4th Annual Conference

The fourth annual conference was held at the New-Indy Catawba Mill on December 5, 2023.
A total of 38 enthusiastic and eager Carolina Women In Timber members showed up and were excited to get an eye-opening educational mill tour from our hosts at New-Indy Catawba!


“New-Indy Catawba is happy to host the 4th Annual Carolina Women In Timber Conference. This meeting is a good reminder of the web of connections throughout the forest products industry. We are all dependent on each part of the supply chain. From the woods to the mills, it’s a joint effort by many. We hope that you enjoy the tour and continue to grow your organization!”

Jamey Hollis, Wood Operations Procurement Manager

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  • “I loved the format of the meeting this year - lots of education and learning! My favorite part was once again the camaraderie and fellowship with other women in the timber industry!”

    —Attendee

  • “I was so impressed with so much today! The paper machine was amazing - the guides were awesome and took a great deal of time with us explaining processes! Lorraine Green was very impressive also!”

    —Attendee

  • “This organization is very important to our industry. It recognizes the value of women who support this industry!”

    —Attendee

2023 Sponsors

  • LOTS Group, (Bellwether Forest Products, Inc.)

  • Foothills Forest Products, Inc

  • Manulife Investment Management Forest Management

  • Seven Hills Forestry

  • Palmetto Stump & Brush Cutting

  • Jeremy & Betsy Kessinger

    Written by Betsy Kessinger

    “I’ve spent most of my life connected with the timber industry. My father was a registered Forester and I also married a Registered Forester, Jeremy Kessinger. I’ve cruised timber and created stand maps. Even though I ended up choosing a different career path, I feel like forestry is in my blood.  I met Lori Walker 7 years ago when she worked with my husband and we’ve been good friends ever since! Jeremy and I fully support Lori’s mission to celebrate and promote the Carolina Women In Timber organization!”

  • Woodland Security, Inc

    Tom Kazee, Director

  • Orbis, Inc.

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