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Our Core: Jamie Ruppert
Our Core Jamie Ruppert has been with Steigerwaldt for two and a half years. She currently holds the title of Accounts Payable Coordinator. What do you specialize in? I specialize in Accounts Payable and support time and expense entries for the whole company. What does a day in your role look like? A day in…
Read MoreWhat Does a Consulting Forester Do? A Guide to Professional Forestry Consulting
Across the United States, millions of acres of forestland are owned by families, individuals, and private organizations, making responsible forest management an important part of long-term conservation. Whether you own a few acres of woodland, manage thousands of acres of timberland, or represent a utility, municipality, or conservation organization, making informed decisions about your forest…
Read MoreOur Core: Rachel Rubo
Our Core Rachel Rubo has been with Steigerwaldt for a year and a half. She currently holds the title of Division Coordinator for Land & Resource Management. What do you specialize in? I specialize in coordinating the day-to-day operations of my department, including invoicing, proposals, and travel. What does a day in your role look…
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 MoreEffective Communication
Effective Communication Effective communication is one of the most valuable tools on any successful right of way project. Whether we’re working with utility clients, landowners, engineers, environmental consultants, surveyors, legal teams, appraisers, or construction personnel, every conversation plays a role in moving a project forward. On complex linear infrastructure projects like high-voltage transmission lines and…
Read MoreOur Core: Evan Roubal
Our Core Evan Roubal has been with Steigerwaldt for just over 2 and a half years. He currently holds the title of Forester II. What do you specialize in? I specialize in timber sale preparation activities. These include stand reconnaissance, timber sale proposals, harvest and property boundary establishment, harvest marking, and volume cruising. Additionally, I…
Read MoreOur Core: Carli Rashke
Our Core Carli Rashke has been with Steigerwaldt for 3 years. She currently holds the title of Forest Inventory Project Manager. What do you specialize in? I specialize in planning, overseeing, and analyzing forest inventory projects, along with supporting the field crews that execute on projects. What does a day in your role look like?…
Read MoreOur Core: Travis Polinske
Our Core Travis Polinske has been with Steigerwaldt for 4 years. He currently holds the title of Human Resources Manager. What do you specialize in? I specialize in all things HR related – recruitment and hiring, employee relations, payroll, compensation and benefits, and compliance. What does a day in your role look like? My day…
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: Joe Mattke
Our Core Joe Mattke has been with Steigerwaldt for 15 and a half years. He currently holds the title of Vice President – Field Operations. What do you specialize in? I specialize in timberland management projects. What does a day in your role look like? It is highly dependent on the day. Most days consist…
Read MoreOur Core: Manci Li
Our Core Manci Li has been with Steigerwaldt for almost 2 years. She currently holds the title of Senior Data Scientist & Carbon Project Manager. What do you specialize in? My work is rooted in data and problem-solving; I bring a data science lens to forest carbon project development and management. On the technical side,…
Read MoreOur Core: Kathy Koeser
Our Core Kathy Koeser has been with Steigerwaldt for 2 years. She currently holds the title of Document Specialist. What do you specialize in? As a paralegal, I chose to specialize in real estate because it is one of the more positive practice areas. I’m continually impressed by the fact that a carefully and properly…
Read MoreEd’s Top Real Estate Listings – May 2026
Ed’s Top Real Estate Listings – May 2026 Ed Steigerwaldt’s investment philosophy is to Buy Smart, Manage Wisely, Enjoy Completely. Boyd Creek 1 This is the timber investment tract many of you have been waiting for. It’s a 360-acre parcel located approximately 30 miles east of Hayward Wisconsin, ¼ mile north of County Hwy B,…
Read MoreOur Core: Loni Kidd
Our Core Loni Kidd has been with Steigerwaldt for almost 3 years. She currently holds the title of Document Specialist. What do you specialize in? I specialize in creating and managing project files, data entry, and creating and proofing documents for accuracy. What does a day in your role look like? My typical day is…
Read MoreOur 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,…
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