Richard Zabel, Operations Manager
Richard also serves as the operations manager for the Forest Biometrics Research Institute, which has contracted, with WFCA since 2010. He administers the financial and business side of the Institute.
Dan Opalach, FBRI President
Dr. Opalach will work closely with Dr. Jim Arney to assist timberland owners utilize the full power of the Forest Projection and Planning System (FPS).
Brock Purvis, Technical Support
Brock Purvis, Technical Support Brock Purvis graduated from Oregon State University in 2003 with a B.S. in Forest Management. Following graduation, Brock worked in southwest Oregon as a field technician before taking a job with a Natural Resource Consulting Company in 2005. During his time as a consultant Brock’s primary …
Melinda Olson, Office Support
Melinda is the Administrative Assistant for the Western Forestry and Conservation Association (WFCA). She also supports FBRI by maintaining their website and providing administrative support for the Portland, OR business office, which contracts with WFCA.