TIMBERWEST MAGAZINE is celebrating 50 years serving the forestry industry in 2025. In this and subsequent issues this year, we will introduce members of the dedicated team behind the magazine.

Although TimberWest has been published for 50 years, it has had only a handful of ownership changes.

The company was founded by president Joseph Woods in 1975. John Nederlee served as both editor and publisher.

Nederlee and his wife, Shirley, eventually took ownership of the company. They retired in 2000, when the business was acquired by Rob Stanhope and Jeff Pearce. Stanhope later became the sole owner.

Anthony Robinson acquired TimberWest Publications in 2019; at the time he was associate publisher of Logging & Sawmilling Journal and had a leadership role in both magazines.

In this issue, we’re proud to spotlight our longest-serving staff member, Sheila Ringdahl.

Sheila, who has worked almost continuously for TimberWest Publications since 1998, is the brains behind the operation. She is the glue that holds it all together, and the driving force behind every issue of TimberWest. As our publisher, production manager, and graphic designer, Sheila ensures that every issue meets the highest standards.

Sheila designs the editorial content for every issue as well as advertisements for some clients, producing the entire magazine in digital format for printing. She interacts with the editor, sales personnel, advertisers and ad agencies, and the company that prints and mails TimberWest.

In addition to her duties with TimberWest, Sheila also designs and produces the company’s other magazine, a Canadian publication, Logging & Sawmilling Journal. Together she produces an impressive 12 magazines per year.

Susan Hanscom and Sheila Ringdahl at the 2010 Pacific Logging Congress In-the-Woods show.

Besides her professional work, Sheila is a mother of four amazing children and an active community member. She and her family recently made the big move from Edmonds, Washington, to North Dakota to be closer to family, all while continuing to keep the magazines running smoothly.

Sheila’s dedication, hard work, and passion have played a key role in TimberWest’s 50-year legacy and success. We’re proud to have her as part of the team.

We look forward to introducing more of the people who make TimberWest possible.