Derrick Spinks - President/Procurement
  (501) 940-7876

Derrick has been in the timber industry since 1995. He is a registered forester with the State of Arkansas with a forestry degree from the University of Monticello. He is a member of the Arkansas Forestry Association, Arkansas Timber Producers Association (Board of Directors), National Certified Forester Program, Forest Resources Association, Ozark Woodlands Owner Association, Farm Bureau County Board of Directors/Forestry Division, and named Arkansas Forester of the Year in 2006.

  Berlie Bess - Procurement
  (501) 208-3990

Berlie manages the branch office located in Morrilton. He has been in the timber business or 30 plus years both in procurement and operating his own logging business. Berlie has been with Ridgewood Timber since December of 2001. He is a member of the Arkansas Timber Producers Association (Board of Directors) and Arkansas Forestry Association.

  Paul Oberbeck - Construction and
  Maintenance Supervisor

Paul joined the company in 2004 and has more than 30 years of mechanical and construction experience; 15 of which was with Kenworth Trucks and 6 years in the service as an Army Engineer. Paul is certified in all aspects of heavy duty truck repair.

  Rod Davis - Land Manager
  (870) 615-0991

Rod came on board with Ridgewood Timber in March 2007. He had been in the timber business for 15 years before taking a brief break. Rod is now a land manager in charge of land sales for Ridgewood Timber.

If you are interested in purchasing land, call Rod today at (870) 615-0991. He will gladly answer your questions.

  Sherri Austin - Office Manager

Sherri has been with Ridgewood Timber since January 2007. She is new to the timber industry, but comes to us with extensive experience in corporate customer service as well as knowledge in accounting, computers, management, etc.

  Penny Gammons - Office Assistant

  Stan Brewer - Equipment Operator

  Joe Searcy - Mechanic and Operator

  David Milliken - Driver

  Eddie Stewart January 19, 1957 -
  February 1, 2008

In Loving Memory of "Fast Eddie" Stewart an amazing Mechanic. You will always be remembered.

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