Coordinator. What do you specialize in? My specialty is expecting the unexpected! I have a degree in English Education, so I excel at proofing and formatting proposals, letters, and documents. I also highly enjoy being involved in…
Read MoreEd’s Top Real Estate Listings – July 2025
Ed’s Top Real Estate Listings – July 2025 Ed Steigerwaldt’s investment philosophy is to Buy Smart, Manage Wisely, Enjoy Completely. Connor O There are not many nice forestland parcels such as this 80-acre one available. This land has blacktopped road access on County Highway O, a great location near U.S. Highway 8, very good interior road…
Read MoreOur Core: Craig Dalton
Our Core Craig Dalton has been with Steigerwaldt for 2 and a half years. He currently holds the title of Senior Forester. What do you specialize in? I specialize in private woodlands management. What does a day in your role look like? My day includes working with landowners to develop and implement forest management activities…
Read MoreSafety at Steigerwaldt: Beat the Heat
Safety at Steigerwaldt: Beat the Heat! This month’s safety topic for the Steigerwaldt team is safety from the heat and how to prevent heat illnesses. It is officially the hottest month of the year, so it is very important to protect yourself from the sun and the heat. There are two types of illness that…
Read MoreOur Core: Scott Crum
Our Core Scott Crum has been with Steigerwaldt for 3 years. He currently holds the title of Analyst I. What do you specialize in? I specialize in large timberland appraisals, maintaining in-house database systems for lands under our management, as well as production of maps, spatial, and data analysis. What does a day in your…
Read MoreEd’s Top Real Estate Listings – June 2025
Ed’s Top Real Estate Listings – June 2025 Ed Steigerwaldt’s investment philosophy is to Buy Smart, Manage Wisely, Enjoy Completely. Schmuckal Tree Farm Here is the forest investment business opportunity that is special. This tree farm is one of the oldest and most recognizable in the Midwest and has approximately 35,000 trees in production. The trees…
Read MoreOur Core: Richard Congdon
Our Core Richard Congdon has been with Steigerwaldt for 5 and a half years. He currently holds the title of Forest Asset Manager. What do you specialize in? I specialize in managing large timberland assets. From stump to mill, our team provides comprehensive services for timberland investment clients. Additionally, I focus on client relations and…
Read MoreSafety at Steigerwaldt: Tick Safety
Tick Safety With warmer days ahead, we are all getting eager to get outside to enjoy the weather, but so are our insect friends in the forest. Spring and summer bring many insects out in the world including mosquitoes, black flies, deer flies, and mostly importantly, TICKS! Unlike the mosquito, ticks are sneaky, and, in…
Read MoreOur Core: Andrea Caron
Our Core Andrea Caron has been with Steigerwaldt for over 7 years. she currently holds the title of Appraisal Assistant. What do you specialize in? I specialize in both assisting the appraisal and brokerage departments as well as forestry on occasion. I am very detail orientated and work well in ensuring a job is not…
Read MoreOur Core: Josh Burling
Our Core Josh Burling has been with Steigerwaldt for 16 years. He currently holds the title of Chief Operations Officer. What do you specialize in? For the team, I support business operations, business performance, people leadership, strategic implementation, and business development. For clients, I primarily support timberland investment operations management, real estate brokerage, and real…
Read MoreOur Core: Andrew Bodin
Our Core Andrew Bodin has been with Steigerwaldt for almost 2 years. He currently holds the title of Forester. What do you specialize in? I specialize in timber sale set up, inventory, and timber cruising. What does a day in your role look like? On most days, I’m in the office for about an hour…
Read MoreEd’s Top Real Estate Listings – April 2025
Ed’s Top Real Estate Listings – April 2025 Ed Steigerwaldt’s investment philosophy is to Buy Smart, Manage Wisely, Enjoy Completely. Ceres Timber 8414-1 This parcel has great features for both timber and recreational investments. It’s located in northern Bayfield County, approximately 6 miles south of Lake Superior and from 3 to 8 miles from the Brule…
Read MoreOur Core: Ashley Beatty
Our Core Ashley Beatty has been with Steigerwaldt for almost 10 years. She currently holds the title of Communication and Development Director. What do you specialize in? I specialize in problem solving, process creation and implementation, team building, fostering Steigerwaldt culture, training facilitation, and marketing and communications. What does a day in your role look…
Read MoreSafety at Steigerwaldt: Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness
Safety at Steigerwaldt: Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness April 7-11 is Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin. Spring has arrived and soon so will severe weather. Severe weather can include thunderstorms, damaging winds, hail, and flooding. This season, there have already been a few tornado outbreaks in the Midwest, and the south has…
Read MoreUtility Easements
Utility Easements At Steigerwaldt Land Services, we know that securing easements and permits isn’t just a box to check—it’s the foundation of a successful project. With decades of experience, our team excels at navigating the balance of landowner negotiations, regulatory compliance, and project timelines. Whether it’s a transmission line, renewable energy site, or utility corridor,…
Read MoreOur Core: Andrew Baranowski
Our Core Andrew Baranowski has been with Steigerwaldt for 2 years, 8 months. He currently holds the title of Environmental Specialist. What do you specialize in? I specialize in Invasive Species control and tracking and recording pesticide use on projects. What does a day in your role look like? My day depends on what season…
Read MorePartner Spotlight: Lynn Wilson
Partner Spotlight Shining a light on our women-owned and led partners. What services do you provide? What is your favorite part about your job? WinterTide, LLC provides consulting services to select clients, primarily focused on operational excellence, procurement, supply chain, business development, and logistics in the forest products industry. WinterTide,LLC also delivers leadership development, mentoring,…
Read MoreEd’s Top Real Estate Listings – March 2025
Ed’s Top Real Estate Listings – March 2025 Ed Steigerwaldt’s investment philosophy is to Buy Smart, Manage Wisely, Enjoy Completely. Argonne Here is a great listing of a 1,000-acre tract of forestland that offers both timber investment and recreation. It’s located in Forest County, approximately 5 miles north of Crandon and 20 miles northeast of Rhinelander. …
Read MorePartner Spotlight: Dawn Urban
Partner Spotlight Shining a light on our women-owned and led partners. Urban HR Solutions supports Steigerwaldt in custom HR solutions that lead to a high-performance culture. Dawn has assisted with HR compliance, leadership development and coaching, employee relations, and development and strategic workforce development. What services do you provide? What is your favorite part about…
Read MorePartner Spotlight: Emily Gall & Kassie Dalsveen
Partner Spotlight Shining a light on our women-owned and led partners. North of Eight Design and Marketing was founded in 2018 by Emily Gall and is now co-owned and led with Kassie Dalsveen. North of Eight assists Steigerwaldt in a range of areas including website management, promotional material creation, videography, social media management, and SEO.…
Read MoreOur Core: Jon Andreas
Our Core Jon Andreas has been with Steigerwaldt for 7 1/2 years. He currently holds the title of Tree Farm Operations Director. What do you specialize in? Everything related to Christmas tree operations from planting to harvest for both wholesale and retail trees. What does a day in your role look like? Every day is…
Read MoreSafety at Steigerwaldt: Eye Protection
Safety at Steigerwaldt: Eye Protection March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month. Here are a few eye wellness recommendations: Make sure you have safety glasses in good condition; if you don’t, speak to your supervisor Wear glasses in the field to protect your eyes from branches, bugs, paint, debris, etc. Keep back up glasses in the…
Read MoreOur Core: Carol Ahles
Our Core Carol Ahles has been with Steigerwaldt for 17 years. She currently holds the title of Real Estate Specialist. What do you specialize in? I work primarily with preparing and proofreading documents, appraisals and any other types of documents needed for our acquisition needs. What does a day in your role look like? I…
Read MoreEd’s Top Real Estate Listings – February 2025
Ed’s Top Real Estate Listings – February 2025 Ed Steigerwaldt’s investment philosophy is to Buy Smart, Manage Wisely, Enjoy Completely. Pixley Shores This recreation parcel totals 71.23 acres and has an excellent location, less than 1/8 mile south of the Flambeau River and four miles west of Fifield. It is located along ½ mile of frontage…
Read MoreNavigating Utility Easements: Expertise that Drives Results
Navigating Utility Easements: Expertise That Drives Results Securing utility easements is a critical yet complex process that requires precision, expertise, and a deep understanding of both landowner concerns and regulatory requirements. Whether acquiring rights for transmission lines, pipeline corridors, or other infrastructure, a well-executed right-of-way strategy ensures projects stay on schedule while minimizing conflicts. At…
Read MoreSnowmobile Safety
Snowmobile Safety Welcome to February! We are in the heart of winter, and this month is usually filled with winter’s deepest snow depths and continued cold temps. By this time, there is typically a really good snowpack that is perfect for skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. Even if you’ve been on your snowmobile already this…
Read MoreEd’s Top Real Estate Listings – More January 2025
Ed’s Top Real Estate Listings – January 2025 Ed Steigerwaldt’s investment philosophy is to Buy Smart, Manage Wisely, Enjoy Completely. Whiskey River 2068 This 120-acre tract is located northeast of Merrill and 1 mile west of Gleason, Wisconsin. It has excellent road access via a town road which borders for ¼ mile on the east (Axen…
Read MoreWhat is 1031 Exchange?
What is 1031 Exchange? A properly structured “1031 exchange,” also called a “like kind exchange,” allows a landowner to sell a property, to reinvest the proceeds in a new property and to defer all capital gain taxes. It is addressed in detail in Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 (a)(1) states: “No gain or loss shall…
Read MoreThe Importance of Professional Right-of-Way Acquisition in Infrastructure Projects
The Importance of Professional Right-of-Way Acquisition in Infrastructure Projects Every major infrastructure project, whether it’s a new transmission line, pipeline, or highway, relies on the right way acquisition process to succeed. It’s the foundation that ensures these projects can move forward efficiently, legally, and with minimal disruption to project stakeholders and project timelines. The Right-of-Way…
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