Dana, a native Mainer, has a strong background in the forest products industry and has been with the PLC since 2014. Prior to joining the PLC, his career included roles with President Clinton, Maine Governor Angus King, the Maine Department of Labor, and Central Maine Power. He has also worked in higher education at Kennebec Valley Community College. Mr. Doran holds degrees from Lafayette College and the University of Connecticut and lives in Belgrade, Maine.
Deputy Executive Director for
Membership & Operations
Jessica Clark
Office: (207) 688-8195
jessica@plcloggers.org
Joined in February 2015
Jessica brings over 12 years of experience managing successful franchise locations in Central Maine and has served on the Gardiner Main Street Board of Directors for over a decade. She holds a B.S. in Finance and Economics and an M.B.A. in Finance and Economics, both from Thomas College. Her extensive understanding of the logging industry is rooted in her experience with the PLC since 2015.
Deputy Executive Director for
Legislative & Public Affairs
Ben Grant
Office: (207) 688-8195
ben@plcloggers.org
Joined in November 2023
Ben has over a decade of experience in legislative and public affairs, including his recent role as Senior Legislative Aide in the Maine House of Representatives. He has also served as Director of Public Affairs for Dirigo Partners, legislative aide in the Maine House, and Acting State Director for StudentsFirst. Before his professional career, he worked as a blueberry harvester. Mr. Grant holds a B.S. in Sport Management with a Marketing Concentration from Thomas College.
Deputy Executive Director of Certification
Jeff Benjamin
Office: (207) 688-8195
jeff@plcloggers.org
Joined in January 2025
Jeff brings extensive forestry, administrative, and technical experience to the PLC. With a strong background in forestry education and a deep connection to Maine’s logging industry, he is committed to enhancing certification programs and strengthening relationships within the regional forest economy.
Certification Coordinator
Maggie Rideout
Office: (207) 688-8195 Opt. 2
maggie@plcloggers.org
Joined in July 2025
Maggie joined the PLC in 2025 as the Certification Coordinator, supporting PLC’s work on behalf of certification for contractors and landowners. She previously worked as a Subcontractor Onboarding Specialist and Risk Coordinator for Tilson Technologies, a telecommunications construction company. Her strong organizational skills and experience working in a team environment make her a valuable member of the PLC. She is looking forward to supporting and growing the Master Logger Certification and Forest Stewardship Council certification programs as both expand throughout the Northeast.
Safety and Training Consultant
Donald Burr
Office: (207) 688-8195
safety@plcloggers.org
Joined in Spring 2018
Donald has over 20 years of experience as a logger, specializing as a feller buncher operator with Madden Timberlands. He is skilled in supervising crews, collaborating with landowners, and safety training. As a former Fire Chief in Greenbush and a seasoned EMT with over 25 years of experience, he has also served as a training officer and lead instructor for the Mechanized Logging Operations and Forest Trucking Program, a role he continues to fill.
Deputy Executive Director of Communications
Jon Humphrey
Office: (207) 688-8195
Jon@plcloggers.org
Joined in December 2025
Jon is a Maine native with a B.S. in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Maine. He spent 10 years as a journalist and news photographer and another seven in marketing and communications before starting his own communications and photography consultant business. The PLC was his primary client for 10 years. He joined the PLC staff full-time in December 2025.
Marketing & Digital Content Coordinator
Michelle Tibbetts
Office: (207) 688-8195
Michelle@plcloggers.org
Joined in January 2026
Michelle joined the PLC in 2026 as the Marketing and Digital Content Coordinator, where she supports the strategic efforts of the marketing and communications department. With over a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector, Michelle brings a wealth of expertise to the team. Most recently, she served for six years as the Director of Marketing for United Way of Kennebec Valley. Michelle holds a B.S. in Kinesiology and an M.A. in Sport Management. Originally from the West Coast, she now calls Augusta home, where she lives with her husband and two sons.
Tristian is the Office Coordinator for the PLC, supporting its mission to advocate for Northeast loggers. With 7 years of experience in customer service and administration, she previously worked as an office coordinator at Back in Motion Physical Therapy and as a Customer Resolution Expert for T-Mobile. Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in psychology, Tristian is dedicated to continuous learning. She lives in Vassalboro, Maine with her family and pets.
Barketing Coordinator
Alpine
Joined in April 2024
Meet Alpine, our “Barketing Coordinator”! You’ll find him at the desk of whoever is having lunch or asking his dad for walks. While he doesn’t respond to emails, Alpine’s wagging tail is what truly keeps the office in motion!