Experience

The Climate Trust

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Reforestation

  • Dec 2023 - Present

  Nashville, Tennessee, United States



VLK Consulting LLC

• Business Consulting and Services

• Principal

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Nashville, Tennessee, United States



Macquarie Asset Management

• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Global Technical Lead, Natural Assets

  • Jan 2023 - Jul 2023

  Nashville, Tennessee, United States Established sector specialist function for new Natural Assets platform, integrating forestry and geospatial expert resources within deal team. Developed due diligence process for timberland acquisitions to achieve paired timber and Natural Climate Solutions allocation strategy. Created internal responsible investment framework to deliver robust financial and ESG impact aligned with organization-wide risk management and sustainability initiatives.



Resource Management Service LLC

• United States
• Investment Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Manager, ESG

  • Dec 2017 - May 2022

  Nashville, Tennessee, United States Engage with internal teams and external partners to develop and implement strategic ESG initiatives. Provide valuations and strategic analysis of conservation opportunities on forestland managed by RMS on behalf of our investor partners. Provide support to business development and investment management teams on ESG-related investor inquiries. Project manager for external ESG disclosures and provide support to Sustainability and Operational teams for forest certification activities.

• Forest Planner

  • Jun 2015 - Dec 2017

  Birmingham, Alabama Performed wood flow and financial modeling work to support the needs of RMS Operations and Investment Management teams. Monitored and maintained data integrity for harvest plans on over 2 million acres in the U.S. southeast

• Forestry Manager

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2015

  Wilmington, North Carolina Responsible for coordinating with district personnel, region manager, and the resource planning and sustainability groups to successfully plan and implement silvicultural programs (including reforestation, and mid-rotation activities) and infrastructure maintenance programs across the RMS'​ North Carolina Region. Responsible for managing the region's hunting license program. Ensure compliance with RMS' sustainable forestry practices and policies and demonstrate compliance with SFI objectives.



Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies

• Apprentice Forester

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Eastford, CT

• Master of Forestry

  • Aug 2011 - May 2013

  New Haven, Connecticut



Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Inc.

• Market Access Intern

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Washington D.C. Metro Area



American Forest Foundation

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Certification Manager

  • Jun 2008 - Jun 2011

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Implemented third-party auditing for forest management sustainability certification under the American Tree Farm System. Developed a national training program for over 4000 volunteers, leading over 20 training in person and online workshops. Contributed as a technical expert on advocacy efforts to address the recognition of sustainable forest products in Green Building rating systems.



American Forest & Paper Association

• United States
• Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Forestry

  • 2007 - 2008

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Provided policy support to Green Building, Certification Systems, Federal Forest Policy, and Private Forest Management issue teams. Assisted in the development of AF&PA’s Green Building trade show booth and educational materials. Coordinated Forestry Sector internal and external meetings



Virginia Department of Forestry

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • May 2007 - Aug 2007

  Charlottesville, Virginia Area Conducted forest inventory of VA DOF headquarters property. Conducted field work for American Chestnut restoration research



Nantucket Conservation Foundation

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Intern

  • May 2006 - Aug 2007

  Nantucket, MA Assisted Foundation ecologists on several projects involving vegetation sampling and ecosystem monitoring