We are Pioneer Forest Consulting
PIONEER is a company in demand, a company with a reputation for professionalism, high quality work, and cost competitiveness. Today, we are seeing tremendous changes in the forest industry with pressures on timber supply, changing markets, and rising costs. Having a company that can provide you with what you need when you need it is vitally important so you can react to market conditions and improve your bottom line. We can do that for you.
As a company we will move forward over the next ten years with the resolve and focus to build on our past accomplishments, and with a strong vision for a vibrant, responsible, sustainable tomorrow.
Mark Dascher, RPF
President
I have worked in the forest industry since 1986. Starting in the fire fighting field with helitack and rapattack. From there I took my forest tech diploma and later my degree in Forestry. I have consulted for years as well as working as a forester for industry. I truly enjoy the field of forestry consulting and along with my wife and three young children we enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and everything it has to offer.
Trent Rivet, RFT
Operations Manager
10+ years with Pioneer Forest Consulting Ltd
With 20+ years of experience in the Forest Industry, Trent is a graduate from the Forest Technology Program at the College of New Caledonia in Prince George, BC. Trent first came to Pioneer as a Senior Layout Tech. Over the years he has taken on the lead roles in forest planning and other projects such as ROW clearing for BC Hydro. Trent later became the Operations Manager for Pioneer which requires taking on the day to day operations of the company. In his spare time he can be found enjoying the outdoors, such skiing, hiking and camping with his wife and two boys.
Claude Schweizer, RPF
Project Manager
- 1995 Selkirk College Forestry Diploma
- 2000 UNBC Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management –Forestry
- 2004 RPF Accreditation
- 1997 Joined Pioneer Forest Consulting Ltd.
Forestry has truly allowed me to combine work and my passion for the outdoors. In the process, I met a wide range of incredible people from clients, the public, and fellow forestry workers. Over the years, I have also been very fortunate to be involved in a wide variety of forestry projects. I am really looking forward to meet new people, discover new places, and to work on new forestry projects where I can continue to gain and share professional knowledge.
Gardie Newman
GIS Manager
Born and raised in Prince George. Graduated College of New Caledonia with Forest Resource Technology diploma. Moved to Golden in 1990. During this time GIS and GPS Technologies were being perfected and implemented in forestry. I have been fortunate to be trained in many different platforms since the inception of GIS and GPS. I bring 27 years of expertise in GIS and data management to every project.
Outside of work I enjoy camping, sailing, travel, fishing, skiing and my Grandchildren.
Ryan Jones, RFT
Senior Forest Engineer
I have been with Pioneer for 11 years and in the forest industry for 18 years. I cut my teeth in the Golden and Revelstoke areas and have truly enjoyed the challenge and adventure that this region has to offer. We have great diversity in this company, which allows us to tackle a broad spectrum of work. This in turn keeps the job exciting and offers new learning experiences for all of us. In my spare time I enjoy the outdoors, motorsports, and any adventure.
Shiloh Zayac, BNRSc, FIT
Safety Coordinator
I love spending time in the mountains and forests, so I chose a career in forestry and Golden as my home. I’ve been working in the forest industry since 1995, with varied experience including silviculture, timber cruising, layout and supervision. I have a Bachelor of Natural Resource Sciences from Thompson Rivers University and I am currently a forester in training. I enjoy spending time with my family as well as mountain biking, skiing, hiking, hunting and growing food.
Ben Arlt BSc, FIT
Forest Technician
I started at Pioneer Forest Consulting in 2018 after completing my Bachelor of Science in Geography at the University of Calgary and am currently working towards becoming an RPF. I really enjoy working at Pioneer on the various projects they take on, and being able apply my love for the outdoors. Outside of work I like to go skiing, hiking, fishing, camping, and hunting.
Aaron Lee, FIT
Forest Technician
I have worked in the forest industry since 2011. Originally from New Brunswick, I worked my way west spending the beginning of my career in northwestern Ontario. In 2013, I moved to British Columbia to pursue my outdoor hobbies. I started working with Pioneer Forest Consulting in 2015 as a junior technician. In 2019, I attended Selkirk College Forestry Program in Castlegar. I am currently working towards my RFT accreditation with the ABCFP and plan on continuing my development as a forestry professional.
Logan Biamonte, FIT
Forest Technician
I am a Forest Technology graduate from Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton, Alberta. Having a father working in the forest industry growing up was a big influence on my eventual career path, as well as my affinity for the natural world. I have spent time working in Northern British Columbia and Alberta, both developing my professional skill-set, and figuring out what I really want out of life. I joined with Pioneer Forest Consulting in May of 2021, and have really enjoyed the challenge of the area, and have met and worked with some fantastic people. In my spare time, I'm always busy, whether it be snowboarding, scrambling, rock climbing, or fly fishing.