Mr. Beck’s primary focus since joining The Beck Group in 2003 has been the development and implementation of several timber appraisal and procurement planning systems. In addition to system development and customization activities, Bryan has been extensively involved in organizing and administering sawmill log tests to develop the data needed to support the systems and conducted user training sessions. He also has been involved in a number of sawing simulation and sawmill modeling activities related to mill modernization projects and feasibility studies, as well as assessing the benefits associated with the installation of optimization technology.

In addition, Mr. Beck has worked on several different industry benchmarking studies in the South and West. Prior to joining The Beck Group, he worked for Zip-O-Log Mills in Eugene, OR, a company that specializes in custom timbers and clear lumber. His responsibilities included production tracking and log and lumber inventory management. Mr. Beck’s experience also includes working jointly with Jeld-Wen and Neste Resins to optimize resin formula and implementation in Jeld-Wen’s MDF door skin production. He also has worked in sawmill quality control for a dimension lumber producer and participated in market research for Chilean radiata pine exports.

Mr. Beck also has worked in custom home construction and custom cabinetry.

 

EDUCATION

B.S. Forest Products, Oregon State University (1997)