Behind PLC’s programs, advocacy efforts, and member services is a team committed to supporting the logging profession and advancing the forest products industry across the Northeast. You can reach any staff member directly through their email below or by calling the PLC office at (207) 688-8195.

Dana Doran

Executive Director

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.
Email Dana: dana@plcloggers.org

Jessica Clark

Deputy Executive Director Membership & operations

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.
Email Jessica: jessica@plcloggers.org

Ben Grant

Deputy Executive DireCTOR Legislative & public affairs

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.
Email Ben: ben@plcloggers.org

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Tristian Shealy

office coordinator

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.
Email Tristian: office@plcloggers.org

CERTIFICATION & SAFETY

Jeff Benjamin

Deputy Executive Director certifiCATion

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.
Email Jeff: jeff@plcloggers.org

Maggie Rideout

Certification Coordinator

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, 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.
Email Maggie: maggie@plcloggers.org

Donald Burr

safety & training consultant

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.
Email Donald: safety@plcloggers.org

MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS & MORALE

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Jon Humphrey

Deputy Executive Director Communications

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.
Email Jon: Jon@plcloggers.org

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Michelle Tibbetts

Marketing & digital content coordinator

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.
Email Michelle: Michelle@plcloggers.org

Alpine

“bARKETING COORDINATOR”

Meet Alpine, our head of happiness and morale at the PLC office! You’ll find him at the desk of whoever is having lunch or lounging in the lobby. While he doesn’t respond to emails, Alpine’s wagging tail is what truly keeps the office in motion!