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
Wim Houben

Secretary/Treasurer
Norm Kienitz

Directors
Ted Brown
Greg Fennell
Kathy Cooper
Mike Casey
Scott Kershaw
Terry Corley
Dan Winiski
Maxine Cusack
Harry Waldron
Trish Thompson
Trevor Hall
Phil Braithwaite

Employees

Woodlands
Mike Francis, RPF (General Manager)

Sky Jarvis, FIT BIT (Forest Technician)

Milling, Carpentry & Firewood
Morris Sheane

Ken Beck

Administrative Assistant/Bookkeepers
Glenda Watt
Jennifer Stanley

Additionally, the LNTCFS seasonally hires a combination of local high school students and BC university 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 15-30) looking for seasonal work experience please reach out for more information on our hiring process (LNTCFSociety@telus.net)