Russ Stalker, BSc, Rpf, MBA
About Russ Stalker, BSc, Rpf, MBA
Russ Stalker is a Finishing End Superintendent at Tolko Industries in Williams Lake, British Columbia, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in the forestry sector, having held various supervisory and management roles at Canfor and Tolko Industries over a career spanning nearly two decades.
Current Position at Tolko Industries
Russ Stalker serves as the Finishing End Superintendent at Tolko Industries, a role he has held since 2017. He is based in Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada. In this position, he oversees the finishing processes in the manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency and quality in production.
Previous Experience at Canfor
Russ Stalker has held multiple positions at Canfor, contributing to various operational aspects of the company. His roles included Kilns/Shipping Supervisor for four months in 2013, Purchaser/Maintenance Planning Supervisor from 2008 to 2009 for ten months, Sawmill Production Supervisor from 2013 to 2014 for ten months, and Operations Field Supervisor (Forester) from 2003 to 2007 for four years. Additionally, he served as Quality Control Supervisor from 2007 to 2013 for six years.
Education and Qualifications
Russ Stalker holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), which he completed from 2011 to 2013. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management from UNBC, studying from 1998 to 2003. His educational background supports his expertise in forestry and business management.
Role at Tolko Industries Prior to Current Position
Before becoming Finishing End Superintendent, Russ Stalker worked as the Regional Continuous Improvement Coordinator at Tolko Industries from 2014 to 2017. In this role, he focused on enhancing operational processes and implementing continuous improvement strategies within the organization.