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Brandon Bal Promoted to Lake States Region Manager

2026/01/05
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AFM is excited to share that Brandon Bal has been promoted to the role of Lake States Region Manager. He has been with AFM for 18 years and has played a key role in the success of the Lake States Region and AFM as an organization. His various roles include serving as a Technical GIS Forester, Area Manager, and District Manager. Through these roles, he has gained extensive experience in operations management, advanced GIS and technical applications, and overseeing forest inventory projects. These experiences collectively position him well to excel in his new role.

Brandon earned a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from Michigan Technological University and is currently completing his Master of Business Administration. He also holds a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in GIS from Pennsylvania State University. Brandon is a Certified Forester® with the Society of American Foresters and previously served as Chair of the Michigan Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®) State Implementation Committee (SIC).

Eric Stier, Managing Director, Northern U.S. and Central American Operations, shared, “I am confident that Brandon will do a great job of representing the Lake States Region and will contribute to the continued growth of the region and AFM as a whole.”

Congratulations to Brandon on this well-deserved achievement!

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  • Brandon Bal has been promoted to Lake States Region Manager at American Forest Management. He has been with AFM for 18 years and has held several roles within the organization, including Technical GIS Forester, Area Manager, and District Manager, all of which helped prepare him for this leadership position.

  • Brandon brings extensive experience in operations management, advanced GIS and technical applications, and overseeing forest inventory projects. His progression through multiple roles at AFM over 18 years has given him a well-rounded foundation for managing the Lake States Region.

  • Brandon earned a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from Michigan Technological University and holds a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in GIS from Pennsylvania State University. He is also currently completing a Master of Business Administration.

  • Yes, Brandon is a Certified Forester with the Society of American Foresters, which is a recognized professional credential in the forestry industry. He has also served as Chair of the Michigan Sustainable Forestry Initiative State Implementation Committee, demonstrating his commitment to sustainable forest management.

  • Eric Stier, Managing Director of Northern U.S. and Central American Operations, expressed confidence in Brandon's ability to represent the Lake States Region and contribute to its continued growth. Stier described the promotion as a well-deserved achievement reflecting Brandon's contributions to AFM as an organization.