The operations of the Community Forest are managed by the Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society. Residents from the Lower North Thompson Valley (Little Fort to McLure) can purchase a membership and nominate representatives to sit on the Board of Directors. Board positions are voluntary only. The Board of Directors hires and oversees professional management staff that are responsible for day-to-day management operations.

Board of Directors

Chair
Harley Wright

Vice-Chair
Kathy Cooper

Secretary/Treasurer
Norm Kienitz

Directors
Ted Brown
Greg Fennell
Wim Houben
Mike Casey
Scott Kershaw
Terry Corley
Dan Winiski
John Reedy
Daniel Arcand
Trish Thompson
Chris Matthews
Simone Lampreau

Employees

Woodlands
Mike Francis, RPF, General Manager

Sky Jarvis, RPF BIT, Forest Technician

Milling, Carpentry & Firewood
Morris Sheane, Firewood

Ken Beck, Milling & Value-added
Gael Vachon
Patrick Appel

Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper
Jennifer Stanley

Additionally, the LNTCFS seasonally hires a combination of high school students and post-secondary students to assist with the milling and woodland operations. The LNTCFS values young workers and attempts to provide opportunities for youth to gain work experience in the forestry industry. If you are a youth (aged 16-30) looking for seasonal work experience please reach out for more information on our hiring process (LNTCFSociety@telus.net)