New Leadership for the Pennsylvania SFI® Implementation Committee

Written by Chuck Coup, PA SFI Implementation Committee Program Manager

     The Pennsylvania Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) Implementation Committee (SIC) is comprised of many knowledgeable and dedicated volunteers who, in addition to their regular day-to-day duties, make the commitment to show up to meetings, support and guide the program, and contribute their valuable input.
     SIC leadership is provided by our Chair and Vice-Chair. December 31, 2022, marked the end of Jason Wenrich’s two-year term as Chair of the organization. Jason is FORECON’s Director of Business Development/Chief Forester and is based out of their State College office. Under his leadership, the SIC navigated the unprecedented challenges posed by the global pandemic and expanded the availability of logger training through online offerings. Jason was presented with an engraved clock on behalf of the SIC in appreciation of his service. He will continue his involvement with the program as a member of the SIC.
     Garin Peck assumed the Chair position at the beginning of the year and will serve for 2023-2024. Garin is the Clearing and Environmental Project Manager at Metzler Forest Products. Kyle Troutman, Forester and SFI Coordinator at Weaber, Inc., was elected as Vice-Chair.
      The Pennsylvania SIC is also pleased to announce the hiring of Doty McDowell as the new Director of Outreach and Development. Doty spent many years with the Pennsylvania Game Commission and more recently worked with the Keystone Elk Country Alliance. In his new role with the Pennsylvania SIC, Doty will be helping to spread the word about the importance of SFI and the Pennsylvania Implementation Committee and will be coordinating our outreach efforts.

SIC Program Manager, Chuck Coup (left) and former SIC Chair, Jason Wenrich (right)

For more information about the PA SFI Implementation Committee, visit their website at www.sfiofpa.org or call 888- 734-9366