Monday, July 20, 2015
Forest 2 Market declared that James (Mike) Branson, who spent his 32-year career in the forest products industry in Weyerhaeuser, joins the Forest 2 Market’s Board of Directors. Bowen Smith, who has served on Forest2Market’s board for 14 years, is retiring.
Branson’s most recent role at Weyerhaeuser was as Senior Vice President of Global Timberlands, managing timberlands in North America, South America and Asia. Prior to that, Branson also managed the company’s southern timberlands and mill portfolios. He has served on the boards of the American Forest Foundation, the National Alliance of Forest Owners and Catchlight Energy.
“Having worked in all parts of the supply chain, Mike is an ideal addition to Forest2Market’s board,” said Pete Stewart, the company’s CEO/President and founder. “The combination of his deep industry and management experience and his knowledge of finance and strategic planning will be extremely valuable as Forest2Market continues to grow.” He concluded.
Bowen Smith has been on Forest2Markets board since 2001, just after Forest 2 Market launched its first product.
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