Michael F.

Michael F. is an accomplished engineering professional with extensive experience in project management and process operations in the pulp and paper industry. Since June 2014, Michael has served as Project Applications Manager at AFT-Global. Prior to this role, Michael worked as a Digester/Brownstock Manufacturing Engineer at Georgia-Pacific LLC, where operations were managed for batch digesters, leading to significant productivity increases. Michael's career also includes pivotal roles at Resolute Forest Products and Weyerhaeuser, focusing on process safety management and operational efficiency, resulting in considerable cost savings. Additionally, Michael has a diverse background in military service spanning over a decade, holding various leadership positions in the U.S. Navy and Army Reserve. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Paper Science and Engineering from the University of Washington, along with an Associate's Degree in Pre-Engineering from Olympic College and extensive training in nuclear power.