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Appointee Biographies

Temagami Forest Management Corporation

FAYE JOHNSON

Faye Johnson is a Registered Professional Forester with a career that spans over 30 years. During that time, she has gained expertise in many areas including forest operations and silviculture, trade, timber pricing and economic development. She has been involved in strategic policy development in both public and private sector organizations. Throughout her career she has worked with First Nations peoples and communities to enhance economic opportunities such as leading the province's resource revenue sharing initiative. Faye has held executive positions on a variety of Boards including those overseeing Sustainable Forest License areas, Crown Agencies, and professional organizations. She is passionate about the social and economic wellbeing of northern and rural communities and has demonstrated commitment to advancing their success.

ROBERT TOMCHICK

Robert Tomchick, B.Sc.F., R.P.F. (Ret.), has over 40 years of experience in the forest sector. He spent most of his career with Resolute Forest Products, with his last position there being Woodlands Manager of Resolute’s Iroquois Falls woods operations. More recently, Rob spent several years as General Manager of Apitipi Anicinapek Resources Inc., the economic arm of Apitipi Anicinapek First Nation. Rob served on the Boards of Abitibi River Forest Management Inc. and Temiskaming Forest Alliance Inc. Rob is on the Board of Black Diamond Forestry, a First Nation owned forestry enterprise, and is also the Vice-Chair of the Board of the Friends of Bruce District Parks.

STEVE SCHEERS

Resident of Norfolk County with a passion & interest in forestry both on public & private lands. A true appreciation of the importance of forestry within Ontario & beyond came about through working along side a multitude of stakeholders & experts in their own respective fields. Graduated in partnership between Lakehead University & University of Waterloo specializing in forestry & natural resources management. Retired early due to the onset of multiple sclerosis but had the great opportunity having been employed by the OMNR Forestry & Nursery division, Forestry Canada & at the local level as Superintendent of Haldimand & Norfolks Forest Conservation Service. I have sat on a number of boards & agencies but the efforts I am most proud of include the Alternative Land Use Services advisory board, advisory to the Norfolk Woodlot Owners & as municipal lead of bringing forth Ontarios first Good Forestry Practices regulations. Currently residing in Lynedoch, Ontario with my family of 3.

PETER STREET

Peter W. Street, R.P.F. has over 40 years of forestry experience in Ontario: including supervising (harvesting & silvicultural operations), forest management planning, and SFL Management responsibilities. Peter is the owner of Edge Forestry Consulting Ltd. and recently retired after 20 years from the General Manager’s position with The Vermilion Forest Management Company Ltd. (VFM), in Sudbury and Nipissing Forest Resource Management Ltd. (NFRM), in North Bay. Peter is now working part-time for the Forestry Futures Trust Committee, as the Independent Forest Audit Co-Ordinator. Peter was the President of the OPFA in 2018-2019.

JEFF BARTON

Jeff Barton is Owner and Principal of Barton Consulting Services and former Manager with Cheminis Lumber and Liskeard Lumber Limited. His community involvement includes serving as a board member of the Elk Lake Eco-Resource Centre.

DOUGLAS C MCKENZIE

Douglas McKenzie held several positions with Temagami First Nation including Resource Development Advisor, Land Claims Negotiator, Major Project Manager and managing the Public Works Department, and Health Services Program. His community involvement has included serving as Manager for the Bear Island Ball Club.