Todd Davis, vice president of Phenix Truck Bodies & Van Equipment (Pomona, California), was installed today as 54th president of the Association for the Work Truck Industry (NTEA). He accepted this position from previous president Adam Keane, executive vice president of Allied Body Works Inc. (Seattle, Washington), at the President’s Breakfast & NTEA Annual Meeting held in conjunction with the Work Truck Show 2018.
“I’m proud to be part of this industry at this unique point in time,” said Todd. “As association president, I look forward to continuing my work as part of a remarkable NTEA team to further industry knowledge, growth, and profitability for our members.”
The Board of Directors of the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) is pleased to announce that David White, CAE, will join the association as its new president and CEO. The change of leadership follows the recently announced retirement of current President and CEO, Mark Garvin, who has been with TCIA for over 21 years. Following a rigorous search process, White was chosen to lead TCIA’s next chapter of growth. He will provide strategic vision and oversight into operational execution of the association.
“David’s selection is the culmination of a comprehensive search to help TCIA carry forward the association’s vision,” said Peter Sortwell, chair of TCIA’s Board of Directors. “We look forward to a successful transition and a continuation of the significant momentum we’ve established.”
Oregon Logging Conference Announces New OfficersThe Oregon Logging Conference (OLC) has announced its new officers and staff who will serve the OLC for 2018-2019.
The 2019 Oregon Logging Conference, scheduled for February 21–23 at the Lane Events Center in Eugene, will celebrate the OLC’s eighty-first anniversary and will feature education seminars, exhibits on the latest technology in logging equipment, networking opportunities, and the chance to earn professional logger credits. Details are available at the Oregon Logging Conference website, www.oregonloggingconference.com, or by calling (541) 686-9191.
On the Cover
Lindsay Mohlere captures a John Deere 2154 working in an Idaho forest.
A Legacy Going Strong
Starting out as far back as Idaho statehood, the Brown family has carried the logging tradition into the fifth generation.
Finding Success in the Residuals Market
Wood shavings may be regarded as a waste product, but for Gem Shavings, supplying animal bedding has proven to be a successful business model.
Eastside Challenges of Modern Day Logging
Kreige Logging understands that overcoming challenges is part of running a successful business.
Sawmill Training Takes a Seat in the Classroom
Five wood products manufacturing companies have teamed up with North Idaho College and Lewis-Clark State College to gather $482,582 for sawmill training.
The Fix Is in! ... Or Is It?
Congress passed a $1.3 trillion omnibus budget that has solved the “fire borrowing” conundrum that has plagued the Forest Service for years.
Focus on Building Leadership
Intermountain Logging Conference review.
2018 OLC Pictorial Review
A look at the highlights of the recent conference.
Guest Column: Forestry’s Best Days are Yet to Come. Here’s Why.
Nick Smith of Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities explains what lays ahead for the industry.
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