Brenton French

Brenton French is an experienced business development professional with a focus on forestry and environmental economics. Currently serving as Business Development Manager III at Rayonier since October 2018, Brenton manages non-timber income in the Atlantic Region, specializing in pine straw and borrow materials. Prior roles include positions as Business Development Manager and Forester at Southern Highlands, and Land Manager at Oregon State University, where Brenton also worked as a Graduate Research Assistant focusing on Forest Economics and Policy. Brenton holds multiple advanced degrees from Oregon State University, including an MBA in Wealth Management and Finance and an MS in Forest Economics and Policy, along with a Master's degree in Forestry from Clemson University and a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science from the University of Virginia.