About Us
The California Forestry Association (Calforests) consists of forestry professionals committed to taking care of our natural resources through environmentally sound policies and sustainable use of renewable resources. The forests products industry is great environmental and economic contributors to the state. We believe forestry professionals have the responsibility to maintain and enhance the forests to continue to be healthy and productive for generations to come.
Healthy forests provide the state with clean water and air, thriving wildlife habitats and sustainable locally grown wood products. Maintaining the forests is an economic driver in many areas and is the best way to safeguard communities from catastrophic wildfire. We are dedicated to working with our members and the industry to continue our commitment in promoting high environmental standards and thriving forests practices in the wood products sector. Calforests is proud to serve as a central voice for California’s forest-resource companies and communities.
Calforests Staff
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David A. Bischel, President |  |
Steve Brink, Vice President Public Resources |
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Nina Kapoor, Vice President Legislative Affairs |
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Lindsey Nitta, Director Communications |
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Lori Vance Controller / Membership Services / Events Coordinator |
Sophia Runne Executive Assistant |
CALIFORNIA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION
2012-2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Board of Directors
| Name | Category | Term Date | |
| Phil Battaglia W.M. Beaty & Associates, Inc. Alternate: Don Beaty |
Private Inland | February 2015 | |
| Lloyd Bradshaw Hearst Forests |
Private Inland | February 2013 | |
| Jerry Brodie The Campbell Group Alternates: Stephen Levesque and Paul Chapman |
Private Coastal | February 2015 | |
| Charlie Brown Fruit Growers Supply Alternate: Dan Fisher |
Private Coastal | February 2015 | |
| Roger Burch Redwood Empire, Inc. Alternates: Zeke Sechrest and Joe Burch |
Private Coastal | February 2015 | |
| Kent Duysen Sierra Forest Products Alternate: Larry Duysen |
Public Inland (SBA) | February 2015 | |
| Mark Emmerson, VICE CHAIRMAN Sierra Pacific Industries Alternate: Mark J. Pawlicki |
Private/Public Inland | February 2015 | |
| Neal Ewald Green Diamond Resource Company Alternate: Gary Rynearson |
Private Coastal | February 2014 | |
| Joe Gonyea, III Timber Products Company Alternate: Erik Vos |
Public/Private Inland | February 2015 | |
| Scott Folk, TREASURER Roseburg Forest Products Company Alternate: Arne Hultgren |
Public/Private Inland | February 2013 | |
| Mike Jani Humboldt Redwood Company, LLC Alternate: Jim Holmes |
Private Coastal | February 2015 | |
| Dee Sanders Trinity River Lumber Company |
Public Inland | February 2013 | |
| Chris Trott, SECRETARY Wheelabrator Shasta Energy Company |
Bio-energy | February 2013 | |
| Paul Violett, CHAIRMAN Soper Company |
Private Inland | February 2015 | |
| Steven Ziegler Mason, Bruce & Girard / Timbervest, LLP Alternate: Robert Galliano |
Private Inland | February 2013 |
