Speaking Engagements

Forisk presentations provide a direct and engaging way to access Forisk research and increase the success of your company or organizational event.

Forisk’s executives and leading researchers provide keynote and conference presentations for annual meetings and internal conferences related to forest industry capital investments, wood bioenergy, timberland investments, forest finance, and strategy and risk management in the forest products industry.

Dr. Brooks Mendell

Forisk CEO Brooks Mendell delivers keynotes, workshops and Board presentations.  An award-winning speaker and entertaining and engaging lecturer in both English and Spanish, Brooks works to customize key messages and insights to the target audience. [Please schedule Brooks six to twelve months in advance.]

Amanda Hamsley Lang

Forisk President and COO Amanda Hamsley Lang is a leading expert on capital investment in the forest products industry, forest supply and sustainability, and wood bioenergy markets.  An award-winning researcher and experienced advisor to clients, Amanda tailors her presentations to focus on the local projects and markets of interest to your organization and audience.

Dr. Shawn Baker

VP of Research Shawn Baker leads Forisk’s research activities and is a leading expert on forest operations, forest management trends, and the economics of forestry.  An award-winning researcher and experienced instructor, Shawn supports regional and national conferences, as well as company events.