Forest2Market announced that James (Mike) Branson, who spent his 32-year career in the forest products industry at Weyerhaeuser, has been elected to Forest2Market’s Board of Directors. Bowen Smith, who has served on Forest2Market’s Board for 14 years, is retiring.

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Forest2Market appoints James Branson to its Board of Directors

Jul 30, 2015. /Lesprom Network/. Forest2Market announced that James (Mike) Branson, who spent his 32-year career in the forest products industry at Weyerhaeuser, has been elected to Forest2Market’s Board of Directors. Bowen Smith, who has served on Forest2Market’s Board for 14 years, is retiring.

Branson’s most recent role at Weyerhaeuser was as Senior Vice President of Global Timberlands, managing timberlands in North America, South America and Asia. Prior to that, Branson also managed the company’s southern timberlands and mill portfolios. He has served on the boards of the American Forest Foundation, the National Alliance of Forest Owners and Catchlight Energy.

“Having worked in all parts of the supply chain, Mike is an ideal addition to Forest2Market’s board,” said Pete Stewart, the company’s CEO/President and founder. “The combination of his deep industry and management experience and his knowledge of finance and strategic planning will be extremely valuable as Forest2Market continues to grow.”

Forest2Market provides market price data, expertise and decision support services to participants in the forest and wood products supply chain.