Michael T. Goergen Jr. | TEDxWilmington Interview | Using Tiny Bits of Trees to Save the Forest

TEDxWilmington http://bit.ly/2B3nv5Q By: Jake Voorhees https://www.youtube.com/jakevoorhees Michael Goergen joined the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (Endowment) in September of 2013 to lead the Public Private Partnership for Advanced Woody Biomaterials and Nanotechnology or P3Nano. He is focused on taking cellulosic nanotechnology from the lab to commercialization, and is bringing together partners in the public and private sectors to accelerate the development of innovative uses of renewable materials from forests. In addition to nanomaterials, Michael focuses on creating markets for mass timber products and advanced wood to energy systems. Prior to joining the Endowment, Michael was Executive Vice President and CEO of the Society of American Foresters. He has testified before Congress, collaborated with the White House, worked with federal agencies and even submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court. Michael focused on bringing innovation to a 100 year old professional society, while staying focused on the core organizational values: Thriving forests, essential resources, and strong communities. Michael has served as Chair of the External Review Panel of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Vice President of the Communities Committee, and Chair, Binational ANSI Process on Carbon and Forest Accounting Standards. He graduated from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Policy and Management and a Master of Science degree in Forest Resource Policy and Management. Michael is a recipient of the National Association of State Foresters Award for Outstanding Service in Forest Public Policy, the Society of American Foresters’ Young Forester Leadership Award, the SAF President’s Leadership Award, and Travel Portland’s Twin Spires Award. Michael and his wife Mila have two children, Maria and Michael Anthony. Filmed, Directed, and Edited by Jake Voorhees www.1percentengineer.com