ON BEHALF OF THE BOAD OF DIRECTORS, TFA WELCOMES ALL MEMBERS AND AFFILIATES TO 2024 ANNUAL CONVENTION!

SPEAKERS BIOS
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Pre-Conference
Wednesday, September 4th at 9:30 a.m.
Pre Conference Speakers | HeartSong Salon C
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Katy Kilbourne
TN Department of Agriculture
TN Division of Forestry, Forest Health
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David Neumann
TN Dept. of Agriculture
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Rachel Greene
TN Department of Agriculture
TN Division of Forestry
Assistant State Forester
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Tim Phelps
Wood Innovations Specialist
USDA Forest Service
Deputy Regional Forester State & Private Forestry, Cooperative Forestry Unit
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Nathan Hoover
Land-Ethic Admin & Development Consulting
Grant Consultation & Writing Support Available
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General Session
Thursday, September 5 at 8:00 a.m.
General Session Speakers | HeartSong Salon BCD
Heather Slayton
TN Dept. of Agriculture
TN Division of Forestry
State Forester
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Tripp Pryor,
American Hardwood Export Council
International Program Manager
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Liz Barber, CWB
Barber & Mann, Inc.
Tennessee Forest Legacy Program
Keith Carver
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
Senior Vice Chancellor & Senior Vice President
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Don Hodges
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
Head of UT Department of Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries
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Award Winning Defensive Driving Program
Thursday Lunch at the Hotel | HeartSong Salon BCD
Lt. John Harmon, Retired Hwy Patrol
NOON-1:30pm
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Lt. John Harmon
Retired Highway Patrol
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Friday’s Breakfast Program
Friday, September 6 at 8:00 a.m.
Breakfast Program Speakers | HeartSong Salon B