Matthew Melcher
Sweet Home
Summary
Twenty-five plus years working in the timber industry with various land owners, including private industrial and government. I managed day to day operations of majority yarder logging units. I have experience in clearcut and thinning operations. Have good working relationships state and federal forest officers. Worked with AOL on continuing education for OPL and current forest practice laws.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Employee
Ridgeway Logging Inc
06.1997 - 11.2024
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Bidding and negotiating timber sales
- Logging Plans
- OPL courses and certification
- Develop and write safety plans
- Planning and Layout of of yarder thinning units
- Communicating and working with State and Federal forest officers
- Operating and maintaining various types of equipment related to logging. Including log loader, yarder, dozer and processor
- Sorting and producing logs to mill requirements
- Road building and maintenance
- Meeting Forest Practice laws
- Understanding and adhering to OSHA rules
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forest Management
Oregon State University
Corvallis, ORNo Degree - Heavy Equipment/Diesel Repair
Linn-Benton Community College
Albany, ORSkills
- Business management
- Strategic planning
- Financial oversight
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Client relations
Timeline
Owner/Employee
Ridgeway Logging Inc
06.1997 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Forest Management
Oregon State University
No Degree - Heavy Equipment/Diesel Repair
Linn-Benton Community College
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