Steve is a partner in the Cowlitz Ridge Tree Farm, a sustainably managed family forest enterprise in Lewis County Washington. He has a BS from the Evergreen State College and a MS in Silviculture from the University of Washington. As the Executive Director of the Family Forest Foundation his responsibilities include leading the development of the Family Forest Habitat Conservation Plan, the development of the Washington State Forest Landowner Database, researching forest product marketing opportunities and outreach efforts focused on broadening the public’s perception of family forest issues. He previously served 3 years as the head of the Small Forest Landowner Office in the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.  Steve resides in Winlock Washington with his wife Lou Jean.