Travis Kiel
About Travis Kiel
Travis Kiel is a Woodlands Manager specializing in harvesting at Tolko Industries, where he has worked since 2013. He has extensive experience in the forestry sector, having held various roles at Tolko Industries since 2002 and studied forestry at both the University of Alberta and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.
Current Role at Tolko Industries
Travis Kiel serves as the Woodlands Manager - Harvesting at Tolko Industries, a position he has held since 2013. In this role, he oversees harvesting operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and sustainability practices. His responsibilities include managing resources, coordinating with teams, and optimizing harvesting processes. He works from the Vernon, British Columbia location.
Previous Experience at Tolko Industries
Travis Kiel has extensive experience at Tolko Industries, having worked in various capacities since 2002. He served as the Area Supervisor / Log Buyer from 2002 to 2008 in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan. He then took on the role of Acting Woodlands Manager for four months in 2008 before becoming the Woodlands Manager from 2008 to 2013, also in Meadow Lake. This diverse experience has contributed to his expertise in woodlands management.
Education and Expertise in Forestry
Travis Kiel studied Forestry at the University of Alberta from 1999 to 2002, where he gained foundational knowledge in forest management and sustainability. Prior to this, he attended the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology from 1997 to 1999, where he also focused on Forestry. His educational background supports his professional roles in the forestry sector.
Career Timeline
Travis Kiel's career in forestry spans over two decades. He began his studies in Forestry at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in 1997, followed by further education at the University of Alberta. His professional journey at Tolko Industries began in 2002, and he has held several key positions, culminating in his current role as Woodlands Manager - Harvesting since 2013.