2026 Joint National and Lake States Region Fall Meeting

Thank you for joining us at FRA’s recent 2026 Joint National and Lake States Region Fall Meeting in Green Bay, WI. Your feedback is important to us, and we’d appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to share your thoughts by completing this brief survey.

Please submit your response by Friday, October 23. FRA will keep all responses confidential, but if you would like to be eligible for a drawing for a $100 gift card, please provide your name, company, and phone number in the comment box at the end of this survey.

Tim O'Hara
FRA President & CEO

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1. Please rate the professional value of each Fall Meeting component: (Required.)

	Very Valuable	Somewhat Valuable	Not Valuable	N/A: Did Not Participate
Educational Presentations & Speakers	Educational Presentations & Speakers Very Valuable	Educational Presentations & Speakers Somewhat Valuable	Educational Presentations & Speakers Not Valuable	Educational Presentations & Speakers N/A: Did Not Participate
Committee Meetings	Committee Meetings Very Valuable	Committee Meetings Somewhat Valuable	Committee Meetings Not Valuable	Committee Meetings N/A: Did Not Participate
Networking	Networking Very Valuable	Networking Somewhat Valuable	Networking Not Valuable	Networking N/A: Did Not Participate
Social Events, Receptions, & Tours	Social Events, Receptions, & Tours Very Valuable	Social Events, Receptions, & Tours Somewhat Valuable	Social Events, Receptions, & Tours Not Valuable	Social Events, Receptions, & Tours N/A: Did Not Participate
Board of Directors Meeting	Board of Directors Meeting Very Valuable	Board of Directors Meeting Somewhat Valuable	Board of Directors Meeting Not Valuable	Board of Directors Meeting N/A: Did Not Participate

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2. Please indicate your level of satisfaction with the following aspects of the meeting: (Required.)

	Very Satisfied	Satisfied	Neutral	Dissatisfied	Very Dissatisfied	N/A: Unable to Assess
Meeting Location	Meeting Location Very Satisfied	Meeting Location Satisfied	Meeting Location Neutral	Meeting Location Dissatisfied	Meeting Location Very Dissatisfied	Meeting Location N/A: Unable to Assess
Registration Process	Registration Process Very Satisfied	Registration Process Satisfied	Registration Process Neutral	Registration Process Dissatisfied	Registration Process Very Dissatisfied	Registration Process N/A: Unable to Assess
Pre-Meeting Communications & Information	Pre-Meeting Communications & Information Very Satisfied	Pre-Meeting Communications & Information Satisfied	Pre-Meeting Communications & Information Neutral	Pre-Meeting Communications & Information Dissatisfied	Pre-Meeting Communications & Information Very Dissatisfied	Pre-Meeting Communications & Information N/A: Unable to Assess
Meeting Schedule & Timing	Meeting Schedule & Timing Very Satisfied	Meeting Schedule & Timing Satisfied	Meeting Schedule & Timing Neutral	Meeting Schedule & Timing Dissatisfied	Meeting Schedule & Timing Very Dissatisfied	Meeting Schedule & Timing N/A: Unable to Assess
Meals & Refreshments	Meals & Refreshments Very Satisfied	Meals & Refreshments Satisfied	Meals & Refreshments Neutral	Meals & Refreshments Dissatisfied	Meals & Refreshments Very Dissatisfied	Meals & Refreshments N/A: Unable to Assess
Networking Opportunities	Networking Opportunities Very Satisfied	Networking Opportunities Satisfied	Networking Opportunities Neutral	Networking Opportunities Dissatisfied	Networking Opportunities Very Dissatisfied	Networking Opportunities N/A: Unable to Assess
Overall Value for the Cost	Overall Value for the Cost Very Satisfied	Overall Value for the Cost Satisfied	Overall Value for the Cost Neutral	Overall Value for the Cost Dissatisfied	Overall Value for the Cost Very Dissatisfied	Overall Value for the Cost N/A: Unable to Assess
Overall Meeting Experience	Overall Meeting Experience Very Satisfied	Overall Meeting Experience Satisfied	Overall Meeting Experience Neutral	Overall Meeting Experience Dissatisfied	Overall Meeting Experience Very Dissatisfied	Overall Meeting Experience N/A: Unable to Assess

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3. National Fall Meeting
Please rate your level of satisfaction with each of the following presentations. (Required.)

	Very Satisfied	Satisfied	Neutral	Dissatisfied	Very Dissatisfied	N/A: Didn't Attend
Doug Schwartz – President, Billerud North America Billerud’s Way Forward in Changing Times	Doug Schwartz – President, Billerud North America Billerud’s Way Forward in Changing Times Very Satisfied	Doug Schwartz – President, Billerud North America Billerud’s Way Forward in Changing Times Satisfied	Doug Schwartz – President, Billerud North America Billerud’s Way Forward in Changing Times Neutral	Doug Schwartz – President, Billerud North America Billerud’s Way Forward in Changing Times Dissatisfied	Doug Schwartz – President, Billerud North America Billerud’s Way Forward in Changing Times Very Dissatisfied	Doug Schwartz – President, Billerud North America Billerud’s Way Forward in Changing Times N/A: Didn't Attend
Brent Keefer – CEO, American Forest Management From the Forest to the Mill: The Landowner’s Dilemma and the Future of Wood Supply	Brent Keefer – CEO, American Forest Management From the Forest to the Mill: The Landowner’s Dilemma and the Future of Wood Supply Very Satisfied	Brent Keefer – CEO, American Forest Management From the Forest to the Mill: The Landowner’s Dilemma and the Future of Wood Supply Satisfied	Brent Keefer – CEO, American Forest Management From the Forest to the Mill: The Landowner’s Dilemma and the Future of Wood Supply Neutral	Brent Keefer – CEO, American Forest Management From the Forest to the Mill: The Landowner’s Dilemma and the Future of Wood Supply Dissatisfied	Brent Keefer – CEO, American Forest Management From the Forest to the Mill: The Landowner’s Dilemma and the Future of Wood Supply Very Dissatisfied	Brent Keefer – CEO, American Forest Management From the Forest to the Mill: The Landowner’s Dilemma and the Future of Wood Supply N/A: Didn't Attend
Pete Madden – President & CEO, US Endowment for Forestry and Communities Forest Markets Matter	Pete Madden – President & CEO, US Endowment for Forestry and Communities Forest Markets Matter Very Satisfied	Pete Madden – President & CEO, US Endowment for Forestry and Communities Forest Markets Matter Satisfied	Pete Madden – President & CEO, US Endowment for Forestry and Communities Forest Markets Matter Neutral	Pete Madden – President & CEO, US Endowment for Forestry and Communities Forest Markets Matter Dissatisfied	Pete Madden – President & CEO, US Endowment for Forestry and Communities Forest Markets Matter Very Dissatisfied	Pete Madden – President & CEO, US Endowment for Forestry and Communities Forest Markets Matter N/A: Didn't Attend
Pete Stewart – President & CEO, ResourceWise The Global Pulp Market Dynamics: What It Means for the US Wood Supply Chain	Pete Stewart – President & CEO, ResourceWise The Global Pulp Market Dynamics: What It Means for the US Wood Supply Chain Very Satisfied	Pete Stewart – President & CEO, ResourceWise The Global Pulp Market Dynamics: What It Means for the US Wood Supply Chain Satisfied	Pete Stewart – President & CEO, ResourceWise The Global Pulp Market Dynamics: What It Means for the US Wood Supply Chain Neutral	Pete Stewart – President & CEO, ResourceWise The Global Pulp Market Dynamics: What It Means for the US Wood Supply Chain Dissatisfied	Pete Stewart – President & CEO, ResourceWise The Global Pulp Market Dynamics: What It Means for the US Wood Supply Chain Very Dissatisfied	Pete Stewart – President & CEO, ResourceWise The Global Pulp Market Dynamics: What It Means for the US Wood Supply Chain N/A: Didn't Attend
Haroon Syed – Vice President at Dedicated, Schneider The Road Ahead: Trucking Capacity, Costs, and the Future of Forest Products Transportation	Haroon Syed – Vice President at Dedicated, Schneider The Road Ahead: Trucking Capacity, Costs, and the Future of Forest Products Transportation Very Satisfied	Haroon Syed – Vice President at Dedicated, Schneider The Road Ahead: Trucking Capacity, Costs, and the Future of Forest Products Transportation Satisfied	Haroon Syed – Vice President at Dedicated, Schneider The Road Ahead: Trucking Capacity, Costs, and the Future of Forest Products Transportation Neutral	Haroon Syed – Vice President at Dedicated, Schneider The Road Ahead: Trucking Capacity, Costs, and the Future of Forest Products Transportation Dissatisfied	Haroon Syed – Vice President at Dedicated, Schneider The Road Ahead: Trucking Capacity, Costs, and the Future of Forest Products Transportation Very Dissatisfied	Haroon Syed – Vice President at Dedicated, Schneider The Road Ahead: Trucking Capacity, Costs, and the Future of Forest Products Transportation N/A: Didn't Attend
Ken Zwick – Assistant Director, Forest Products Laboratory Sustainable Solutions from the Forest Products Laboratory	Ken Zwick – Assistant Director, Forest Products Laboratory Sustainable Solutions from the Forest Products Laboratory Very Satisfied	Ken Zwick – Assistant Director, Forest Products Laboratory Sustainable Solutions from the Forest Products Laboratory Satisfied	Ken Zwick – Assistant Director, Forest Products Laboratory Sustainable Solutions from the Forest Products Laboratory Neutral	Ken Zwick – Assistant Director, Forest Products Laboratory Sustainable Solutions from the Forest Products Laboratory Dissatisfied	Ken Zwick – Assistant Director, Forest Products Laboratory Sustainable Solutions from the Forest Products Laboratory Very Dissatisfied	Ken Zwick – Assistant Director, Forest Products Laboratory Sustainable Solutions from the Forest Products Laboratory N/A: Didn't Attend
Jim Ellis – Senior Political Analyst, BIPAC 2026 Midterm Elections	Jim Ellis – Senior Political Analyst, BIPAC 2026 Midterm Elections Very Satisfied	Jim Ellis – Senior Political Analyst, BIPAC 2026 Midterm Elections Satisfied	Jim Ellis – Senior Political Analyst, BIPAC 2026 Midterm Elections Neutral	Jim Ellis – Senior Political Analyst, BIPAC 2026 Midterm Elections Dissatisfied	Jim Ellis – Senior Political Analyst, BIPAC 2026 Midterm Elections Very Dissatisfied	Jim Ellis – Senior Political Analyst, BIPAC 2026 Midterm Elections N/A: Didn't Attend
Tim O’Hara – FRA President & CEO FRA Public Policy / Advocacy Update	Tim O’Hara – FRA President & CEO FRA Public Policy / Advocacy Update Very Satisfied	Tim O’Hara – FRA President & CEO FRA Public Policy / Advocacy Update Satisfied	Tim O’Hara – FRA President & CEO FRA Public Policy / Advocacy Update Neutral	Tim O’Hara – FRA President & CEO FRA Public Policy / Advocacy Update Dissatisfied	Tim O’Hara – FRA President & CEO FRA Public Policy / Advocacy Update Very Dissatisfied	Tim O’Hara – FRA President & CEO FRA Public Policy / Advocacy Update N/A: Didn't Attend

Please share any additional feedback on the National Fall Meeting presentations.

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4. Lake States Region Meeting
If you did not attend the Lake States Region Meeting, you may skip this question.
Please rate your level of satisfaction with each of the following presentations.

	Very Satisfied	Satisfied	Neutral	Dissatisfied	Very Dissatisfied	N/A: Didn't Attend
Lake States Region Association Panel Tom Radovich, Minnesota Forest Industries Rebekah Luedtke, Wisconsin County Forests Association Ray Higgins, Minnesota Timber Producers Association	Lake States Region Association Panel Tom Radovich, Minnesota Forest Industries Rebekah Luedtke, Wisconsin County Forests Association Ray Higgins, Minnesota Timber Producers Association Very Satisfied	Lake States Region Association Panel Tom Radovich, Minnesota Forest Industries Rebekah Luedtke, Wisconsin County Forests Association Ray Higgins, Minnesota Timber Producers Association Satisfied	Lake States Region Association Panel Tom Radovich, Minnesota Forest Industries Rebekah Luedtke, Wisconsin County Forests Association Ray Higgins, Minnesota Timber Producers Association Neutral	Lake States Region Association Panel Tom Radovich, Minnesota Forest Industries Rebekah Luedtke, Wisconsin County Forests Association Ray Higgins, Minnesota Timber Producers Association Dissatisfied	Lake States Region Association Panel Tom Radovich, Minnesota Forest Industries Rebekah Luedtke, Wisconsin County Forests Association Ray Higgins, Minnesota Timber Producers Association Very Dissatisfied	Lake States Region Association Panel Tom Radovich, Minnesota Forest Industries Rebekah Luedtke, Wisconsin County Forests Association Ray Higgins, Minnesota Timber Producers Association N/A: Didn't Attend
Wisconsin Forests FIRST Update Tom Hittle - Chair, Wisconsin Council of Forestry Scott Suder – President, Wisconsin Paper Council	Wisconsin Forests FIRST Update Tom Hittle - Chair, Wisconsin Council of Forestry Scott Suder – President, Wisconsin Paper Council Very Satisfied	Wisconsin Forests FIRST Update Tom Hittle - Chair, Wisconsin Council of Forestry Scott Suder – President, Wisconsin Paper Council Satisfied	Wisconsin Forests FIRST Update Tom Hittle - Chair, Wisconsin Council of Forestry Scott Suder – President, Wisconsin Paper Council Neutral	Wisconsin Forests FIRST Update Tom Hittle - Chair, Wisconsin Council of Forestry Scott Suder – President, Wisconsin Paper Council Dissatisfied	Wisconsin Forests FIRST Update Tom Hittle - Chair, Wisconsin Council of Forestry Scott Suder – President, Wisconsin Paper Council Very Dissatisfied	Wisconsin Forests FIRST Update Tom Hittle - Chair, Wisconsin Council of Forestry Scott Suder – President, Wisconsin Paper Council N/A: Didn't Attend
Steve Kuennen – Forest Supervisor, Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, USDA Forest Service Forest Service Update	Steve Kuennen – Forest Supervisor, Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, USDA Forest Service Forest Service Update Very Satisfied	Steve Kuennen – Forest Supervisor, Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, USDA Forest Service Forest Service Update Satisfied	Steve Kuennen – Forest Supervisor, Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, USDA Forest Service Forest Service Update Neutral	Steve Kuennen – Forest Supervisor, Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, USDA Forest Service Forest Service Update Dissatisfied	Steve Kuennen – Forest Supervisor, Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, USDA Forest Service Forest Service Update Very Dissatisfied	Steve Kuennen – Forest Supervisor, Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, USDA Forest Service Forest Service Update N/A: Didn't Attend
Bill Johnson - President, Johnson Timber Corporation Hayward Biorefinery Updates	Bill Johnson - President, Johnson Timber Corporation Hayward Biorefinery Updates Very Satisfied	Bill Johnson - President, Johnson Timber Corporation Hayward Biorefinery Updates Satisfied	Bill Johnson - President, Johnson Timber Corporation Hayward Biorefinery Updates Neutral	Bill Johnson - President, Johnson Timber Corporation Hayward Biorefinery Updates Dissatisfied	Bill Johnson - President, Johnson Timber Corporation Hayward Biorefinery Updates Very Dissatisfied	Bill Johnson - President, Johnson Timber Corporation Hayward Biorefinery Updates N/A: Didn't Attend
Scott Bowe – Professor of Wood Products, University of Wisconsin-Madison Hardwood Lumber Markets	Scott Bowe – Professor of Wood Products, University of Wisconsin-Madison Hardwood Lumber Markets Very Satisfied	Scott Bowe – Professor of Wood Products, University of Wisconsin-Madison Hardwood Lumber Markets Satisfied	Scott Bowe – Professor of Wood Products, University of Wisconsin-Madison Hardwood Lumber Markets Neutral	Scott Bowe – Professor of Wood Products, University of Wisconsin-Madison Hardwood Lumber Markets Dissatisfied	Scott Bowe – Professor of Wood Products, University of Wisconsin-Madison Hardwood Lumber Markets Very Dissatisfied	Scott Bowe – Professor of Wood Products, University of Wisconsin-Madison Hardwood Lumber Markets N/A: Didn't Attend

Please share any additional feedback on the Lake States Region Meeting presentations.

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5. Please rate the quality of the facility and service of the Hotel Northland. (Required.)

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Fair

Poor

No Opinion

Additional Comments?

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6. Please rate the performance of the FRA Team. (Required.)

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Fair

Poor

No Opinion

Please share any additional comments or suggestions regarding the FRA Team.

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7. Which areas would you most like FRA to consider when planning future meetings? Select up to three. (Required.)

More relevant or timely presentation topics

More interactive presentations or discussions

More networking opportunities

More convenient meeting locations

More time for breaks and informal networking

Enhanced social events or group experiences

Improved meeting facilities

More optional recreational activities (golf, fishing, etc.)

No changes needed at this time

Other (please specify)

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8. What topics would you most like to see addressed at future FRA meetings?
Please share any topics, issues, or speakers you would like FRA to consider.

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9. Overall, was the length of the meeting: (Required.)

Too long

About right

Too short

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10. How would you rate the overall timing and pace of the daily schedule, including start times, breaks, and evening events? (Required.)

Excellent – well balanced

Good – busy but manageable

Fair – could use some adjustment

Poor – the schedule was too demanding

Poor – too much downtime

Please share any comments about the meeting schedule or timing:

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11. Do you have a location you would recommend for a future FRA meeting? Please share your suggestion below.

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12. Please share any additional comments or suggestions that would help FRA improve future meetings.

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13. Are you involved in FRA's governance? (Required.)

As an FRA Board member.

As a member of an FRA National Committee, Task Group or Foundation.

As a member of an FRA Regional Committee or Task Group.

Not involved in FRA governance.

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14. Thank you for sharing your views! FRA will keep all responses confidential, but if you would like to be eligible for a drawing for a $100 gift card, please provide your name, company, and a phone number at which we can reach you, if your name is drawn.

Name:

Company:

Phone Number:

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* 1. Please rate the professional value of each Fall Meeting component: (Required.)

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* 2. Please indicate your level of satisfaction with the following aspects of the meeting: (Required.)

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* 3. National Fall MeetingPlease rate your level of satisfaction with each of the following presentations. (Required.)

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* 4. Lake States Region MeetingIf you did not attend the Lake States Region Meeting, you may skip this question.Please rate your level of satisfaction with each of the following presentations.

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* 5. Please rate the quality of the facility and service of the Hotel Northland. (Required.)

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* 6. Please rate the performance of the FRA Team. (Required.)

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* 7. Which areas would you most like FRA to consider when planning future meetings? Select up to three. (Required.)

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* 8. What topics would you most like to see addressed at future FRA meetings?Please share any topics, issues, or speakers you would like FRA to consider.

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* 9. Overall, was the length of the meeting: (Required.)

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* 10. How would you rate the overall timing and pace of the daily schedule, including start times, breaks, and evening events? (Required.)

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* 11. Do you have a location you would recommend for a future FRA meeting? Please share your suggestion below.

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* 12. Please share any additional comments or suggestions that would help FRA improve future meetings.

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* 13. Are you involved in FRA's governance? (Required.)

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* 14. Thank you for sharing your views! FRA will keep all responses confidential, but if you would like to be eligible for a drawing for a $100 gift card, please provide your name, company, and a phone number at which we can reach you, if your name is drawn.

1. Please rate the professional value of each Fall Meeting component: (Required.)

2. Please indicate your level of satisfaction with the following aspects of the meeting: (Required.)

3. National Fall Meeting
Please rate your level of satisfaction with each of the following presentations. (Required.)

4. Lake States Region Meeting
If you did not attend the Lake States Region Meeting, you may skip this question.
Please rate your level of satisfaction with each of the following presentations.

5. Please rate the quality of the facility and service of the Hotel Northland. (Required.)

6. Please rate the performance of the FRA Team. (Required.)

7. Which areas would you most like FRA to consider when planning future meetings? Select up to three. (Required.)

8. What topics would you most like to see addressed at future FRA meetings?
Please share any topics, issues, or speakers you would like FRA to consider.

9. Overall, was the length of the meeting: (Required.)

10. How would you rate the overall timing and pace of the daily schedule, including start times, breaks, and evening events? (Required.)

11. Do you have a location you would recommend for a future FRA meeting? Please share your suggestion below.

12. Please share any additional comments or suggestions that would help FRA improve future meetings.

13. Are you involved in FRA's governance? (Required.)

14. Thank you for sharing your views! FRA will keep all responses confidential, but if you would like to be eligible for a drawing for a $100 gift card, please provide your name, company, and a phone number at which we can reach you, if your name is drawn.