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Nicki Price has built an impressive career at the intersection of forestry, finance, and long-term land stewardship. After earning her undergraduate degree in Wildlife, she completed her MFR in Forest Business at UGA, where she discovered a passion for timberland investment and the broader strategic side of forest ownership. Although she once envisioned a boots-on-the-ground procurement career, the MFR program and business coursework shifted her path. Nicki credits her time at Warnell and the Terry College of Business with helping her bridge forestry and finance in a way that translated directly to real-world decision-making. Today, Nicki serves as the U.S. Country Portfolio Manager for Ingka Investments, managing timberland assets and supporting a sustainability-focused approach to forest ownership.

Chance Loeffler is an alumnus of the Master of Forest Resources (MFR) program at the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources and currently serves as a forester with Larson & McGowin. Through his work, Chance supports a diverse range of landowners and investors, applying the technical, analytical, and professional skills he developed during his time in the MFR program.

Dustin Evans, a University of Georgia “Double Dawg” in forestry and a procurement forester at Interfor, is helping shape the future of the timber industry through advocacy and leadership. A proud Center for Forest Business graduate with nearly two decades of experience, Evans emphasizes the importance of educating the public, expanding industry knowledge, and developing strong leaders.

Shelda Owens (BSFR ’98, MS ’01) Cushman and Wakefield Director of Timberland and Natural Resource Investments 1. Comment on your years spent at Warnell – any memories or experiences that you cherish to this day?  The warm support of faculty and staff.  My first introduction to this was when I made an unscheduled visit to […]

Brooks Mendell (PhD 2004) Forisk Consulting, President & CEO Hometown: Born in New Jersey but raised in California Favorite activities and hobbies: Outside of work I do a lot of reading and writing, and I enjoy playing tennis and staying in shape. 1. Comment on your years spent at Warnell – any memories or experiences […]