Forestry Consulting Team at Keister Consulting
Susan J. Keister- President
Mark Keister - Vice President
Mark Keister - Vice President
With over 25 years of expertise in environmental management, Susan leads Keister Consulting, Inc. with a practical, landowner-focused approach to forestry. She holds a B.S. in Forestry from SUNY ESF and serves on the Executive Committee of the Empire State Forest Products Association. Additionally, she is an active member of the Society o
With over 25 years of expertise in environmental management, Susan leads Keister Consulting, Inc. with a practical, landowner-focused approach to forestry. She holds a B.S. in Forestry from SUNY ESF and serves on the Executive Committee of the Empire State Forest Products Association. Additionally, she is an active member of the Society of American Foresters, collaborating closely with her team members to promote sustainable practices.
Mark Keister - Vice President
Mark Keister - Vice President
Mark Keister - Vice President
Mark is a retired NYS DEC forester with decades of field experience in forestry and environmental management. He holds a B.S. from SUNY ESF and is a certified pesticide applicator, bringing practical insight and regulatory expertise to every project at Keister Consulting, where he collaborates with skilled team members.
Kyle Polisse - Forester
Mark Keister - Vice President
Jarrod Lecceardone - Forester
Kyle holds an A.A.S. in Forestry from Paul Smith’s College and brings valuable expertise as the owner/operator of Pollise Forest Management Services. His hands-on experience supports the team members with practical field skills and a strong focus on sustainable forest practices, aligning with the principles of environmental management.
Jarrod Lecceardone - Forester
Mark Keister - Vice President
Jarrod Lecceardone - Forester
Jarrod transitioned from graphic design to forestry, bringing a unique perspective to the field and enhancing his expertise in environmental management. He holds an Associate’s degree from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and is a licensed pesticide applicator, as well as an SFI-qualified logging professional. As part of the team members a
Jarrod transitioned from graphic design to forestry, bringing a unique perspective to the field and enhancing his expertise in environmental management. He holds an Associate’s degree from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and is a licensed pesticide applicator, as well as an SFI-qualified logging professional. As part of the team members at Keister Consulting, he applies his diverse background to contribute effectively to forestry projects.
Jan VanderCamp - Office Administrator
Jan VanderCamp - Office Administrator
Jan VanderCamp - Office Administrator
Jan manages daily office operations at Keister Consulting, overseeing invoicing, scheduling, and reporting. With her expertise in environmental management and forestry, she holds an Associate’s Degree from Western Oklahoma State and ensures smooth support for all consulting activities and team members.
Barb Shafer - GPS/Mapping Technician
Jan VanderCamp - Office Administrator
Jan VanderCamp - Office Administrator
Barb holds an M.A. from Duke University’s School of Forestry and Environmental Management, bringing her expertise in GIS and mapping to the team members at Keister Consulting. Her work contributes to precise and detailed spatial analysis for forestry and land management projects.
Ella - Office Good Girl
Jan VanderCamp - Office Administrator
Ella - Office Good Girl
Ella provides emotional support as a certified good girl and is training to become a licensed therapy dog. She’s also undergoing water training and is an active member of the Genesee Region Newfoundland Club, where her team members share expertise in various areas, including environmental management and forestry, similar to the principles valued by Keister Consulting.