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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

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Contact our Office

7350 M-123 Newberry, MI 49868

 Phone: 906-293-3236 

 Fax:     906-293-5444

Email: timbermen1972@gmail.com

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