About Us

The Michigan Master Logger Program is overseen by the Master Logger Committee, which is made up of Master Loggers, and which insures compliance of program standards and provides guidance for the program. The program is for loggers, by loggers. A Certifying Board made up of forest sector representatives provides guidance to the Master Logger Committee, and determines certification status based on interviews and field audits. "The Michigan Association of Timbermen fully supports the Michigan Master Logger Program and encourages its members to participate in this valuable program. Michigan Master Loggers set themselves apart from and above the competition through their participation." ~Brenda Owen, former MAT Executive Director The Michigan Master Logger Program is supported by funding from the Michigan SFI Implementation Committee. To learn more about the SFI Program, visit their website at: www.sfimi.org.

Michigan Master Logger Certification Program

Board Members

• Roger Pluedeman, Pluedeman Logging (WI Master Logger) • Tony Fox, Fox Forestry • James M Schmierer, Jr., Michigan Tech. School of Forest Resources • Matt Watkeys, Michigan Department of Natural Resources • Des Jones, Landowner • Dave Johnson, Upper Peninsula Sportsmen's Alliance • State Legislator - Vacant • Randy Keen, Arauco North America

Michigan Master Logger Committee

• Region 1 - Steve Anderson - M.V.A. Enterprises, Inc. - Felch, MI • Region 1 - Ryan Shamion - Shamco, Inc. - Iron River, MI • Region 2 - Bill Brand - Northland Harvesting, Inc. - Newberry, MI • Region 2 - Kevin Johnson - Cutting Edge Forest Products, LLC - Eckerman, MI • Region 3 - Dana Welch - Welch Land & Timber, Inc. - Curran, MI • Region 3 - Vacant • Region 4 - Kore Weaver - Cherry Creek Forestry, LLC - Sears, MI • Region 4 - Josee Miller - Miller Logging, Inc. - Harrison, MI