AFM Announces Leadership Retirement

Charlotte, NC — 12/27/2024 American Forest Management, a forestry consulting, land management, and real estate firm with over 59 years of experience, announces the retirement of David Cole, Managing Director of Northern Operations, and Jeff Mayo, Managing Director of Land Services, effective 12/31/2024. After 36 and 40 years of dedicated service (respectively), Cole and Mayo leave a legacy of building a strong company culture and driving innovation.

“David and Jeff’s leadership has been essential to AFM’s success. Their legacy will help guide our future,” said Brent Keefer, CEO.

“Working for AFM has been the highlight of my career, and it has been a privilege to work with such talented individuals,” said David Cole. “I am confident the new leadership team will continue to drive success for the company.”

“In my career, I’ve been so very lucky and blessed to work with multiple outstanding organizations and many great people. My time at AFM has been a big part of this good fortune,” said Jeff Mayo. “I greatly appreciate my experience here and all the opportunities that came along with it. It has truly been my honor and privilege to serve with this team. Looking forward, I see an extremely bright future for AFM. The group is well positioned, well managed, and committed to client success.”

AFM appreciates Cole and Mayo’s hard work, dedication, and commitment. We wish them the best of luck in their next chapter and thank them for their service to AFM.