Professional Loggers Announce New Executive Staff
New Gloucester – Tom Cushman, President of the Professional Logging Contractors of Maine and The Trust to Conserve Northeast Forestlands announced this week the selection of Michael Beardsley as the new Executive Director of the Professional Logging Contractors of Maine and Elizabeth Postlewaite as the new Executive Director of The Trust to Conserve Northeast Forestlands.
“Mike brings an extensive career in business, finance and advocacy to our association. His understanding of the business sector will be a huge asset to our association,” said Cushman. He continued, “In addition, as a licensed Maine forester and experienced educator, Beth’s ability to take the Northeast Master Logger Program and the Trust’s programs to the next level is exciting.”
Leslie Beardsley has been hired as the association’s office administrator.
The Professional Logging Contractors of Maine and The Trust to Conserve Northeast Forestlands are both 501 (c) 3 nonprofit, organizations based in New Gloucester, Maine. The Professional Logging Contractors of Maine seeks to represent its members and improve the public image of harvesting natural resources through accountability and transparency. The Trust to Conserve Northeast Forestlands was formed by the Professional Logging Contractors of Maine in 2003 to administer the Northeast Master Logger Certification program with the broader goal of enhancing the health of working forest ecosystems through exceptional accountability throughout the Northern Forest region.
49 Pineland Dr. Suite 201A, New Gloucester, ME 04260
Office: (207) 688-8195 | Fax: (207) 688-8197 |www.maineloggers.com | www.tcnef.org
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