The WFLC Executive Board

The Western Forestry Leadership Coalition (WFLC) operates under the leadership of an Executive Board, which represents the views and interests of the WFLC members and provides a direct link between WFLC members and staff.

Executive Board meetings are held quarterly either in person or via conference call to make decisions, set strategic direction, and discuss concerns and opportunities.

The Executive Board is made up of eight WFLC members, including the four person Council of Western State Foresters Executive Committee, two USDA Forest Service regional foresters, one Forest Service State & Private Forestry director, and one Western Forest Service Research Station director.

Council of Western State Foresters

Chair

Jeff Whitney

State Forester
Arizona Department of Forestry & Fire Management

1110 West Washington Street, Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: 602-771-1400
Fax: 602-771-1421
Email: jeffwhitney@azsf.gov
Website: forestryandfire.az.gov

Vice Chair

Brian Cottam

Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands
Department of Natural Resources
State Forester and Director

1594 W. North Temple, Suite 3520
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-5703
Phone: 801-538-5555
Fax: 801-533-4111
Email: briancottam@utah.gov
Website: www.ffsl.utah.gov

Secretary / Treasurer

Kacey KC

Nevada Division of Forestry
State Forester and Fire Warden

2478 Fairview Drive
Carson City, NV 89701
Phone: 775-684-2522
Fax: 775-684-2570
Email: kaceykc@forestry.nv.gov
Website: forestry.nv.gov

Past Chair

Mike Lester

State Forester
Colorado State Forest Service

5060 Campus Box Delivery, Building #1050
Fort Collins, CO 80523-5050
Phone: 970-491-6303
Fax: 970-491-7736
Email: mike.lester@colostate.edu
Website: http://csfs.colostate.edu/