Committees
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Join the Louisiana Forestry Association
Executive Committee
Ray Daughtry, chairman
ray.daughtry@smurfitwestrock.com
Administrative Affairs
Mark James, chairman
Annual Meeting
Mark James, chairman
Champion Trees
Rick Williams, chairman
richard.williams@la.usda.gov
Editorial Advisory
Donald Baker, chairman
donaldjbaker@aol.com
Endangered Species/Wildlife & Recreation
Paul Stone, chairman
paulstone@crosbyresource.com
Forest Protection
David Green, chairman
Legislative
Gary Hill, chairman
gary.hill@weyerhaeuser.com
Project Learning Tree
Valerie West, chairwoman
Public Information / Media Relations
Ben Guarisco, chairman
ben.guarisco@greif.com
Sustainable Forestry Program
Luke Walker
Tree Farm
Jimmy Moss
james.moss@graphicpkg.com
Forest Products Manufacturing Council
Mike Smith, chairman
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Just email us at tsmith@laforestry.com about which committee(s) you are interested in. She will add your name to the list and notify you when a meeting is held.
Task Forces
Insurance
Dave Cupp
davecupp@walshtimbercompany.com
Land & Timber Tax
Hank Smart
jhsmart44@aol.com
LFA OFFICERS FOR 2026
Ray Daughtry
2026 President
Smurfit-Westrock
— Hodge
Mark James
1st Vice President
Molpus Woodlands Group
— Shreveport
Mark Williams
2nd Vice President
Boise Cascade
— Anacoco
Michael Best
3rd Vice President
Canfor Southern Pine
— Strong, AR
Robert Tassin
Treasurer
Baker Land & Timber
— Alexandria
Tim Holland
Immediate Past President
Mudd & Holland Consulting Foresters
— Shreveport