Jon holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. In addition, Jon holds an Associates degree in Automotive Technology from North Central Technical College.

Jon is responsible for directing, coordinating, and leading Steigerwaldt Tree Farm’s field operations and manages wholesale and retail Christmas tree sales. His duties also include budget management, performance targets, action plan, data analysis, and marketing for Steigerwaldt Tree Farms. Jon works as the tree farm field operations leader and works with other members of the department to develop and maintain client relationships. He supervises farm projects, processes, and scheduling between in-house departments to maintain efficiencies. He is the lead on maintenance of GIS data for Steigerwaldt lands and Christmas tree inventory. Jon also serves as the lead liaison with our Forestry Department, and directs and evaluates equipment needs and maintenance.

Prior to his current position, Jon was responsible for evaluating, identifying, leading a tree crew, and safely using a chain saw to successfully remove hazard trees from along trail systems to provide safe trails for recreationalists.

In his free time, Jon enjoys mountain biking and camping with his wife and daughter.

jon.andreas@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 347

Meagan is knowledgeable in sustainable forest management practices, timber sale administration and set up, installing harvest boundaries, and timber inventory processes. She specializes in forest management in the Midwest and Northeast. Meagan assists other departments to preserve and maintain the trademark of ‘Quality work fast with honesty and integrity’.

Meagan earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management and a certificate in Environmental Science from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Prior to her position with Steigerwaldt, Meagan served as a Peace Corps volunteer for two years as an Agroforestry Extension Agent in Senegal, West Africa. She is a member of the Society of American Foresters. Meagan operates out of the Tomahawk, Wisconsin office.

In her free time, Meagan enjoys traveling, running, biking, rock climbing, kayaking; really anything that gets her outdoors. She also enjoys trying new things.

meagan.backhaus@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 335

Josh serves as our Regional Operations Director for Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc. Josh has worked for Steigerwaldt since graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resources with a Forest Management Emphasis and a Certificate in Environmental Studies. He is an active member of the Society of American Foresters and the Association of Consulting Foresters. He is a cooperating forester with the Wisconsin DNR and is MFL certified and FISTA SFI trained.

Josh specializes in forest operations oversight and execution for large private landowners (TIMO, REIT, and large private non-industrial ownerships). He is experienced in all aspects of Lake States and Appalachian silviculture, third-party certification systems (FSC, 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. He holds a Wisconsin Real Estate Sales License and assists clients with timberland and recreational real estate acquisitions, dispositions, marketing, contracting, due diligence, recreational lease program oversight, and strategic direction.

In his current role, Josh manages Steigerwaldt’s offices in Hayward, Wisconsin and Negaunee, Michigan. He is responsible for operations oversight of approximately 275,000 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.

Josh resides in Hayward, Wisconsin, and enjoys spending time with his family, deer hunting, searching for shed antlers, musky fishing, and coaching youth basketball.

josh.burling@steigerwaldt.com
715.699.1401, ext. 203

Dalton has a Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. He is a member of the Society of American Foresters.

As a Staff Forester, Dalton is responsible for timber sale setup, identifying and marking harvest boundaries, and timber sale administration; he is also knowledgeable in utility pole marking and management, as well as scouting and identifying future timber sales. Dalton also has experience in inventory cruising, carbon inventory cruising, and assisting in logistics of carbon projects.

dalton.bygd@steigerwaldt.com
715.699.1401, ext. 212

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.

andrea.caron@steigerwaldt.com
906.273.0661, ext. 102

Adam earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, with an emphasis on Forest Management as well as Forest Administration and Utilization. He also earned a minor degree in Soil Science.

Adam has been with Steigerwaldt Land Services since graduating in 2005. His day to day responsibilities include project level land management for a variety of landowners here in northern Wisconsin. He is proficient at timber sale preparation and administration, management plan preparation, forest inventory, re-forestation, and Best Management Practices implementation.

Throughout his career, Adam has furthered his education and received additional certifications. He is a Certified Managed Forest Law plan writer in Wisconsin, has received Sustainable Forest Initiative (SFI) Certification through the Forest Industry Safety and Training Alliance (FISTA), and is a certified Karner Blue Butterfly (KBB) surveyor. Adam is also a Wisconsin Cooperating Consulting Forester and a member of the Society of American Foresters.

Outside of Steigerwaldt, Adam enjoys spending his time outdoors, traveling, and spending time on the farm back home in northeast Wisconsin.

adam.debauch@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 330

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

Nick’s current job duties at Steigerwaldt include daily operations in forestry, right-of-way, and brokerage. Nick also plays a role as an appraisal assistant in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Additionally, Nick has participated in timber cruising projects across the country. His duties also include timber surveillance with camera implementation and data processing.

Nick earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management and a certificate in Environmental Science from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He is a member of the Society of American Foresters. Nick operates out of the Hayward, Wisconsin, and Negaunee, Michigan offices.

In his free time, Nick enjoys any outdoor activity including hiking, hunting, fishing, and camping. When he can, he also enjoys woodworking and trying all kinds of craft beer.

nick.eiden@steigerwaldt.com
715.699.1401, ext. 207

Forrest serves as our Analysis and Technology Solutions Operations Director at Steigerwaldt Land Services. In this role, he leads a team that provides a wide range of forest resource and timber industry analysis services to private, industry, and public agency clients. Forrest works in tandem with Steigerwaldt appraisal, real estate, and forest management departments to support consulting efforts. He manages geospatial services at Steigerwaldt, and works to connect clients with GIS solutions that meet their needs, with an eye to enhance and leverage data and processes.

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.

forrest.gibeault@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 317

Claire has been involved in the natural resources industry since graduating from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point with a degree in Forestry Ecosystem Restoration and Management. She is responsible for assisting senior staff members with forestry analysis and inventory projects, appraisal work, and timber sale setup.

She helps lead inventory projects both in and out of state with a special focus in quality control and data organization. She has experience in forest inventory and project management, including logistics, plot installation, and client communications; forest carbon experience including implementing detailed inventory protocols, audits, annual updates, and monitoring to meet regulatory deadlines. Claire’s experience also includes drafting written inventory materials and training. She has experience in North American plant identification and timber sale setup and administration.

In her free time, Claire enjoys hiking, canoeing the lakes of northern Minnesota, and quilting.

claire.hillmeyer@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 338

Tom Hittle serves as Senior Vice President, Project Coordination and Business Development at Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc. He has over 30 years of forestry consulting experience and served as Steigerwaldt’s Forestry and GIS Operations Director for 15 years prior to his current position. In this previous role, he was responsible for management of over 350,000 acres of client-owned timberland. He has a wide range of expertise in forest management and timberland real estate gained from years of hands-on consulting and forest management efforts on small and large private forestlands, and for county, state, federal, tribal, utility, investment, and conservancy clients. Tom’s experience includes due diligence for timberland acquisitions, resource analysis and forest management planning, systems development and implementation, and management scenario modeling on a variety of consulting projects. He has appeared as an expert witness, testifying on timber volumes, values, and forest management practices for clients in Marquette County, Michigan, and Adams, Washburn, Portage, and Langlade Counties, Wisconsin, and has worked on numerous other projects settled prior to court.

Tom was appointed in 2013 by the governor of Wisconsin to serve on the Wisconsin Council on Forestry; in 2019 he was appointed as the Chair of the Council. He served as State Chair for the Wisconsin Society of American Foresters (2014 – 2015), and also served as the State Chair for the Wisconsin Chapter of the Association of Consulting Foresters (2017 – 2018). Tom is actively involved in forest policy matters and is an advocate for the forest industry, recently giving presentations to the Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association, Wisconsin Counties Association, Wisconsin Board of Commissioners of Public Lands-Board of Directors, Wisconsin Statewide Department of Natural Resources Forestry staff, and at regional and national Society of American Foresters conferences.

tom.hittle@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 314

Vince holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management from The University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. He is responsible for all aspects of timber sale setup for industrial and private landowners on a variety of cover types and silvicultural prescriptions. He also works on timber sale administration, tract inspections, and timber cruising for corporate clients across the country. Vince’s duties also include monitoring road conditions, overseeing red pine planting operations in the spring, and working on the tree farm during harvest season.

Prior to his current position, Vince was an intern with Compass Land Consultants. His primary duties were marking northern hardwoods on industrial lands in Upper Michigan. Prior to his full-time employment, he was a limited term employee with Steigerwaldt Land Services, with primary duties including carbon inventory in Alaska and Kentucky and inventory for industrial clients in Wisconsin.

In his free time, Vince enjoys spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, and hiking with family and friends.

vince.kambitsis@steigewaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 344

Mike is a graduate of Vermilion Community College and holds a degree in Natural Resource Technology.

Mike is responsible for overseeing activities on clients’ land bases and ensuring logging, site prep, and reforestations are completed in a safe, effective, and timely manner. His duties include timber marking, boundary line establishment, timber sale administration, harvest planning, reforestation contracting, planting and site prep administration, rail car loading logistics, and timber cruising. He specializes in pine management, harvest planning, and ensuring timber sales are set up and completed in a timely manner for clients. Mike is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a Certified Pesticide Applicator.

In his free time, Mike enjoys spending time with family, hunting, fishing, shed hunting, and getting his kids involved in the outdoors in any way possible.

mike.love@steigerwaldt.com
715.699.1401, ext. 208

Joe serves as the Regional Operations Director 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

Richard earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management with a certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with a forestry emphasis from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. He is a member of the Society of American Foresters.

Richard’s responsibilities as a Staff Forester include all aspects of timber sale setup on a variety of timber types for large block landowners, as well as private landowners. He assists in the training and development of intern and seasonal employees and is also involved in nationwide inventory projects. Richard is actively involved in the annual harvest and retail sales of Christmas trees.

In his free time, Richard enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and friends, hunting, fishing, and farming.

richard.rudolf@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 303

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. He is a member of the Society of American Foresters, a cooperating forester and Certified Plan Writer for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and is FISTA–SFI certified.

Derek’s responsibilities as an Assistant Project Forester at Steigerwaldt Land Services include all aspects of timber sale setup and administration on a variety of timber types for large block landowners as well as private landowners. Derek also assists on inventory projects nationwide and forestry Best Management Practice (BMP) monitoring projects in Michigan and Minnesota.

In his free time, Derek enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and kids, biking, fishing, and playing frisbee golf.

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

Brock earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point in 2013 with a minor in wildlife. He is a member of the Society of American Foresters, a cooperating forester and Certified Plan Writer for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and is FISTA–SFI certified.

Brock’s responsibilities as an Assistant Project Forester include all aspects of timber sale setup and administration on a variety of timber types and ownerships. He also oversees planting crews and performs plantation survival surveys. Brock assists on inventory projects nationwide and forestry Best Management Practice (BMP) monitoring projects in Michigan and Minnesota.

In his free time, Brock enjoys spending time with family and friends, hunting, fishing, camping, gardening, and relaxing at the cabin.

brock.tetzlaff@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 305

Jennifer earned her Office Management Diploma at Moraine Park in 1998. She continues to take additional professional courses to further her education.

Jennifer’s responsibilities at Steigerwaldt Land Services include all aspects of administration for multiple departments including Forestry, Business Development, Analysis and Technical Services, and Surveying. She is efficient in time entry; invoice, payment, budget, and contract processing for clients and contractors; scale and payment entry; bonds and letter of credits, insurance, and training maintenance for contractors and staff; correspondence routing; document preparation and filing; and client/project tracking and organization. She monitors safety awareness and safety kit supplies, quality control, client contact information, and assists in the onboarding and offboarding of staff. In addition, she has a role on the Office Administration and Marketing teams, continuing to promote Steigerwaldt and their trademark: quality work fast, with honesty and integrity.

In her free time, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family, reading, doing word search and crossword puzzles, and putting together jigsaw puzzles.

jennifer.turkiewicz@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 319

Ben earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management with a minor in Soil Science from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2005. Throughout his career, Ben has furthered his education and received many certifications including plan writer certifications, SFI certification, pesticide applicator certifications, and advanced training in wetland delineation. He is also a member of the Society of American Foresters and Association of Consulting Foresters.

Ben’s current job duties at Steigerwaldt Land Services include project supervision and land management for a variety of clients including non-industrial private landowners, investment companies, and government agencies. He is proficient at timber sale preparation and administration, management plan preparation, forest inventory, re-forestation, and Best Management Practice implementation. Ben also oversees the Environmental Department at Steigerwaldt, which provides pesticide application, wetland delineation, and environmental monitoring services.

In his free time, Ben enjoys spending time recreating in the Northwoods of Wisconsin with his wife and three children.

ben.williams@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 321

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 Badger football teams

scott.zaremba@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 323

Forrest serves as our Analysis and Technology Solutions Operations Director at Steigerwaldt Land Services. In this role, he leads a team that provides a wide range of forest resource and timber industry analysis services to private, industry, and public agency clients. Forrest works in tandem with Steigerwaldt appraisal, real estate, and forest management departments to support consulting efforts. He manages geospatial services at Steigerwaldt, and works to connect clients with GIS solutions that meet their needs, with an eye to enhance and leverage data and processes.

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.

forrest.gibeault@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 317

Claire has been involved in the natural resources industry since graduating from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point with a degree in Forestry Ecosystem Restoration and Management. She is responsible for assisting senior staff members with forestry analysis and inventory projects, appraisal work, and timber sale setup.

She helps lead inventory projects both in and out of state with a special focus in quality control and data organization. She has experience in forest inventory and project management, including logistics, plot installation, and client communications; forest carbon experience including implementing detailed inventory protocols, audits, annual updates, and monitoring to meet regulatory deadlines. Claire’s experience also includes drafting written inventory materials and training. She has experience in North American plant identification and timber sale setup and administration.

In her free time, Claire enjoys hiking, canoeing the lakes of northern Minnesota, and quilting.

claire.hillmeyer@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 338

Chad is responsible for GIS development out of the Hayward office. His duties include the development of GIS maps and data sets using ESRI ArcMap, ESRI ArcGIS Pro, and QGIS. He is the primary developer for cloud-based GIS technologies and programming tasks. Chad specializes in producing custom map products for clients. He is also responsible for the majority of customized software and data development inside Steigerwaldt.

Prior to his current position, Chad was a GIS Specialist at Northwest Regional Planning Commission in Spooner. Chad has worked in the GIS field since 1996.

Chad holds a GIS Technician Associates Degree from Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and a Microcomputer Operator Technical Diploma from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College.

In his free time, Chad enjoys spending time outdoors, hunting, and camping. He plays guitar, banjo, and sings in several local bands, as well as solo.

chad.kostner@steigerwaldt.com
715.699.1401, ext. 206

John works closely with the Senior Project Surveyor, completing necessary fieldwork to provide accurate data for finished products. John is the liaison between clients and the office and effectively communicates what the company is providing in the field, answering any questions, and providing additional information to the client as needed. John’s duties also include locating and/or setting the monumentation and lot lines for the client and staking it in a clear manner so there are no ambiguities in the field. One of his primary duties is collecting the field data efficiently and with the accuracy and precision that is required to provide the highest quality product possible. He also sets the pace as the field crew leader and is responsible for overseeing junior crew members to ensure high quality of work.

John specializes in locating and setting monumentation and all aspects of construction surveying including municipal infrastructure and utilities, curb and gutter, highway construction, transmission/power line construction, and oil and gas exploration. He is also proficient in collecting topographic data at the standards needed for engineering purposes, GIS, ALTA/NSPS, and FEMA Flood Certifications.

John is a member of the Wisconsin Society of Land Surveyors and the Northern Lakes Chapter of the WSLS.

Prior to his current position, John was a party chief for two separate engineering and surveying companies in Wisconsin and Colorado over the course of 12 years. His work included all aspects of boundary and construction surveying in New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, and Wisconsin. Prior to joining the surveying profession, he worked for the United States Forest Service for seven years in Colorado and Idaho.

John holds a B.S. in Outdoor Recreation and Resource Management from Indiana University – Bloomington. He has received his Professional License in Land Surveying in July of 2019 and is looking forward to helping expand the Land Surveying Department.

In his free time, John enjoys spending time with his family, building furniture, and exploring with his backpack and canoe.

john.jursa@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 347

Emily is professional land surveyor licensed by the State of Wisconsin with substantial work experience. She is responsible for assisting with the business management of the land surveying operations. This includes serving as a high-level crew leader, project management, promotion of services, primary contact lead, and meeting all client expectations, while seeing a project through all aspects, start to finish. Her duties also include project research, field work, data analysis, and drafting of all mapping products and land descriptions. She assists with project tracking and direction of administrative staff regarding document preparation and client correspondence. Emily incorporates respect, curiosity, flexibility, and profitability as core values in the work she does, and she delivers quality work fast, with honesty and integrity.

Emily specializes in consulting with clients regarding regulatory issues pertaining to their project and has an extensive knowledge of local ordinances. She works regularly with WDNR, FEMA, county, and town zoning personnel to help guide clients with their project needs. She has an extensive background and experience with subdividing sections, the re-establishment of the US Public Land Survey System corners. She works with project management and coordination to ensure that timelines and expectations are exceeded, and is the lead on quality control within the land surveying department.

Emily served as the President of the Wisconsin Society of Land Surveyors in 2016 and remains an active member on their Board of Directors. She is also in tune with the actions of the National Society of Land Surveyors, serving as a representative of the surveyors of Wisconsin on their Board of Directors. She is also active with the Geospatial Committee and the Ethics and Standards of Practice Committee at the state level, and she chairs the Workforce Development Committee at the national level.

Prior to her current position, Emily served as the County Surveyor for Marathon County, Wisconsin. She served in that capacity for 5 years, and worked for the Conservation, Planning, and Zoning office of Marathon County for 13 years. There she gained the knowledge and experience to navigate local and state ordinances and statutes to help clients meet their goals.

Emily holds an Associates Degree in Science, specializing in Land Surveying from Nicolet College in 2001. She also continued her education and acquired additional certificates as a Certified Survey Technician in 2003. She earned her Professional Land Surveyor’s license in 2005, and she acquired her certification as a Certified Federal Surveyor in 2013.

In her spare time, Emily enjoys coaching volleyball for the local high school and youth club programs. She is active with the youth softball program and loves to watch her two daughters contribute to their sports teams. She and her husband also enjoy traveling and spending time outdoors with their family.

emily.pierce@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 309

Chris has worked in the forest industry since graduating from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry. He previously earned an Associate of Applied Science in Forestry at Vermilion Community College in Ely, Minnesota.

Throughout his career, Chris has been involved in industrial and non-industrial private land management. He currently manages Timberland Investment Management Organization (TIMO) land bases in northern Wisconsin. He earned the role of a real estate salesperson in 2017, where he specializes in vacant land sales.

Outside of Steigerwaldt Land Services, he is a town board supervisor and he is active in the youth wrestling program. In his free time, he and his wife keep busy raising four children on their property near Hayward, Wisconsin. His hobbies include bird hunting with his two labs, fishing with the family, and coaching.

chris.burke@steigerwaldt.com
715.699.1401, ext. 213

Josh serves as our Regional Operations Director for Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc. Josh has worked for Steigerwaldt since graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resources with a Forest Management Emphasis and a Certificate in Environmental Studies. He is an active member of the Society of American Foresters and the Association of Consulting Foresters. He is a cooperating forester with the Wisconsin DNR and is MFL certified and FISTA SFI trained.

Josh specializes in forest operations oversight and execution for large private landowners (TIMO, REIT, and large private non-industrial ownerships). He is experienced in all aspects of Lake States and Appalachian silviculture, third-party certification systems (FSC, 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. He holds a Wisconsin Real Estate Sales License and assists clients with timberland and recreational real estate acquisitions, dispositions, marketing, contracting, due diligence, recreational lease program oversight, and strategic direction.

In his current role, Josh manages Steigerwaldt’s offices in Hayward, Wisconsin and Negaunee, Michigan. He is responsible for operations oversight of approximately 275,000 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.

Josh resides in Hayward, Wisconsin, and enjoys spending time with his family, deer hunting, searching for shed antlers, musky fishing, and coaching youth basketball.

josh.burling@steigerwaldt.com
715.699.1401, ext. 203

Adam earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, with an emphasis on Forest Management as well as Forest Administration and Utilization. He also earned a minor degree in Soil Science.

Adam has been with Steigerwaldt Land Services since graduating in 2005. His day to day responsibilities include project level land management for a variety of landowners here in northern Wisconsin. He is proficient at timber sale preparation and administration, management plan preparation, forest inventory, re-forestation, and Best Management Practices implementation.

Throughout his career, Adam has furthered his education and received additional certifications. He is a Certified Managed Forest Law plan writer in Wisconsin, has received Sustainable Forest Initiative (SFI) Certification through the Forest Industry Safety and Training Alliance (FISTA), and is a certified Karner Blue Butterfly (KBB) surveyor. Adam is also a Wisconsin Cooperating Consulting Forester and a member of the Society of American Foresters.

Outside of Steigerwaldt, Adam enjoys spending his time outdoors, traveling, and spending time on the farm back home in northeast Wisconsin.

adam.debauch@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 330

Dalton has a Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. He is a member of the Society of American Foresters.

As a Staff Forester, Dalton is responsible for timber sale setup, identifying and marking harvest boundaries, and timber sale administration; he is also knowledgeable in utility pole marking and management, as well as scouting and identifying future timber sales. Dalton also has experience in inventory cruising, carbon inventory cruising, and assisting in logistics of carbon projects.

dalton.bygd@steigerwaldt.com
715.699.1401, ext. 212

Mike is a graduate of Vermilion Community College and holds a degree in Natural Resource Technology.

Mike is responsible for overseeing activities on clients’ land bases and ensuring logging, site prep, and reforestations are completed in a safe, effective, and timely manner. His duties include timber marking, boundary line establishment, timber sale administration, harvest planning, reforestation contracting, planting and site prep administration, rail car loading logistics, and timber cruising. He specializes in pine management, harvest planning, and ensuring timber sales are set up and completed in a timely manner for clients. Mike is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a Certified Pesticide Applicator.

In his free time, Mike enjoys spending time with family, hunting, fishing, shed hunting, and getting his kids involved in the outdoors in any way possible.

mike.love@steigerwaldt.com
715.699.1401, ext. 208

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. He is a member of the Society of American Foresters, a cooperating forester and Certified Plan Writer for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and is FISTA–SFI certified.

Derek’s responsibilities as an Assistant Project Forester at Steigerwaldt Land Services include all aspects of timber sale setup and administration on a variety of timber types for large block landowners as well as private landowners. Derek also assists on inventory projects nationwide and forestry Best Management Practice (BMP) monitoring projects in Michigan and Minnesota.

In his free time, Derek enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and kids, biking, fishing, and playing frisbee golf.

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

Ben earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management with a minor in Soil Science from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2005. Throughout his career, Ben has furthered his education and received many certifications including plan writer certifications, SFI certification, pesticide applicator certifications, and advanced training in wetland delineation. He is also a member of the Society of American Foresters and Association of Consulting Foresters.

Ben’s current job duties at Steigerwaldt Land Services include project supervision and land management for a variety of clients including non-industrial private landowners, investment companies, and government agencies. He is proficient at timber sale preparation and administration, management plan preparation, forest inventory, re-forestation, and Best Management Practice implementation. Ben also oversees the Environmental Department at Steigerwaldt, which provides pesticide application, wetland delineation, and environmental monitoring services.

In his free time, Ben enjoys spending time recreating in the Northwoods of Wisconsin with his wife and three children.

ben.williams@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 321

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 Badger football teams

scott.zaremba@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 323

Laura earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management and Urban Forestry from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point in 2009. Laura’s current job duties at Steigerwaldt Land Services include overseeing daily operations of the appraisal and office administration departments, performing market studies, appraisal project management, and report assistance. Laura is currently completing coursework to become a Certified General Appraiser.

Having a diverse knowledge of real estate and forestry, Laura is well versed in advising landowners on property management techniques to meet their individual goals. She routinely performs tree damage services relating to timber trespass and individual tree damage claims. She has earned the “Tree Risk Assessment Qualification” through ISA. In addition, Laura has taken a lead role working on forestry Best Management Practice (BMP) implementation monitoring projects in Minnesota and Michigan.

In her free time, Laura enjoys spending time with her husband and three sons on their small hobby farm in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, where she raises chickens, practices her apiary skills, and enjoys managing a small fruit tree and blueberry orchard.

laura.heier@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 315

EXPERIENCE
Appraisal: Current main job duty is as senior staff appraiser. Earned Certified General Appraiser licenses in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota in April 2001. Past projects have included federal/industrial land exchanges, large tract, industrial land disposals and acquisitions, conservation easements, and other vacant forestland properties of various acreages. Took Appraisal Institute–sponsored course entitled “Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (Yellow Book)” on November 5 and 6, 2009 in Livonia, Michigan.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Manager of Steigerwaldt’s PC Arc/Info GIS from 1991 (its implementation) to 2000. Experienced in all phases of a GIS project from initial planning to final hard copy maps.

Aerial Photo Mapping and Interpretation: Skilled in black and white, true color, and color infrared photo interpretation at scales ranging from 1:12,000 to 1:40,000 throughout the upper Midwest.

Forest Inventory and Cruising: Entry level position in June 1980. Occasional projects still arise that provide opportunities to apply his extensive field experience or assist in cruise design.

Forest Management Planning: Trained to perform all private forestland management tasks including the initial land inspection, creating a management plan, and implementing the plan through the use of timber harvesting, tree planting, or other management tools as needed.

EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, Bachelor of Science in Forest Management, 1980
LICENSES AND MEMBERSHIPS
Wisconsin Certified General Appraiser No. 1106
Michigan Certified General Appraiser No. 1201068220
Minnesota Certified General Appraiser No. 20276195
Association of Consulting Foresters since 2004
Society of American Foresters since 1984
bob.karl@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274

Steve works as an Appraisal Assistant and specializes in utility easement appraisals, waterfront properties, hunting land, large tracts of forestland, and agricultural land. Steve earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography – Cartography/GIS Option from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. Steve’s previous work as a GIS professional assists him with his current job of appraising vacant land all over Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, and beyond.

In his free time, Steve enjoys almost any outdoor activity including hunting, fishing, canoeing, skiing, and backpacking.

steve.kimble@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 333

Heather earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management and Urban Forestry from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point in 2008. She is a member of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers and the International Right-of-Way Association.

Heather’s current job duties at Steigerwaldt include research and contributes to appraisals of hunting land, large tracts of forestland and agricultural land, and waterfront properties. Her prior work experience in specialty agriculture along with her degree in forestry provide her a diverse background in appraisal assistance throughout Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota.

In her free time, Heather enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two children.

heather.price@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 322

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.

ed.steigerwaldt@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 313

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 a ten-time finisher of the Ironman triathlon and is a believer in grit, tenacity, and consistency in business, organizational, and personal achievement.

lee.steigerwaldt@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 318

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 Badger football teams

scott.zaremba@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 323

As a member of Steigerwaldt’s Right-of-Way department, Carol is responsible for assisting the department in document preparation and execution, market study research, and project procurement.

She helps lead acquisition projects with a special focus in quality control and data organization. She has received her Right-of-Way Agent designation through the International Right-of-Way Association and has applied for her Right-of-Way Negotiation and Acquisition designation (R/W NAC) through IRWA, expecting to receive this in 2019. Carol is a licensed real estate agent and notary in Wisconsin.

Carol has worked on numerous transmission line, gas line, and highway projects in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota.

In her free time, Carol enjoys spending time with her family and fishing the lakes of northern Minnesota and Wisconsin.

carol.ahles@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 306

Jacki earned her Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Urban Planning at University of Wisconsin – Whitewater in 1996. She has continued her education by working on her Master of Business with Keller Graduate School of Management. Jacki continues to enhance her knowledge in right of way principles as she completes ongoing classes through the International Right of Way Association (IRWA).

Jacki’s responsibilities at Steigerwaldt Land Services include assisting the ROW department in document preparation, execution, and project procurement. She assists with maintaining in-house database systems to record landowner information and track important dates. She reviews title work for encumbrances and liens, maintains files of all project documentation, and supports the right-of-way department by producing and distributing project information to clients and customers. Jacki assists with quality control and data organization for all acquisition projects.

In her free time, Jacki enjoys spending time with her family, canoeing, camping, and scrapbooking.

jacki.grigg@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 320

As Real Estate Broker Operations Director, Todd is responsible for department business development, client relations, procurement, team performance, budget, and action plans. Todd is a licensed Real Estate Broker in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota where he facilitates land sales for clients and assists buyers in acquiring properties. His duties also include conducting highway and utility right-of-way acquisitions and assisting Certified General Appraisers with appraisal work.

He is a member of the National, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota Associations of Realtors as well as local associations such as the Greater Northwoods Association of Realtors, Realtors Association of Northwestern Wisconsin, the Central Wisconsin Board of Realtors, the Lake Superior Area Realtors, and the Upper Peninsula Association of Realtors.

Todd holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Natural Science from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. Prior to his current position, Todd was a high school science instructor and coach. In his free time, Todd enjoys many outdoor activities with his family.

todd.frederickson@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 327

Haakon serves as the Right-of-Way Operations Director for Steigerwaldt and has been with the company since 2004. He worked as a staff and project forester prior to transitioning into his current role in 2011. Haakon earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management from Michigan Technological University in 2002. He is a member of the International Right of Way Association, Society of American Foresters, and Association of Consulting Foresters. He served as the chapter chair of the Northeast Chapter of the Society of American Foresters from 2011 to 2013. Haakon holds a SR/WA designation, is a Wisconsin and Michigan Notary, and is a Wisconsin Cooperating Forester.

Haakon’s current job duties at Steigerwaldt include performing and overseeing all aspects of utility and highway right-of-way acquisitions including attending public meetings, obtaining necessary local and state permits, preparing market studies, negotiating with public and private landowners, settling damage claims, and handling vegetation management issues. As Operations Director, Haakon is also responsible for the development, implementation, and supervision of the day-to-day activities of the Real Estate Acquisition team. This includes reviewing, evaluating, and managing the acquisition process, ensuring due diligence, and compliance with all client and statutory requirements. Additionally, Haakon coordinates with clients on project schedule and workflow to ensure successful completion within specified timeframes.

In his free time, Haakon enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters, brook trout fishing, and spending time outdoors.

haakon.h@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 332

Steve works as an Appraisal Assistant and specializes in utility easement appraisals, waterfront properties, hunting land, large tracts of forestland, and agricultural land. Steve earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography – Cartography/GIS Option from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. Steve’s previous work as a GIS professional assists him with his current job of appraising vacant land all over Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, and beyond.

In his free time, Steve enjoys almost any outdoor activity including hunting, fishing, canoeing, skiing, and backpacking.

steve.kimble@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 333

EXPERIENCE
Assists the project manager in the day to day operations of the right-of-way team. Performs and oversees all aspects of utility and highway right-of-way acquisitions, including attending public open houses and public meetings, obtaining necessary local and state permits, preparing market studies, negotiating with public and private landowners, settling damage claims, and handling vegetation management issues.

MEMBERSHIPS AND CERTIFICATIONS
State of Wisconsin Registered Land Surveyor
State of Wisconsin Real Estate Broker
phillip.lysdahl@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274

Assists the project manager in the day-to-day operations of the right-of-way team. Performs and oversees all aspects of utility and highway right-of-way acquisitions including attending public open houses and public meetings, obtaining necessary local and state permits, preparing market studies, negotiating with public and private landowners, settling damage claims, and handling vegetation management issues.

doug.mathys@steigerwaldt.com
920.660.2509

Nathan is responsible for all aspects of Right of Way and Real Estate work, specializing in right-of-way acquisition. He holds a Minnesota Real Estate Salesperson License and is a full member in IRWA, where he continues his education in the Right of Way field. His duties include working with clients and landowners during negotiations for easements, access, or damages. He is skilled at the negotiation process while acquiring easements, and ensures that the landowners’ needs and concerns are met.

Prior to his current position, Nathan was a Contract Landman working for oil and gas companies throughout the United States, negotiating leases for oil and gas exploration with mineral owners and running full title for the mineral ownership.

In his free time, Nathan enjoys all aspects of the outdoors including hunting, fishing, four wheeling, and camping with the family.

nathan.seely@steigerwaldt.com
715.699.1401, ext. 211

Assists the project manager in the day to day operations of the right-of-way team. Performs and oversees all aspects of utility and highway right-of-way acquisitions, including attending public open houses and public meetings, obtaining necessary local and state permits, preparing market studies, negotiating with public and private landowners, settling damage claims, and handling vegetation management issues.

bill.unke@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274

As a member of Steigerwaldt’s Right-of -Way department, Debra is responsible for working with landowners to secure fee title and/or easements, securing necessary road and railroad permits, settling damages incurred through project construction, market study research, and title review. She maintains current and accurate landowner meeting activity notes and interacts with landowners professionally and in a timely fashion.

Debra had worked in the right-of-way field for 14 years before her employment with Steigerwaldt, securing easements and laydown yards/staging sites for transmission lines, eminent domain, vegetation permissions, and permitting for roadway and railroad crossings in Wisconsin and Michigan.

In her free time, Debra enjoys spending time with her family, which includes travels to visit family, along with hiking the many trails found in the continental United States.

debra.zimmermann@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 346

Chris has worked in the forest industry since graduating from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry. He previously earned an Associate of Applied Science in Forestry at Vermilion Community College in Ely, Minnesota.

Throughout his career, Chris has been involved in industrial and non-industrial private land management. He currently manages Timberland Investment Management Organization (TIMO) land bases in northern Wisconsin. He earned the role of a real estate salesperson in 2017, where he specializes in vacant land sales.

Outside of Steigerwaldt Land Services, he is a town board supervisor and he is active in the youth wrestling program. In his free time, he and his wife keep busy raising four children on their property near Hayward, Wisconsin. His hobbies include bird hunting with his two labs, fishing with the family, and coaching.

chris.burke@steigerwaldt.com
715.699.1401, ext. 213

Josh serves as our Regional Operations Director for Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc. Josh has worked for Steigerwaldt since graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resources with a Forest Management Emphasis and a Certificate in Environmental Studies. He is an active member of the Society of American Foresters and the Association of Consulting Foresters. He is a cooperating forester with the Wisconsin DNR and is MFL certified and FISTA SFI trained.

Josh specializes in forest operations oversight and execution for large private landowners (TIMO, REIT, and large private non-industrial ownerships). He is experienced in all aspects of Lake States and Appalachian silviculture, third-party certification systems (FSC, 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. He holds a Wisconsin Real Estate Sales License and assists clients with timberland and recreational real estate acquisitions, dispositions, marketing, contracting, due diligence, recreational lease program oversight, and strategic direction.

In his current role, Josh manages Steigerwaldt’s offices in Hayward, Wisconsin and Negaunee, Michigan. He is responsible for operations oversight of approximately 275,000 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.

Josh resides in Hayward, Wisconsin, and enjoys spending time with his family, deer hunting, searching for shed antlers, musky fishing, and coaching youth basketball.

josh.burling@steigerwaldt.com
715.699.1401, ext. 203

Kari’s responsibilities at Steigerwaldt include all aspects of administration for multiple departments including forestry and brokerage. She is proficient in time entry; invoice, payment, budget, and contract processing for clients and contractors; scale and payment entry; bonds and letters of credit, insurance, and correspondence routing; document preparation and filing; and client/project tracking and organization. She maintains vehicle fleets for the Hayward and Negaunee teams, and orders and maintains all equipment and supplies in the Hayward office. In addition, she has a role on the brokerage team, assisting with all aspects of real estate administration. She is currently working on obtaining her Wisconsin Real Estate license.

In her free time, Kari enjoys spending time with her family and four legged friends. She also loves fishing, hunting, and cycling of any sort.

kari.fischer@steigerwaldt.com
715-699-1401, ext. 204

As Real Estate Broker Operations Director, Todd is responsible for department business development, client relations, procurement, team performance, budget, and action plans. Todd is a licensed Real Estate Broker in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota where he facilitates land sales for clients and assists buyers in acquiring properties. His duties also include conducting highway and utility right-of-way acquisitions and assisting Certified General Appraisers with appraisal work.

He is a member of the National, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota Associations of Realtors as well as local associations such as the Greater Northwoods Association of Realtors, Realtors Association of Northwestern Wisconsin, the Central Wisconsin Board of Realtors, the Lake Superior Area Realtors, and the Upper Peninsula Association of Realtors.

Todd holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Natural Science from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. Prior to his current position, Todd was a high school science instructor and coach. In his free time, Todd enjoys many outdoor activities with his family.

todd.frederickson@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 327

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.

ed.steigerwaldt@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 313

Annabel is Ed’s loyal, patient, and fearless companion. She is always at Ed’s side throughout the day and assists in overseeing the business’s daily operations. Whether she is in the field, monitoring tree shearing, or protecting the main office from the luxury of her bed, she is just as much a part of Steigerwaldt as the human staff.

Sam’s responsibilities at Steigerwaldt as administrative assistant including various office duties, supporting all departments as needed, buildings and grounds oversight, directing clients to correct departments, and simply being a jack-of-all-trades!
Samantha earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Arts with a minor in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point in 2012.
Sam enjoys any recreation opportunities the Northwoods has to offer. Favorites include snowshoeing, ice fishing, grouse hunting, and UTV riding. Any activity will do, as long as she can take her dog with! Sam and her husband also have a handful of chickens and guinea hens and enjoy hunting and fishing together.

sam.bartz@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 301

Ashley earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Studies and Professional Writing from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse in 2008. She also attended St. Mary’s University and earned her Master’s Degree in Management in 2012.

Ashley’s responsibilities at Steigerwaldt include all aspects of administration for multiple departments including Forestry, Marketing and Communications, IT, and Brokerage. She excels at office management, technical support, website maintenance, document preparation, contract processing, and providing general support for all offices. In addition, she is the Marketing and Communications Director, continuing to promote Steigerwaldt and their trademark: quality work fast, with honesty and integrity.

Ashley enjoys contributing to her community as a board member for the Stone Lake Chamber of Commerce and volunteering for major city events. She is also an entrepreneur and owns a craft beer and coffee bar with her family. Her favorite moments are spent with her husband and dogs; whether traveling or at home, it’s always an adventure.

ashley.beatty@steigerwaldt.com
715.699.1401, ext. 201

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.

andrea.caron@steigerwaldt.com
906.273.0661, ext. 102

Kari’s responsibilities at Steigerwaldt include all aspects of administration for multiple departments including forestry and brokerage. She is proficient in time entry; invoice, payment, budget, and contract processing for clients and contractors; scale and payment entry; bonds and letters of credit, insurance, and correspondence routing; document preparation and filing; and client/project tracking and organization. She maintains vehicle fleets for the Hayward and Negaunee teams, and orders and maintains all equipment and supplies in the Hayward office. In addition, she has a role on the brokerage team, assisting with all aspects of real estate administration. She is currently working on obtaining her Wisconsin Real Estate license.

In her free time, Kari enjoys spending time with her family and four legged friends. She also loves fishing, hunting, and cycling of any sort.

kari.fischer@steigerwaldt.com
715-699-1401, ext. 204

Brenda has over 35 years of experience in the administrative field. As an Executive Assistant, Brenda leads special projects and manages a variety of executive administrative tasks, including project tracking and timeline coordination between multiple departments, ensuring timely delivery of quality reports. She specializes in assisting the appraisal department in completing complex valuation assignments.

In her free time, Brenda enjoys pontooning on Lake Nokomis with family and friends, watching her son play hockey, and collecting shells on the beach while watching beautiful sunsets.

brenda.jones@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 339

Barb enjoys handling a wide range of projects to support the exceptional staff of foresters, appraisers, GIS specialists, and real estate professionals at Steigerwaldt.

She specializes in facilitation of process study and improvement with a focus on gaining efficiency and reducing waste, to support the Steigerwaldt trademark: Quality work fast, with honesty and integrity.

Prior to joining Steigerwaldt, Barb was Director of Operations for Wisconsin’s largest dental insurance company. There, she had responsibility for claims processing, customer service, and benefit structure maintenance.

Barb has earned certificates in Foundations of Management, Project Management, and Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Additionally, designations from the CIOP Institute as Certified Insurance Operations Professional and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt add to her background.

In her spare time, Barb seeks out thrift shops and attempts to nurture peonies.

barbara.salutz@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 324

Jennifer earned her Office Management Diploma at Moraine Park in 1998. She continues to take additional professional courses to further her education.

Jennifer’s responsibilities at Steigerwaldt Land Services include all aspects of administration for multiple departments including Forestry, Business Development, Analysis and Technical Services, and Surveying. She is efficient in time entry; invoice, payment, budget, and contract processing for clients and contractors; scale and payment entry; bonds and letter of credits, insurance, and training maintenance for contractors and staff; correspondence routing; document preparation and filing; and client/project tracking and organization. She monitors safety awareness and safety kit supplies, quality control, client contact information, and assists in the onboarding and offboarding of staff. In addition, she has a role on the Office Administration and Marketing teams, continuing to promote Steigerwaldt and their trademark: quality work fast, with honesty and integrity.

In her free time, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family, reading, doing word search and crossword puzzles, and putting together jigsaw puzzles.

jennifer.turkiewicz@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 319

Kristen’s responsibilities as an administrative assistant and receptionist include providing support to all staff as needed, guiding clients to the correct departments for their needs, and general office duties.

Kristen has over 12 years experience as a Deputy Recorder Clerk in El Dorado County, California. There she handled a variety of clerical and administrative functions while working closely with other government agencies and the general public. This included working with numerous legal documents pertaining to property, licensing, and Fish and Wildlife.

In her spare time, she enjoys being with family and friends, doing anything artistic or just reading a good book.

kristen.vedell@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 302

Patti has over 40 years of experience in office administration and management. She also owned and operated several retail businesses, as well as independently authored numerous cookbooks and articles for publication. This diverse background has honed Patti’s ability to accurately track detail for bookkeeping purposes and to dig deeper into procedures, often resulting in a more streamlined process.

Along with assisting the financial department as needed, Patti maintains and tracks expenses daily, making sure all vendors receive accurate payments in a timely manner. She is proficient in navigating accounting software and creating documents needed to capture department expenditures. Essentially, if you need to know detail about expenses, Patti will produce it.

Time away from the office is spent cooking, walking, biking, writing, kayaking, or just enjoying her home and garden. Patti’s perfect vacation destinations include visiting her daughter, son-in-law, and grandkids in Florida, a trip to the great Northwest, and traipsing around New York City with her husband.

patti.winker@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 316