Port Blakely
Valery Williams has extensive experience in finance, accounting, and auditing across various companies. Currently, Valery holds the position of Director of Finance & Accounting at Port Blakely as well as US Forestry Controller. In the past, as Internal Audit Director and Corporate Controller at Simpson Lumber Company, Valery managed divestitures and transitioned the company effectively. With a background as Director of Internal Audit at Green Diamond Resource Company, Valery provided independent assurance services. Additionally, Valery has experience in change management finance analysis and auditing at Weyerhaeuser. Valery holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Saint Martin's University.
Port Blakely
Port Blakely grows and markets renewable forest products around the globe, owning and managing sustainable working forests in Washington, Oregon, and New Zealand. We operate in domestic and international markets through our two business units: US Forestry and NZ Forestry. A family-owned company whose forestry roots run five generations deep, we work to advance the ideals and best practices of stewardship – for our business, our community, and the environment – to ensure we help cultivate a healthy world.