BILLY CLARK
Forester
Summary
Strategic Forestry Professional with 15+ years of experience across the timber lifecycle, from intensive land management to high-volume procurement. Proven expertise in managing REIT/TIMO assets and industrial supply chains while maintaining strict SFI, FSC, and ATFS certification standards. A dedicated conservationist focused on balancing economic timber returns with carbon sequestration, fire resilience, and reforestation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Procurement Representative
CANAL WOOD LLC
11.2023 - Current
- Managed the direct purchase of 250,000+ tons of stumpage, ensuring consistent flow to mills despite market volatility.
- Directed outreach initiatives and engaged private landowners to enhance awareness of canal services.
- Navigated large-scale mill closures by successfully renegotiating contracts and maintaining buyer relationships.
- Led efforts in post-harvest reforestation to sustain tract viability and support ecological balance.
- Managed procurement processes for wood products, ensuring compliance with industry standards
- Coordinated harvest schedules and logistics across multiple crews, maintaining full compliance with landowner expectations.
- Ensured meticulous maintenance of documentation and records to support purchasing operations.
Timber Buyer / Recreational Lease Manager
ASSET MANAGEMENT PARTNERS
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Expanded company footprint into the Florida Panhandle and increased logging production by 30%.
- Directly purchased 100,000 tons of stumpage and facilitated reforestation efforts for private landowners.
- Managed recreational hunting leases across Tennessee and Kentucky, acting as the primary liaison between leaseholders and land managers.
- Modernized operations by implementing online payment and setup services for leaseholders.
- Responded to messages and inquiries from various parties and used well-developed active listening and open-ended questioning skills to promote quick issue resolution.
Western Area Stumpage Manager
WESTROCK
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Spearheaded growth initiatives for western area stumpage program, securing 300,000 tons of raw material.
- Oversaw three full-time logging teams, coordinating efforts to meet both mill demands and landowner expectations.
- Developed monthly budget forecasts and ensured compliance with BMP and OSHA safety guidelines.
- Optimized revenue by identifying and marketing high-value non-pulpwood products.
- Fostered and upheld strong vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials, supporting seamless operations.
- Facilitated collaboration among cross-functional teams to synchronize inventory levels with production schedules.
- Ensured meticulous maintenance of documentation and records to support purchasing operations.
Commodity Manager (Roundwood/Micro/Residuals)
ENVIVA BIOMASS
09.2017 - 02.2021
- Directed daily management of forecasts, quotas, and inventory to ensure seamless supply chain operations for roundwood and microchip suppliers.
- Collaborated with sustainability team to facilitate SFI SPB tree farm and FSC audits, enhancing environmental stewardship.
- Contributed to development and implementation of tree farm landscape management plan pilot program aimed at achieving regional conservation objectives.
- Conducted analysis of historical data and purchase trends to enhance budget forecasting accuracy.
- Directed sourcing strategies to enhance procurement efficiency for biomass commodities.
- Executed strategic negotiations with suppliers to optimize contract terms and pricing structures.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration to synchronize commodity requirements with production schedules and project timelines.
- Conducted supplier performance evaluations to ensure compliance with quality standards and delivery metrics.
- Mentored junior team members on best practices in commodity management and negotiation techniques.
Forester I
AMERICAN FOREST MANAGEMENT
08.2011 - 09.2017
- Managed 45,000 acres of timberland for various TIMO and REIT clients.
- Performed comprehensive inventory work using Tcruise and Manifold GIS; lead cruises for 1st/2nd thinnings.
- Oversaw all silvicultural operations, including site preparation, planting, and herbicide application.
- Developed long-term budgets and harvest schedules to maximize client ROI and forest health.
- Conducted wildlife habitat assessments to ensure biodiversity conservation efforts.
- Collaborated with landowners to negotiate timber sales and manage harvesting operations.
- Analyzed environmental impacts of forestry practices, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Led training sessions for junior foresters on best practices in forest management techniques.
Forestry Technician
DAUGHERTY AND DAUGHERTY
02.2011 - 06.2011
- Conducted timber cruises and marked boundaries/thinning for private landowners and REIT research tracts.
- Performed mechanical fertilizer and herbicide application and assisted in research-based tree planting.
- Conducted forest health assessments using aerial imagery and ground surveys.
- Collected data on tree growth, disease, and other factors to inform long-term forest management strategies.
- Reduced fire hazards through controlled burns and brush clearing, maintaining safe environments for wildlife and human populations.
- Assessed reforestation success after harvesting operations by monitoring seedling survival rates over time.
Education
B.S. - Forestry (Wildlife Management Emphasis)
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS12.2010
Skills
- Forest management practices
- Procurement: Stumpage Acquisition, Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain Logistics
- Sustainability: SFI/FSC/ATFS Auditing, BMP Compliance
- Inventory: Timber Cruising (Variable/Fixed Radius), Tcruise, TwoDog, OnX, ArcGIS
- Supplier relationship management
- Logistics management
- Cost analysis
- Project coordination
Certification
- Registered Forester: Mississippi (#2517) & Alabama (#2191)
- Certified Tree Farm Inspector (#98428)
- Florida Master Logger (#54561)
- Enviva Leadership Academy Graduate
- Safety Training: WestRock OSHA & Enviva General Plant Safety
Timeline
Procurement Representative
CANAL WOOD LLC
11.2023 - Current
Timber Buyer / Recreational Lease Manager
ASSET MANAGEMENT PARTNERS
06.2022 - 11.2023
Western Area Stumpage Manager
WESTROCK
02.2021 - 06.2022
Commodity Manager (Roundwood/Micro/Residuals)
ENVIVA BIOMASS
09.2017 - 02.2021
Forester I
AMERICAN FOREST MANAGEMENT
08.2011 - 09.2017
Forestry Technician
DAUGHERTY AND DAUGHERTY
02.2011 - 06.2011
B.S. - Forestry (Wildlife Management Emphasis)
Mississippi State University