Gerald Grossman, ACF

Gerald started his consulting forestry career with Grossman Forestry Company in 1990.  He is familiar with all aspects of forest management.  In addition to servicing Michigan landowners with all their land management needs, he travels the country doing forest certification audits.  He enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.

Affiliations and Certifications

• Society of American Foresters Certified Forester #1060
• Michigan Registered Forester #567
• Michigan Associate Real Estate Broker #2135244
• Tree Farm Inspector #08912
• Chair Michigan Board of Foresters 2018 – Present
• Association of Consulting Foresters (ACF) National President, 2026-2028
• Tahquamenon Area Schools Board of Education 2006 – 2014 (many offices including President)
• Member Michigan Timber Advisory Council 2011 – 2021
• Chair Michigan Forest Stewardship Advisory Committee 2004 – 2014
• Member American Tree Farm System National Operating Committee 2007-2009; Certification committee 2007-2014; Independent
• Standards Review Panel 2020.
• ACF Northern Region Director 2017-2019
• Chair Mich. Society of American Foresters 2004
• Finance Chair 1998 SAF National Forestry Convention
• Northeast-Midwest State Foresters Alliance – Cooperative Forest Management Forester of the Year 2020
• Michigan Society of American Foresters – Forester of the Year 2005
• Michigan Forest Association Woodland Service Award 2003
• Michigan Forest Stewardship Program – Outstanding Steward 1994
• Michigan Society of American Foresters – Young Forester of the Year 1994
• Boy Scouts of America - Eagle Scout 1980
• B.S. Forestry, University of Michigan, 1985
• M.S. Forestry Michigan State University, 1988
• M.B.A. Marketing Michigan State University 1989