History

HISTORY

 

The Porter Foundation was founded in by the late Logan Porter III of High Point, NC.    After having started and run several small companies, Mr. Porter found success in 1991 in the field of pine-straw harvesting, sales and distribution. He dedicated the following years to build several successful companies around this industry.    With the formation of the Porter Foundation as a 501(C)3 in 2009, he build a lasting legacy for generations to come by giving back to the the very two items that give him his fortune and business success: Long leaf pine forests and disadvantaged younger adults.   

Mission

1. Protect Longleaf Forests

To protect the threatened long-leaf pine forests in the Southern United States. With less than 3% remaining it is currently one of the world most endangered type of ecosystems.

 


2. Foster Entrepreneurship

Train disadvantaged younger adults how to become agribusiness entrepreneurs using environmentally sustainable techniques that protect and grow the long-leaf pine forests. 

Staff

Jeroen H.F. Kaijser Bots, MBA

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Executive Vice-President

Ricky Calhoun

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Field Operations

Diane Tilley

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Executive Assistant

Board of Directors

Doris Porter

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PRESIDENT


MaryMac Porter

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BOARD MEMBER

Lucas Kaijser Bots

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BOARD MEMBER

Tim Britt

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BOARD MEMBER


Greg Fuller

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BOARD MEMBER


Advisory Board

Logan Porter IV

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PINESTRAW & LOGISTICS 

With over 25 years of experience in the pine-straw harvesting and logistics industry, Mr. Porter brings  first hand  insight in the day-to-day operations.  He functions as a soundboard to the board of directors and staff. 

Ken Lenz, PhD

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TAX & ACCOUNTING

 BA in Accounting from Rutgers University (graduated cum laude), MBA from Liberty University, PhD in Entrepreneurial Leadership from Regent University. Awarded two doctoral fellowships.Licensed as CPA in 4 states.Authored two books and a number of published articles. Speaker and mentor to both for-profit and non-profit entrepreneurs. 

AB

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ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

 

Gilberto Bergman, MBA

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STAFFING & TRAINING 

 Mr. Bergman has lived and worked in over 40 countries in Latin America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Currently he is President / CEO of Bergman Brothers Environmental Staffing (www.bergmanbrothers.com) and President of Environmental Training Group (www.envirotg.com).
Mr. Bergman also serves as the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Nicaragua.
Mr. Gilberto Bergman holds a Master in Business Administration from Wingate University, Wingate, North Carolina. 


Ryan Newman

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CONSERVATION & HUNTING

  I’m a huge outdoorsman and I enjoy the outdoors. I love deer hunting. I love turkey hunting. I love fishing; I enjoy fishing with my kids. So having that habitat for future generations is so important. There are several different ways people can save the habitat, and there are several different ways that people can ruin the habitat. Everything we do to be better citizens and better people for the ground, for the earth, for the trees, for everything is what it’s all about. I enjoy the outdoors and it is a great honor for me to talk about something so personal. It’s a hobby and desire of mine to make a difference for people and our planet. 

 

Justin Forest

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FORESTRY MANAGEMENT

  

Our Partners

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Our Supporters

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Accommplishment Reports

 The Porter Foundation utilizes an internal "Goals & Measurables" document which is comprised of tracking metrics and careful yearly analysis. The document closely measures the success rate of the major target challenges for the organization.  The following document provides a synopsis of accomplishments in key areas, specifically education, habitat management and longleaf restoration.

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