After graduating from the Ranger School in Wanakena, New York, with an Associate's degree, and SUNY ESF in Syracuse with a Bachelor's in Forest Resources Management, Kellen Murphy worked as a procurement forester at Harden Furniture in Central New York. This education and work experience laid the foundation for our Consulting Forestry Services company, which has been operating for over a decade.
With experience in marking timber sales, buying and selling logs, conducting herbicide applications, and writing management plans for a furniture manufacturer that began its operations in 1844, Kellen gained a comprehensive understanding of the forest products industry and sound forest management practices. Let our expertise help develop your forest into a healthy ecosystem that you and your family will enjoy for generations.
We believe that a handshake is more than a gesture; it's a commitment. With an unwavering dedication to our clients and the industry, we have forged a reputation founded on integrity, reliability, and excellence. Walk in your woods with us, and you'll discover why, in a world filled with contracts and agreements, a handshake still carries meaning.
The New York Tree Farm Program promotes the growth of renewable forest resources on private lands in New York State, all while protecting the environment and educating people about the numerous benefits of sustainable forestry. Check if your land qualifies by visiting https://www.nytreefarm.org/program-essentials.
Kellen Murphy is our Senior Certified Forester and the founder of Murphy Forest Management. He is an SAF Certified Forester, Technical Service Provider through NRCS, DEC Cooperating Forester, and Licensed Commercial Applicator. Kellen also serves as the active Chairman of the NYS Tree Farm Program. In his free time, he enjoys hunting and cheering on the Buffalo Bills.
Blair is our Chief Operating and Financial Officer with Bachelor's degrees in Business and Finance. With extensive experience in construction accounting and financial management, Blair provides the expertise that keeps our expert foresters in business. After hours, you can find him on the jiu-jitsu mats or tending his garden.
As our Lead Forester, Nicholas uses his education and expertise to provide you with expert forestry services. He is a graduate of the Ranger School in Wanakena, New York, as well as SUNY ESF in Syracuse. He is a Licensed Technician and strives to continue his professional growth in the industry. Nicholas is an avid fisherman.
Ayden is our Chief Communications Officer who specializes in company communication and brand management. With 8 years of experience in content creation and media management, Ayden brings a unique and experienced perspective to our company. In his spare time he is a singer and musician.
"Mo" is our Business Manager who ensures that while our people are in the field, we are building connections with new clients, organizing jobs, and making sure that the business can keep moving forward as one, cohesive unit. Mo has a passion for cultivating plants and painting.
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