Leading Executives in Forestry and Logging, Timberland
Devin W. Stockfish
President & Chief Executive Officer, Weyerhaeuser Company
CEO since January 2019, Devin leads one of North America’s most influential timber REITs and integrated forest products companies.
Mark D. McHugh
President & Chief Executive Officer, Rayonier Inc.
Former CFO turned chief executive, Mark became CEO on April 1, 2024 and now oversees a 2.5‑million‑acre U.S./NZ timberland portfolio.
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Eric J. Cremers
President & Chief Executive Officer, PotlatchDeltic Corporation
Eric heads the timber REIT behind U.S. South and Inland Northwest timberlands; under his watch PotlatchDeltic completed the Waldo, AR sawmill modernization ahead of schedule.
Sean McLaren
President & Chief Executive Officer, West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.
A 35‑year company veteran, Sean was appointed President & CEO in 2024 as the Canadian producer continues to expand its U.S. South footprint.
Susan Yurkovich
Chief Executive Officer, Canfor Corporation
Longtime industry leader Susan was named Canfor’s next CEO effective January 1, 2025, succeeding Don Kayne after his 2011–2024 tenure.
Mark Emmerson
Chief Executive Officer, Sierra Pacific Industries
Member of the Emmerson family that owns SPI, Mark serves as CEO of one of the nation’s largest private timberland owners and wood producers.
Douglas Reed
President, Green Diamond Resource Company
Doug leads the sixth‑generation, family‑owned owner‑operator managing about 2.2 million acres across nine U.S. states, with 100% third‑party certification.
Cade Warner
President & Chief Executive Officer, The Westervelt Company
Cade is the President & CEO of the 140‑year‑old family land‑stewardship enterprise managing 500k+ acres and businesses spanning lumber, forest resources, ecological services and New Zealand operations.
Gerrity Lansing
Managing Director & Partner, Head of TIG, BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group (TIG)
As Head of TIG, Gerrity oversees one of the world’s largest TIMOs; recent activity includes closing a US$1.24B Latin America strategy and major transactions such as a 70,000‑hectare sale to Suzano.
Thomas G. Sarno
Global Head of Timberland Investments, Manulife Investment Management – Timberland
Tom serves as Global Head of Timberland Investments at Manulife IM, which describes itself as the world’s largest timberland investment manager; he leads underwriting, portfolio management and operations.
Angie Davis
President (CEO effective Oct 1, 2025), Campbell Global (a J.P. Morgan Asset Management company)
A 20+‑year Campbell Global leader, Angie is President and becomes CEO effective October 1, 2025, succeeding longtime CEO John Gilleland.
Alex Hinson
President & Chief Executive Officer, Resource Management Service (RMS)
Alex leads RMS, a pioneer TIMO with $5.3B AUM and roughly 2.2 million acres under management across the Americas.
Terrell Winstead
President & Chief Executive Officer, The Molpus Woodlands Group
Terrell heads one of the oldest U.S. TIMOs; in August 2025 Molpus agreed to acquire 173,000 acres from Greif’s Soterra business for $462 million.
James W. (Jim) Hourdequin
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, The Lyme Timber Company
Jim is CEO & Managing Director of the conservation‑minded TIMO known for structuring deals that pair sustainable harvests with permanent conservation outcomes across North America.
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Brent Keefer
Chief Executive Officer, American Forest Management (AFM)
Former Hancock Timber Resource Group president, Brent now leads AFM—the largest U.S. private forestry consulting/land services firm—overseeing 50+ offices and 300+ employees.
René Ancinas
Chair & Chief Executive Officer, Port Blakely Companies
A fourth‑generation leader, René has served as CEO since 2010 (Chair since 2015), guiding multi‑national forestry operations in the U.S. and New Zealand.
Scott Griffin
President & Chief Executive Officer, Superior Pine Products Company
Scott runs the century‑old, family‑owned Georgia timberland enterprise and affiliated businesses, emphasizing stewardship and long‑term ownership.
Randy Hereford
President & Chief Executive Officer, Starker Forests, Inc.
Randy has led the Oregon family company since 2019, overseeing sustainable management of private working forests and public access programs.
Tom Colgan
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Wagner Forest Management, Ltd.
Tom is Chairman & CEO of Wagner, which manages about 2 million acres in the Northeastern U.S. and Eastern Canada under sustainable forestry certifications.
Stuart Gray
President & Chief Executive Officer, Roseburg Forest Products
Stuart became Roseburg’s President & CEO on Oct. 1, 2023, succeeding Grady Mulbery; Roseburg owns and manages 600,000+ acres of U.S. timberlands and is a major panel producer.
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