ABOUT US
The Michigan Association of Timbermen is a non-profit 501(c)6 trade association, representing the forest products industry of Michigan. Founded in 1972, MAT has provided effective representation of Michigan's forestry community, including those who grow, harvest and process forest products.
Board of Directors
The Michigan Association of Timbermen is governed by a 13-member board of directors, elected by voting members as defined in our organizational by-laws, which states that voting members must be directly involved in the harvest, manufacture, or hauling of wood material.
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Board members are elected to a three year term, and can be re-elected or replaced at our annual Timbermen's Convention each spring.
PRESIDENT
Vaughn West (2027)
AIS Forestry Division
Williamsburg, Michigan
Region 3
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VICE PRESIDENT
James Maeder (2026)
James Maeder Timber Consulting, LLC
Weidman, Michigan
Region 4
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SECRETARY/TREASURER
Wes Windover (2027)
Biewer Sawmill, Inc.
McBain, Michigan
Region 3
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REGION 1 CHAIR
Brock VanOss (2027)
VanOss Forestry Services LLC
Crystal Falls, Michigan
Region 1
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REGION 2 CHAIR
Charley MacIntosh (2027)
Kretz Lumber Co., Inc.
Nahma, Michigan
Region 2​
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BOARD MEMBER
Steve Anderson (2028)
Steve Anderson Forest Products​
Felch, Michigan
Region 1
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BOARD MEMBER
Glen Tolksdorf (2026)
Tolksdorf Forestry
Marquette, Michigan
Region 1
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BOARD MEMBER
Tuffy Burton (2026)
Tuffy & Son, LLC
Newberry, Michigan
Region 2
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BOARD MEMBER
Brian Nelson (2028)
Nelson Logging, LLC
Cornell, Michigan
Region 2
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BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE
Bob Bazuin (2027)
Roger Bazuin & Sons, Inc.
McBain, Michigan
Region 3
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REGION 3 CHAIR
Dalton Muma (2028)
Shawn Muma Logging, Inc.
Gladwin, Michigan
Region 3
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REGION 4 CHAIR
John Fowler (2027)
DT Fowler Manufacturing, Inc.
Lapeer, Michigan
Region 4
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BOARD MEMBER
Joe Doyle (2028)
Doyle Forest Products
Paris, Michigan
Region 4
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Michigan Association of Timbermen Board of Directors, April 2025