Cliff O'Rear

Cliff O'Rear, Area Manager in Russellville, AL, started his career in 1995. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management from Auburn University. Cliff is a Registered Forester, Certified Prescribed Burn Manager, and Licensed Real Estate Salesperson in Alabama.

Why did you pursue a career in forestry? Much like most 18-year-olds who choose our career path, I pursued forestry because a job in the woods and away from people, computers, and the hustle and bustle of office life sounded fantastic. The naivety of youth…

What do you like the most about your role with AFM? What I enjoy most about my role at AFM is that I am given the latitude to do my job with the oversight necessary to keep me in line.