MICHAEL KOERS
Through the past 20 years I have worked in just about every part of the forestry industry from managing and evaluating both private and public lands to selling veneer domestically and abroad. The majority of my career has been as a self employed logging contractor where, at its peak, had three employees and handled all areas of timber production. I utilized many of those skills while also learning various other skills as a highway maintenance worker. After that tenure, my career went in a completely opposite direction when I assumed the role of stay at home dad. This was by far my most challenging role but my most rewarding.
Work History
Stay at Home Dad
5 Years 3 Months- Child care
- Meal preparation
- Managing childrens activities
- Managing household needs
Highway Maintenance Worker
1 Year- Operated heavy machinery for road repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify safety hazards and maintenance needs.
- Assisted in snow removal operations to ensure safe roadway conditions during winter months.
- Collaborated with team members to execute scheduled highway maintenance projects efficiently.
Commercial Logger
11 Years 6 Months- Operated heavy machinery for timber harvesting, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Assessed forest growth and health to determine optimal logging sites.
- Coordinated transportation logistics for timber delivery, maximizing efficiency.
* Trained new team members on equipment operation and safety standards.
* Hand felled, skidded, bucked up, and transported logs to the mill.
Procurement Forester
1 Year 9 Months- Developed strong relationships with landowners, leading to improved access to quality timber resources.
- Collaborated with sawmill personnel to ensure timely deliveries of logs that met quality standards and specifications.
- Conducted timber cruising and appraisal activities to accurately estimate the value of standing timber for acquisition purposes.
- Facilitated communication between foresters, loggers, mill managers, and local stakeholders to promote transparency in procurement processes.
- Implemented safety protocols for logging operations, resulting in fewer accidents and maintaining a safe work environment for all team members.
- Managed harvesting operations on private and public lands, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and best management practices.
- Evaluated potential timberland acquisitions based on current market conditions, growth projections, and return on investment analysis.