I’m the Chief Operating Officer for SFM, an independent plantation forest manager with operations in Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania.
Growing up on a farm, and living close to plantations, it was a natural step for me to work in the forest products industry. I have worked in the industry for the entirety of my career in a mix of operational and managerial roles. No two days are the same for me, one day I’m wearing a suit and attending meetings in Melbourne, the next I’m in my Hi-Viz work gear on a mountain side in Tasmania.
Working in Forestry has enabled me to work and live in Western Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and now Mt Gambier, South Australia, a community that truly embraces the industry. Do I like my job? No, I love my job! I get to travel regularly, work and interact with some amazing people, and, importantly, contribute to the success of an industry that is 100% sustainable and helping in the fight against climate change.