Board of Directors

Jim, a Registered Professional Forester since 1963, has extensive experience in resource planning and management for private landowners, government agencies, and industry. His expertise spans environmental planning, wildlife and fuels management, recreation planning, timber inventory and appraisal, as well as timber harvest planning, supervision, and land management planning.

Norm Rogers has called Shasta County home for nearly 15 years. He holds an AA in Business Management, a BA in Accounting from Gonzaga University, and a Master’s in Taxation. With 44 years in accounting roles like Tax Manager and Treasurer in the Pacific Northwest, Norm’s dedication to a safer community stems from being evacuated three times in 12 months, starting with the Carr Fire.

Fran’s journey into forestry began with her husband, George E. Belden, and a Forestry class he taught at Shasta College. Through their marriage, she gained insight into forest management and fire suppression. Fran assisted George for five years as his secretary when he led the California Tree Farm Committee. They later managed their own 160-acre Tree Farm.

Barbara is a Professional Forester and Wildlife Biologist with 30+ years in natural resource management. She owns 20 forested acres, focusing on forest health and fuels reduction. With a BS from Cal Poly and a Master’s and teaching credential from SDSU, she worked 27 years for the US Forest Service, holding roles like Forest Supervisor on the Klamath. Now in Shasta County, she aims to help mitigate wildfire threats.

Richard has lived in Shasta County since 1985, with over 30 years in the Urban/Wildland interface in Old Shasta. A physician by trade, he’s focused on fire safety after experiencing 6 fires, including the Carr Fire. He’s worked on fuels reduction projects on his property and with neighbors, Whiskeytown Park, and BLM, aiming to reduce wildfire vulnerability.

Steve is a Registered Professional Forester with extensive experience, including roles as District Ranger for Shasta Lake, Deputy Supervisor in North Carolina, and Forest Supervisor for Shasta-Trinity and Florida National Forests. He’s worked as a Fire Behavior Officer and Plans Chief, served on California’s Governor’s Wildfire Strategy Team, and advised U.S. Senate and California Assembly leaders.

Steve is an attorney, real estate broker, and rancher living in Lakehead. He has owned Shaggy Burn Ranch in Montgomery Creek for over 20 years. An avid hiker with a passion for forestry and natural history, Steve spent his legal career at the international law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher before retiring to his ranch in Shasta County.

Alan Douglas Olson has 38 years of experience in natural resource management. He served as Regional Planning Director for the USDA Forest Service (2014-2024), leading strategic planning, NEPA compliance, and environmental analysis. He’s held roles like Acting Deputy Regional Forester and Ecosystem Management Director, focusing on wildfire resilience and conservation efforts. Alan holds an MS in Natural Resources Management.

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