Gaylord (Whitey) Forsman
615 Driftwood Ave,OR
Overview
58
58
years of professional experience
Work History
Training and Development Specialist
Pacific Seafoods
01.2024 - 01.2026
- Director of Shellfish wanted to develop a training program to develop location managers and supervisors’ leadership skills. Due to my experience and knowledge of the industry I was transferred to company Training and Development team Training Documents subjects History of West Coast Seafood Industry Company Philosophy Passionate Performance The Power of Positive Coaching Positive Coaching Habits Sticking To It The Art of Adherence While in the position I authored a training document. The job was ended to a Corporate change in direction.
EHS Superior-Shellfish
Pacific Seafoods
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Duties were to work with the EHS leads at each of the 7 shellfish locations to maintain a viable safety program. Purpose was to keep team members safe, prevent accidents, maintain safety records. Completed OSHA #511 training
General Manager
Pacific Oyster Co.
01.2012 - 01.2021
- Duties: Manage Production Activities Increase Sales Manage Farm Activities Manage Retail Oppressions I was transferred to Pacif c Oyster to fill position of General Manger due to my experience with the oyster industry. During my time at Pacific Oyster, we were able to increase sales from 3 million dollars to 12 million dollars. Increase employment from 20 production employees to 75. We were also able to increase retail from a seafood case and chowder bar to a full service, full menu restaurant recognized with several awards. Based on the companies needs we acquired Coast Seafoods. Coast Seafoods had several locations and I helped transition the operation into a Pacific Culture. In 2012 I became the Pacific Shellfish Production General Manager. Duties involved working with Plant Managers in South Bend, Bay City and Eureka to maximize sales, production and quality.
General Manager
Pacific Coast Seafoods
01.1988 - 01.2000
- Duties: Sales Plant Operations Vessel Management During my time at Pacific Coast Seafoods I was able to increase sales from 8 million dollars to 25 million dollars. Employees went from 100 to 220 during seasonal production times. We added a surimi production plant with a joint venture operation with a Japanese Company. In1995 the company acquired Washington Crab Producers and I was responsible in transitioning the Pacific Culture to Washington Crab.
Plant Manager
East Point Seafood Co
01.1976 - 01.1987
- I ended my employment with East Point due the fact the owner was up in age and did not have a succession plan.
Production Supervisor
East Point Seafood Co
01.1972 - 01.1976
- When I began my time with company there was an oyster shucking operation with 35 employees working for 9 months of the year. I was abler to move the custom processing crab operation from Seattle Cold Storage to Ocean Park which added 50 employees to the operation.
Veterinary Food Inspector
US Army
01.1968 - 01.1971
- My job on base was to ensure product wholesomeness at delivery. My last year I was stationed on the Oregon/Washington Coast and did inspection for the Department of Defense for the procurement of seafood products
- Served in Viet Nam
- Received Army Commendation Medal & Honorable
- Discharged as an E5
Education
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St. Cloud State
High School - undefined
Cokato, Minnesota01.1965
Skills
- Organizational development
- Career development
- Learning management systems
- Employee engagement
- Coaching and mentoring
- Leadership training
Personal Information
Marital Status: currently married
Community Service:
- Industry, Pacific Fisheries Management council served as an alternate on GAP committee Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission
- Community, Northwest Oregon Works Board- Industry representative. Tillamook Chamber of Commerce 6 years , 2 as president Tillamook Christian Center Board Garibaldi City Council
Personal:
I am currently married to my second wife after my first wife passed away after 45 years. We had an adopted son. We now have 4 children living in our home. We have been married for 9 years and had a son who is 8.
Timeline
Training and Development Specialist
Pacific Seafoods
01.2024 - 01.2026
EHS Superior-Shellfish
Pacific Seafoods
01.2021 - 01.2024
General Manager
Pacific Oyster Co.
01.2012 - 01.2021
General Manager
Pacific Coast Seafoods
01.1988 - 01.2000
Plant Manager
East Point Seafood Co
01.1976 - 01.1987
Production Supervisor
East Point Seafood Co
01.1972 - 01.1976
High School - undefined
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St. Cloud State
Veterinary Food Inspector
US Army
01.1968 - 01.1971