Port Blakely

As a District Forester, Jerry Bailey is responsible for managing harvest planning, operations and log marketing for the Southwest Washington tree farm. Since joining the company in 1991, Jerry has been a key contributor to several forestland acquisitions for Port Blakely Tree Farms, including the purchase of the Morton block in 2004. Prior to joining the company, Jerry worked as a boiler hand in a pulp mill and cruised timber for a private contractor.

Jerry earned his logging certification in 2009 from the Washington Contract Loggers Association and currently serves on that organization’s Safety Conference Committee. Jerry attended Centralia Community College where he studied forest technology and earned an associate degree in 1993.

Jerry currently resides in Grays Harbor County, Washington, with his family, where he has served as a volunteer fire fighter for nearly two decades.

Lance Christensen is the District Forester for Port Blakely Tree Farms’ Northwest Oregon tree farm. Lance is responsible for managing harvest planning, operations and log marketing for his region. Prior to joining Port Blakely in 1989, Lance worked for the United States Forest Service at the Estacada, Oregon, Ranger Station as a timber sale technician and wildland firefighter.

Lance served three years in the United States Army as a helicopter crew chief where he achieved the rank of specialist 4th class. Later he earned an associate degree from Mt. Hood Community College where he studied forest engineering technology. Lance was honored for his academic achievements with a Scholastic All-American award granted by the United States Achievement Academy in 1988, and professionally for his commitment to forest protection with recognition from the Oregon Forest Industries Council for serving on their Protection Committee for two consecutive years.

Lance serves on the boards of the Clackamas-Marion Forest Protective Association and the Keep Oregon Green Association, and is an active member of the Society of American Foresters.

Duane Evans is the Vice President of U.S. Forestry Operations. In this role, Duane is responsible for all aspects of harvest operations for Port Blakely Tree Farms’ U.S. ownership, including wood flow forecasts, timber production and wood marketing. Duane also represents Port Blakely Tree Farms in the forest policy arena, contributing to forestry issues on both the national and state levels.

Duane brings with him over 30 years of diverse experience in the forest industry, both in the woods and behind the scenes. Prior to joining Port Blakely Tree Farms in 1994, Duane worked for Davis Bros. Logging and Zepp Logging.

Duane holds an associate degree in forestry from Centralia Community College and a bachelor degree in business from the University of Washington.

Teresa Loo joined Port Blakely Tree Farms in 2002. As the Director of Communications, Teresa oversees public relations, charitable giving and environmental education programs for the company. She also represents the company as a trustee on the Washington Agriculture and Forestry Education Foundation (AgForestry) board and as a director on the United Way of Lewis County board.

Prior to her work at Port Blakely Tree Farms, Teresa worked for Menasha Forest Products Company in Chehalis, Washington, and North Bend, Oregon, where she consulted with small forest landowners and worked on forest inventory, harvest layout, permitting, and acquisitions.

Teresa earned a bachelor of science degree in forest resources from the University of Washington in 1994. She received a master of business administration degree with an emphasis on technology and innovation management from Pacific Lutheran University in 2001. Teresa is a graduate of the Washington AgForestry Leadership program, Class 27.

Chris Lunde is the District Forester for the Central Washington tree farm. In this role, he manages harvest planning, operations and log marketing for his region. Chris also coordinates Port Blakely Tree Farms’ adherence to voluntary forest certification standards in both Washington and Oregon.

Prior to joining Port Blakely in 1990, Chris worked for the North Bay Land Company where he oversaw timber harvest and Christmas tree production.

Chris studied forest technology, receiving an associate of applied science degree from Green River College in 1982. Chris went on to earn his bachelor degree in business from The Evergreen State College in 2004. Chris is an active member of the Society of American Foresters and a graduate of the Washington AgForestry Leadership program, Class 28.

Chris resides in Olympia and enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, playing bass guitar and volunteering.

As Port Blakely’s Forestry Manager, Jeff Madsen oversees all aspects of forest inventory, growth and yield modeling, silviculture, GIS and forest health. Prior to joining Port Blakely in 2004, Jeff worked for the Campbell Group, International Paper and Champion International.

Jeff brings over 35 years of diverse forestry experience to the company. Well regarded in the forest-products industry as a leader in forest genetics and research, he has contributed to several national publications on forest-related topics. Jeff also serves on the Washington Hardwood Commission.

Jeff received a bachelor of science in forestry and a master of science in forest genetics from the University of Montana. He also served his country in the United States Air Force, first as a cadet in the Academy, then as a sergeant, serving a year in Vietnam.

A voracious learner in just about any subject, Jeff also wrote several articles for national medical journals and a chapter for a nursing textbook on wound care in 2003.

Jeff resides in Enumclaw, Washington, with his wife of over 30 years. Together they are working to start a small blueberry farm.

Jeff Morgan, Controller, joined Port Blakely Tree Farms in 2002. In this role, Jeff manages and directs the financial affairs of the U.S. Forestry Division and oversees division accounting procedures.

Jeff has over 30 years of experience in the forest-products industry. Prior to joining the team at Port Blakely Tree Farms, Jeff spent 13 years at Simpson Timber Company where he served as the division controller, NW Lumber Division, managing financial affairs for three sawmill facilities.

Jeff attended Whitman College and studied economics and environmental studies, in which he received a bachelor degree. Jeff also holds a master of arts degree in business and finance administration from Willamette University. Jeff is a member of the Institute of Management Accountants and the Chairman of the Washington Forest Protection Association’s Tax Committee.

Mike Mosman is Senior Vice President of Lands and Resources for Port Blakely Tree Farms. Mike directs timberland strategies and investments for Port Blakely Tree Farms in the Pacific Northwest and Blakely Pacific in New Zealand. He also oversees the resources department, which includes forest research and analysis, and the functions of silviculture, inventory, land records and GIS.

Since joining the company in 1987, Mike has been instrumental in the successful development and implementation of several key land strategies and acquisitions, as well as several technology projects. Mike brings over 30 years of experience in the forest-products industry, contributing regularly to external boards and committees focused on research, policy and education.

Mike’s current and past board activity and membership includes Pacific Education Institute, Oregon Forest Industries Council, Precision Forestry Cooperative, University of Washington Stand Management Cooperative, AF&PA Western Research, Washington Forest Protection Association Environmental Education Committee, South Puget Sound Community College Foundation and the Washington AgForestry Foundation.

Mike holds a bachelor of science in forest management from the University of Washington.

He currently resides in Olympia, Washington, with his wife Mary.

Blake Murden, PhD, is Director of Wildlife & Fisheries for Port Blakely Tree Farms. In this role, Blake is responsible for managing all aspects of wildlife and fisheries resources on Port Blakely’s forestlands, providing guidance to the organization on environmental policy and resource-protection issues. Blake also provides consultation for Port Blakely’s New Zealand forestry division, Blakely Pacific Limited, on wildlife-related issues.

Since joining Port Blakely in 1999, Blake has contributed his leadership and knowledge of wildlife and forestry interactions to develop creative solutions to natural-resource issues. In 2009, Blake co-developed and negotiated an innovative Safe Harbor Agreement that enhances habitat for two federally listed bird species while allowing for a sustainable and predictable timber supply. 

Blake serves as the president-elect for The Wildlife Society, Washington chapter, and is a member of that organization’s Oregon and Texas chapters. He is a member of the Society for Northwestern Vertebrate Biology, Ecological Society of America, American Fisheries Society, and New Zealand Ecological Society. 

Blake attended Tarleton State University where he studied biology and earned a bachelor of science degree in 1989. He went on to study wildlife and fisheries sciences at Texas A&M University where he earned a master of science in 1993 and a doctorate degree in 2002. Blake is a graduate of the AgForestry Leadership program, Class 29.

Court Stanley is the President of Port Blakely Companies’ forestry businesses, which include Port Blakely Tree Farms in the United States and Blakely Pacific Limited in New Zealand. As president, Court provides leadership and direction to the managers and staff, and ensures that operations and plans align with the company’s values and objectives. He is responsible for the overall well-being and performance of the businesses, ensuring that they are operating in a sustainable manner for current and future generations.

Prior to his work at Port Blakely, Court worked in a logging camp in southeast Alaska as a forest engineer for Goldbelt, a Native Alaskan corporation. In 1986, he joined Port Blakely as a forester. Court managed the Southwest Washington tree farm as district forester and later oversaw company-wide harvest planning, operations and log marketing as chief forester. He was then promoted to vice president, and later as senior vice president. Court assumed the role of president of the forestry division in 2006.

Court is a trustee and serves on the executive committee for the Washington Forest Protection Association. He also serves on the boards of the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition and Wilcox Farms. He is a visiting committee member for the University of Washington School of the Environment and Forest Science and a member of the Society of American Foresters.

Court studied forest technology at Green River College and forest engineering at the University of Washington in Seattle where he earned a bachelor of science degree in 1983. He is a graduate of the AgForestry Leadership program, Class 21.

Court resides in Centralia with his wife Kelly, and enjoys woodcarving, running, hiking and spending time with their three sons.

As the Silviculture Forester, Mike Warjone manages all reforestation activities and young plantation maintenance on Port Blakely Tree Farms’ Washington and Oregon forestlands. This includes site preparation, seedling production, planting, maintenance, genetics and research. He also represents Port Blakely on the board of Washington Friends of Farms and Forests.

Since joining the company in 1997, Mike has held several positions and has contributed his skills and ingenuity to a number of significant projects. Recently, he developed a new tree-breeding program, and designed and installed Port Blakely’s first seed orchard.

Mike attended Willamette University where he studied business and received a bachelor of science degree in 1997.

Mike resides in Olympia, Washington, with his wife Bree and their two very active daughters.