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Spring 2019 Fost Busine Graate Studen t Directory
Spring 2019
Forest Business Graduate Student Directory
Harley Langdale, Jr.
Center for Forest Business
The University of Georgia Harley Langdale, Jr. Center for Forest Business, founded in 1997, is pleased to present this annual Graduate Student Directory. As you will see, our graduate students come from diverse backgrounds with varied experience. We offer the Master of Forest Resources in Forest Business Management, Master of Science and Ph.D. degrees. Our students usually take about half of their course-work in the nationally ranked Terry College of Business.
Traditionally, about half of our students come to us with a non-forestry, and in many of those cases non-science, background. Our educational efforts focus on a strong grounding in advanced forestry and business management principles. Our students are well motivated and in high demand in the marketplace.
VisionTo be the global leader in providing research and education services for commercial forestry interests that integrates sustainable forestry principles with sound business applications.
MissionThe three-part mission of the Harley Langdale, Jr. Center for Forest Business (CFB) is to provide global leadership in education, research and service to commercial for-est constituents in the following areas:
• Education: To offer academic programs to meet the multi-disciplinary demands of the changing forestry related economy and continuing education.
• Research: To provide insight into the financial and economic impact of commercial forestry related decisions.
• Service: To meet the public need through basic outreach and education that solves the fundamental financial, economic and sustainability challenges.
Brynnan AdamsGraduate Degree Status: MFR student – December 2020, expected
Area of Emphasis: Forest Business
Undergraduate: BSA Agricultural and Applied Economics University of Georgia, 2018
Prior Work Experience: Summer Intern - Cleveland Wood Preserve, Cleveland Ga, Summer 2016; Assistant Manager - Mt. Yonah Lumber Co, Cleveland Ga, 2013-2014
Contact Information: phone: 706-809-8859 email: [email protected]
Troy AmosGraduate Degree Status: MFR student – May 2020, expected
Area of Emphasis: Forest Business
Undergraduate: BS in Natural Resource Management (Forestry) – Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, 2016
Prior Work Experience: Forestry Consultant Intern – Complete Forestry Service, Inc., Columbus, Ga, Summers 2014 & 2015; Forestry Consultant – Complete Forestry Service, Inc., Columbus, Ga, August 2016 - April 2018; Forestry Consultant Intern – Kissimmee Valley Foresters, Frostproof, Fl, Winter 2015
Contact Information: phone: 706-223-9324 email: [email protected]
LANE T. ANDERSONGraduate Degree Status: MFR student – December 2019, expected
Area of Emphasis: Forest Business
Undergraduate: BSA Agribusiness – University of Georgia, 2017; BSA Agricultural and Applied Economics – University of Georgia, 2017
Prior Work Experience: Graduate Research Assistant – TimberMart-South, Athens, GA, January 2018 – Present; Fiber Supply Intern – International Paper, Augusta, GA, Summer 2018; Intern – AgGeorgia Farm Credit, Royston, Ga, Summer 2017; Banquet Chairman – UGA NWTF, Athens, Ga, 2016-2017; Labor Hand – East Coast Liner Company, Farmington, Ga, Summer 2016
Contact Information: phone: 912-531-9572 email: [email protected]
John BellGraduate Degree Status: MFR Student – May 2020, expected
Area of Emphasis: Forest Business
Undergraduate: BA in Natural Resources – University of the South, 2016
Prior Work Experience: Graduate Research Assistant – TimberMart-South, Athens, GA 2018 - Present; Research Technician – University of Georgia, Athens, GA, Summer 2018 ; Assistant Brewer / Manager – Pretoria Fields Collective, Albany, GA, 2017-2018; Research Technician – Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center, Newton, GA, 2016
Contact Information: phone: (229) 854-7147 email: [email protected]
RYAN CARTERGraduate Degree Status: MFR student – May 2019, expected
Area of Emphasis: Forest Business
Undergraduate: BS in Biology – Georgia Southern University, 2008
Graduate Degree: MBA – Georgia Southern University 2011
Prior Work Experience: Forest Technician – Carter & Carter Forest Management LLC., Odum, GA, 2016-Present; Management Trainee – Great Southern Wood Preserving Inc., Jesup, GA, 2015 - 2016; Purchasing Agent (Bulk Chemicals) – SNF Inc., Riceboro, GA, 2014 - 2015; Customer Service Representative – SNF Inc., Riceboro, GA, 2012 - 2014
Contact Information: phone: 912-294-1305 email: [email protected]
JOHN FISHERGraduate Degree Status: MFR student – May 2019, expected
Area of Emphasis: Forest Business
Undergraduate: BS in Forestry, Minor in Spanish – Sewanee: University of the South, 2016
Prior Work Experience: Graduate Research Assistant – TimberMart-South, Athens, GA, August 2017 - Present; Land Asset Management Intern – Rayonier Inc., Yulee, FL, Summer 2018; Teacher Assistant– IE Mercedes Abrego, Monteria, Colombia, January 2017 – June 2017; Forester – Panther Creek Forestry LLC, McMinnville, TN, May 2016 – December 2016; Legal Intern – SunEdison LLC, Madrid, Spain, Summer 2014
Contact Information: phone: 931-636-2476 email: [email protected]
Tom GreeneGraduate Degree Status: MFR student – May 2020, expected
Area of Emphasis: Forest Business
Undergraduate: BS in Forestry – Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2016
Prior Work Experience: First Lieutenant – Georgia Army National Guard, 1-121 IN, Winder, GA, 2016-Present; Graduate of US Army Field Artillery School – Ft. Sill, OK, Spring 2017; Procurement Intern – Scotch-Gulf Lumber/Canfor Southern Pine, Mobile, AL, 2016; Summer Intern – Plum Creek, Lynchburg, VA, Summer 2015; Fiber Supply Intern – RockTenn, West Point, VA, Summer 2014; Temporary Utility Worker – Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, Summer 2011 and 2012
Contact Information: phone: 706-248-2617 email: [email protected]
Andy HiegelGraduate Degree Status: PhD student – December 2019, expected
Area of Emphasis: Forest Business
Undergraduate: BS Forestry – University of Washington, 1997
Graduate Degree/Institution: MF Forestry – Yale University, 1999
Prior Work Experience: Business Owner/Consultant – Hiegel Natural Resources Consulting, LLC, Camas, WA, August 2014 to present; Manager of Acquisitions – Campbell Global, Portland, OR, 2012-2014; Forest Planning Analyst – Hancock Forest Mgmt., Vancouver, WA, 2008-2012; Silviculture Forester – The Campbell Group/Hancock, Cathlamet, WA, 2002-2008; Hardwood/Special Use Forester – Temple Inland, Silsbee, TX, 1999-2002; Certification Forester – Weyerhaeuser, Federal Way, WA, Summer 1998
Contact Information: phone: 503-929-2997 email: [email protected]
Robert MassenburgGraduate Degree Status: MFR student – May 2019, expected
Area of Emphasis: Forest Business
Undergraduate: B.S.F.R. –Forestry- The University of Georgia, May 2017
Prior Work Experience: Graduate Research Assistant – TimberMart-South, Athens, GA, January 2018 – Present; Timberland Investment Intern – BTG Pactual, Atlanta, GA, Summer 2018; Procurement/Wood Fiber Supply Intern - WestRock, Panama City, Fl, Summer 2017; Land Management – Whitaker Forestry Service, Thomaston, Ga, Fall 2017; Logging Intern – Gary’s Pulpwood and Logging, Palmetto, Ga Summer 2016; Construction/Contracting - Tiernan & Patrylo, Peachtree City, Ga Fall 2017; Hunting Guide/Plantation Management - Blalock Lakes, Newnan, Ga, October 2015-Present
Contact Information: phone: 404-729-2123 email: [email protected]
Timothy MillerGraduate Degree Status: MFR student – December 2020, expected
Area of Emphasis: Forest Business
Undergraduate: BS in Forest Resources – Fisheries & Wildlife – University of Georgia, 2018
Prior Work Experience: Forestry Intern – Rayonier Inc., Dublin, GA, Summer 2018; Forestry Intern – Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge, Gray, GA, Summer 2017; Forestry Technician – Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, Athens, GA, Summers of 2013 – 2016; Tree Nursery Worker – Wildlife Growers, LLC, Watkinsville, GA, Summers 2014 – 2016; Farm Hand – Hicks Farm, Sparta, GA, Intermittent 2015 – 2018
Contact Information: phone: 706-207-6543 email: [email protected]
Jake ParkerGraduate Degree Status: MFR student – May 2019, expected
Area of Emphasis: Forest Business
Undergraduate: BSAB- Applied Biotechnology- University of Georgia, May 2017
Prior Work Experience: Fiber Procurement Intern – Georgia-Pacific, Cedar Springs, GA, Summer 2018; Economics and Policy Intern – Georgia Forestry Association, Forsyth, GA, Summer 2017; Congressional Agriculture Fellow – U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C., Summer 2016; Special Events Coordinator – CURE International (UGA Chapter), Athens, GA, 2016-2017; Meat Science Technician – UGA Meat Science Technology Center, Athens, GA, 2016-2017; Labor Hand – Lewis Farms and Nursery, Elko, GA, 2013;
Contact Information: phone: 478-287-5641 email: [email protected]
John PilcherGraduate Degree Status: MFR student – May 2020, expected
Area of Emphasis: Forest Business
Undergraduate: BS in Psychology with Neuroscience Emphasis – University of Georgia, 2018
Prior Work Experience: Referee- Middle Georgia Sports Official Association, Inc., Central Georgia Soccer Association, Warner Robins, GA, August 2011- May 2012
Contact Information: phone: 478-550-2259 email: [email protected]
Robert “Van” PoindexterGraduate Degree Status: MFR student – May 2020, expected
Area of Emphasis: Forest Business
Undergraduate: BS in Political Science, University of Mississippi, 2009
Prior Work Experience: Sales and Service Advisor – BBVA Compass Bank, Birmingham, AL, December 2017-August 2018; Manager in Training – McCorquodale Transfer, Birmingham, AL, December 2015- April 2017; Operations Manager – IMC Companies, Memphis, TN/ Birmingham, AL, May 2012- December 2015; Intern – National Rural Water Association, Washington D.C., 2010-2011; Intern – U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss, Washington D.C., 2010-2011
Contact Information: phone: 662-207-6630 email: [email protected]
Anthony PurnellGraduate Degree Status: MFR student – Decmber 2020, expected
Area of Emphasis: Forest Business
Undergraduate: BS in Forest Resources – Fisheries & Wildlife – University of Georgia, 2018
Prior Work Experience: Forestry Technician – United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge, Jefferson, SC, May 2018 - July 2018; Delivery Driver – Papa John’s, Athens, GA, December 2014 – May 2018; Part-time Packer – NIBCO Inc., Greensboro, GA – July 2016
Contact Information: phone: 770-855-1962 email: [email protected]
Cameron PurvisGraduate Degree Status: MFR student – May 2019, expected
Area of Emphasis: Forest Business
Undergraduate: BS in Forest Management – Mississippi State University, 2017
Prior Work Experience: Graduate Assistant – Forestry Equipment Room, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, August 2017-Present; Summer Analyst – Molpus Woodlands Group, Jackson, MS, Summer 2018; Land Asset Management Intern – Rayonier Inc., Fernandina Beach, FL, Summer 2017; Land Management Intern – Resource Management Service, Inc., Flowood, MS, Summer 2016; Forestry Consultant – LKP Investments, LLC, Sardis, MS, 2013-Present
Contact Information: phone: 901-412-1413 email: [email protected]
Thomas ReddickGraduate Degree Status: MFR student – May 2020, expected
Area of Emphasis: Forest Business
Undergraduate: BS in Forestry – Auburn University, 2014
Prior Work Experience: Procurement Forester – Cooper Marine & Timberlands, Corp., Mobile, AL June 2014 - July 2018
Contact Information: phone: 706.466.3751 email: [email protected]
Tyler ReevesGraduate Degree Status: PhD student – May 2020, expected
Area of Emphasis: Forest Finance and Economics
Undergraduate: B.A. Biology- Georgia Southern University, 2015
Graduate: Master of Forest Resources M.S. – Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgia, 2017
Prior Work Experience: Graduate Research Assistant – University of Georgia, 2016 – 2017; Research Technician – Georgia Southern University, 2014 – 2015; Research Assistant – Georgia Southern University, 2012
Contact Information: phone: 478-414-6347 email: [email protected]
Hector RestrepoGraduate Degree Status: PhD student – May 2019, expected
Area of Emphasis: Forest Resources (Biometrics and Finance)
Undergraduate: Forest Engineering - National University of Colombia, 2002
Graduate Degree/Institution: MS in Statistics – University of Georgia, Athens, GA, Expected December 2018; MS in Forest Resources – National University of Colombia, 2010; MA in Corporate Finance – School of Engineering of Antioquia, Colombia, 2005
Prior Work Experience: Research and Teaching Assistant – Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, August 2015 to present; Lecturer and Researcher – National University of Colombia, 2005 to 2015; Forest Expert – National Department of Planning, Colombia, 2013; Business Intelligence/Financial Analyst – SURA (insurance company), 2007 to 2010; Independent Consultant, 2003 to 2005; Volunteer Paramedic and Rescue Crew Member – Colombian Red Cross, 1994 to 2004
Publications: 7 referred journal articles, 3 book chapters, +30 technical reports, 18 conferences, 3 posters.
Contact Information: phone: 706-218-3005 email: [email protected]
Alec RoachGraduate Degree Status: MFR student – May 2019, expected
Area of Emphasis: Forest Business
Undergraduate: BS in Forest Operations, Bio-Products & Bio-Energy– Summa Cum Laude – University of Maine, 2017
Prior Work Experience: Graduate Research Assistant- Wood Demand Research Program, Athens, GA, Fall 2017- Present; Summer Analyst – Domain Capital Group, LLC, Atlanta, GA, Summer 2018; Laboratory Technician – Advanced Structures & Composites Center, Orono ME, 2015-2017; Mill & Yard Intern – Keiver Willard Lumber Corporation, Summer 2016; Carpenter – Tasks Unlimited Home Builders, Topsfield MA, Summer 2015
Contact Information: phone: 978-239-5765 email: [email protected]
Garrett SpiveyGraduate Degree Status: MFR student – December 2019, expected
Area of Emphasis: Forest Business
Undergraduate: BS in Forest Resources – University of Georgia, December 2017
Prior Work Experience: Graduate Assistant – Wood Demand Team, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, January 2018-Present; Wood Flow and Procurement Intern – The Westervelt Company, Tuscaloosa, AL, Summer 2018; Land Management and Timber Marketing Intern – Rayonier Inc., Yulee, FL, Summer 2017; Forestry/Wildlife Intern - Jones and Morris Consulting, Waynesboro, GA, Summer 2016; Turf Maintenance – Bartram Trail Golf Club, Evans, GA, 2011 - 2016
Contact Information: phone: 706-831-6405 email: [email protected]
William M. SteeleGraduate Degree Status: MFR student – May 2020, expected
Area of Emphasis: Forest Business
Undergraduate: Bachelor of Business Administration – College of Coastal Georgia, May 2015
Graduate: MS in Agricultural and Applied Economics (Expected Graduation: July 2019)
Prior Work Experience: Graduate Research Assistant - University of Georgia, Athens, GA, August 2016 – Present; Supplemental Instructor and Tutor - College of Coastal Georgia, Brunswick, GA, January 2014 – July 2016; Baseball and Softball Umpire - Saint Simons Island, 2012 – 2015
Contact Information: phone: 912-230-3860 email: [email protected]
Cameron WaltersGraduate Degree Status: MFR student – May 2020, expected
Area of Emphasis: Forest Business
Undergraduate: BS in Forest Resources – University of Georgia, May 2018
Prior Work Experience: Mitigation Banking Intern- Westervelt Ecological Services, Auburn, AL, Summer 2018; Undergraduate Research Assistant- University of Georgia Plant Pathology Department, Athens, GA, January 2016-May 2018; Farm Management Intern- University of Georgia Iron Horse Farm, Watkinsville, GA, Summer 2017
Contact Information: phone: 706-255-7466 email: [email protected]
Harley langdale Jr. center for forest business faculty
Dr. Pete BettingerProfessor of Harvest Scheduling & Forest Landscape Planning [email protected]
Dr. Bronson Bullock Associate Professor of Forest Biometrics & Quantitative Timber Management [email protected]
Dr. Joe DahlenAssistant Professor of Wood Quality [email protected]
Dr. Dale GreeneDean & Professor of Forest Harvesting [email protected]
Mr. Tom Harris Professor of Forest Business Management [email protected]
Mr. Bob Izlar Director [email protected]
Dr. Mike KaneProfessor of Quantitative Silviculture [email protected]
Dr. Richard (Bin) Mei Associate Professor of Forest Finance [email protected]
Dr. Jacek Siry Professor of Forest Economics [email protected]
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