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Newsletter of the Forestry Mutual Insurance Company Vol. 20, Issue 3

INSIDE THIS FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK...

ISSUE... T o say the least, 2020 has been an was to survive and prosper.
unusual year. While I typically provide
Many on our board share this
The President’s Desk .......... an update to our policyholders in this space, admiration for Paul Davis.
E.K. Pittman Awards .......... I would like to take this opportunity to “Mr. Davis always listened to the
The SawShop ..................... 2 express my respect for and gratitude to one entire conversation before expressing
Agency Corner ................... 3 of our outgoing board of directors, Mr. an opinion on any given topic,” stated
Risk Assessment ................ 3 Paul Davis of South Mountain Pulpwood. Board Chair Michael Walters. “He never
Directory ............................ 4 Paul Davis’ tenure on our board let us forget the importance of safety in Keith Biggs
extends all the way back to 1972 - In fact, any discussion about the forest products community. He
Forestry Mutual we were still a Self-Insurers Fund at that helped navigate the success of the company for many years
Board of point in our company’s history. and set out a framework for success well into the future.”
In addition to being a pioneer board
“Mr. Davis’ presence, knowledge and leadership
Directors member, his active policyholder account will truly be missed,” stated Board Member Marshall
number is 58. He truly is one of the last of Thompson. “A genuine gentleman, he brought so much
the founding fathers of this organization. to this organization. I learned very quickly that when Mr.
Chair We all owe him a great debt of gratitude for Davis spoke, you best listen.”
Michael Walters his service over the years in making Forestry “As a relative newcomer to the board, I was impressed
Directors Mutual what it is today. how Mr. Davis remained committed to safety in all
Tommy Barnes Mr. Davis not only served on our discussions,” stated Board Member Joey Ferguson. “That
Chip Capps board, but he also served on our investment commitment has resulted in countless improvements across
committee. A keen, somewhat reserved
the spectrum of forest products operations.”
Joel Cathey board member at times, Mr. Davis never In closing, I would echo our board members sentiments.
Randy Denman failed to speak up when he deemed it Thank you, Mr. Paul Davis, for your many years of service
Candace Dinwiddie appropriate. Consequently, when he spoke, to our organization and the forest products community.
Joey Ferguson he had the full attention of board. Your leadership will certainly be missed, but it will not be
I appreciate that Mr. Davis has been
John Hatcher with our organization through thick and forgotten. Sincerely,

Mike Macedo thin! Like so many of our early leaders, he
Bernard Rose believed safety was essential if the industry
Marshall Thompson 2019 E.K. Pittman SafEty award winnErS
Matt Thuman by Shawn Fulks, Brian Macanka, Philip Sligh

Forestry Mutual O ur E.K. Pittman Safety Award
presentations were forced to be
Insurance Company delayed out of safety concerns due to
80 Jones Franklin Road COVID 19, but we are happy to finally
P.O. Box 9467 announce this year’s winners.
Raleigh, NC 276 9-9467 The E.K. Pittman Award is Forestry
(800) 849-7788 Mutual’s top award and named in honor of
www.forestrymutual.com our first Chairman of the Board. Pittman
served as Chair from 1971-1984 and was
FMIC Agency a strong proponent of safety training and
P.O. Box 9467 the use of personal protective equipment.
Raleigh, NC 276 9 The award is presented to those deserving
(866) 755-0344 companies are chosen by Forestry Mutual
www.forestrymutual.com staff based on the company’s overall safety 2019 North Carolina Loggers of the Year - W.D. Byrum Logging, Inc.
(continued on page 2) (l-r) Francis and Greg Byrum, Alyssa Hoggard, Andrew and Danielle Byrum.
Forestry Mutual Insurance Company www.forestrymutual.com September 2020