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.
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!
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.
Program Manager
Master Logger Certification Program®
Sydney Andersen
Office: (207) 688-8195 Opt. 2
sydney@plcloggers.org
Joined in January 2024
Sydney brings a strong background in Forest Engineering and forestry experience to her role as Program Manager, where she focuses on enhancing and expanding the Northeast Master Logger Certification Program®. With a passion for sustainable forest practices, she is eager to work with Master Loggers across the Northeast to meet their professional needs.
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.
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.
Deputy Executive Director for
Communications & Marketing
Hannah Duguie
Office: (207) 688-8195
hannah@plcloggers.org
Joined in September 2024
Hannah brings over a decade of experience in marketing, branding, and design to her role at the PLC. With a strong background in developing creative marketing strategies, she holds a BFA in Graphic Design from the Maine College of Art and a 2nd degree in Marketing. Outside of work, she is a devoted wife and mom of 2, born and raised in Maine.