Programs

Forestry Forward

Forestry Forward is the Florida Forestry Association’s young professionals’ program offering opportunities to engage with peers, develop leadership skills, network with colleagues and mentors, and learn about Florida’s sustainable forestry industry. Forestry Forward is a 2-year program. The program is free, but space is limited to ten professionals per class. Individuals who are seeking to enhance opportunities in their forestry careers while developing their leadership skills are encouraged to apply.

What to expect? 

Each year, participants will engage in 4 regional sessions focused on education, skill-building, and networking.

Topics Include:
Leadership Training
Onsite Tours & Industry Discussions
Mission and Purpose of the Florida Forestry Association
How to get involved
Networking sessions

Class #14 (2023-2025)

Shayn Baggett, Harrison Fahy, Marshall Hilton, Andy Lamborn, Michael Klassen, Jason Nastovski, James Rhue, Jesse Saarela, Andrew Sims, Patrick Smalley, Shea Stroud

Forestry Forward alumni:

Class #13 (2021-2023)

Richard Bertrand, Brian Camposano, Milli Jones, Shawn Lewandowski, William McCrea, JT McUmber, Blake Reese, Aaron Smith, Jeremiah Thompson, William White

Class #12 (2019-2021)

Monica Corbin, Colin Davies, Robby Frantzis, Kaylyn Glenn, Jackson Middleton, Jonathan Roberts, Aaron Smith, Austin Thrasher

Class #11 (2018-2019)

Luke Burklew, Casey Cox, Walker Downs, Joe Giesel, Clay Hicks, Evan Johnson, Katie Morris, Patrick Spinosa, Clayton Willis, Andrew Wood

Class #10 (2017-2018)

Aaron Dawson, Casey Gunnels, Barry Jackson, Joe Karels, Christopher Kinslow, Ben Odom, Johnny Sabo, John Vogel, Roger Ward

Class #9 (2016-2017)

Robert Cook, Bryan Croft, Daniel Fussell, Reba Hicks, Alex Hunt, Ryan LaValle, Will Leonard, Joshua Light, Matt McGaughey, Jeremy Sapp  

Class #8 (2015-2016)

Trey Byrd, Travis Davidson, Matthew Dykes, Mark Hammond, Eric Handley, Jordan Huntley, Austen Roberts, Braden Scott, Zak Seymour, Al Stathopoulos

Class #7 (2014)

John Dooner, Daniel Hautamaki, Bright Logan, Emily Lowe, Brett Matuszak, Donald C. Murphy, John Sabine, Ray Sharp, Ret Tiner, Franklin Van Aernam, Jr.

Class #6 (2013)

Jesse Bielling, Lee Cutshall, Sheli Derato, Jesse Dumas, Sean Gallagher, Jennifer Greene, Daniel N. Kennedy, Ryan Pavlik, Leigh Ann Wynn

Class #5 (2011)

Scott Brodbeck, Jacob Cremer, Ben Dow, Shelton Feagle, Jamie Hall, Katelyn Crow Landrum, Karen Newberry, Kyle Wehner

Class #4 (2010)

Philip Allen, Mike Berzinis, Josh Ensminger, Matt Ezekiel, Adam Garcia, Jeff Hunt, Kyle Hunter, Casey LaCasse, Greg Marshall, Dwight O’Neal, Steven Parrish, Elizabeth Ramirez

Class #3 (2008)

Anthony Boggess, Mike Lamonica, Travis McCoy, Brian Moody, Larry Simon, Matt Webb

Class #2 (2007)

John Boland, Wesley Carter, Danielle Clark, Dow Derato, Jeremy Flood, Georgia Cochran Jones, Matt Simpson, Richard Schwab, Rhett Sumner, Shawn Webb, David Williams

Class #1 (2006)

Jamie Boland, Edward Cole, Ruthie Cole, Greg Driskell, Ward Frisina, Russ Hannon, Travis Oldershaw, Scott Sager, Philip Smith, Coy “Lin” Webb