Our Team

We bring diverse experience and perspectives, united by a commitment to stewardship, collaboration, and work that matters to our communities and the forest.

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Andrew Forward

General Manager

andrew.forward@niso.ca

Grounded in leadership and guided by collaboration, the NFMC Manager brings clarity and direction to everything we do. Andrew builds strong partnerships, balance diverse priorities, and help turn shared goals into meaningful outcomes for communities, partners, and the forest.

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Mike Paddock

Senior Planner

mike.paddock@niso.ca

Thoughtful, detail‑oriented, and forward‑looking, the Senior Planner connects technical planning with real‑world values. Working closely with communities and partners, Mike helps shape forest management plans that are practical, responsible, and built to last.

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Jeanne Besaw

Silviculture Forester

Hands‑on and future‑focused, the Silviculture Forester is dedicated to renewing and sustaining the forest. Through careful planning and on‑the‑ground work, Jeanne helps ensure healthy forests that support ecosystems, communities, and long‑term stewardship.

jeanne.besaw@niso.ca

Julie Quiring

Forest Technician- NFMC - julie.quiring@niso.ca

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Miroslav Stepan

Forest Technician - miroslav.stepan@niso.ca

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Forest Technician - dean.robertson@niso.ca

Ame Wunderle

Senior GIS Developer - ame.wunderle@niso.ca

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Martina Tekelova

Planning Forester - martina.tekelova@niso.ca

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Dean Robertson

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Curtis Martin

Forest Technician- NFMC - curtis.martin@niso.ca

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Our Partners at Canadian Kraft Paper Industries - Forestry

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Wally Quiring

General Manager

wally.quiring@ckpi.com

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Aidan Forseille

Harvesting Supervisor

aidan.forseille@ckpi.com

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Diana DeLeon

Administrator

diana.deleon@ckpi.com

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Shayne Elliott

Harvesting Superintendent

shayne.elliott@ckpi.com

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Cory Mischuk

Harvesting Supervisor

cory.mischuk@ckpi.com

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Our Partners at Nekoté LP

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Floyd North

Nekoté Liaison - nekotelp@gmail.com

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Norman Monias

Nekoté Coordinator - nekote.manager@gmail.com

NFMC is guided by a board of directors chosen by both our CKP and Nekoté Partners. Of the eight Appointees, 4 were selected by CKP and 4 were selected by Nekoté based on their experience, knowledge and contributions.

Please select the link to see in-depth biographies of each board member.

About our Board of Directors