Michael Bell

Michael Bell is an experienced public affairs executive currently serving as Vice President of Public Affairs at Rayonier since June 2014, where leadership of a comprehensive economic government affairs program is provided for a $3.5 billion global land resources company. Prior experience at Rayonier includes roles as Director of Economic Development & Public Affairs and Director of Public Affairs, where significant initiatives included advocating for an I-95 Interchange in Richmond Hill, Georgia, and effecting critical state rule changes for contaminated site cleanup. Bell's background also includes serving as Executive Vice President for the Association for Home & Hospice Care of North Carolina, Executive Director of the Washington Building Congress, and Executive Director for the Career Training Foundation, where impactful membership growth and strategic public relations were achieved. Bell holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of Maryland.