About the Authors
Bob Rummer is the project leader for the forest operations research unit in Auburn, AL. The research program evaluates tools and technologies for implementing forest management prescriptions. Rummer has a bachelor's degree in forest management and a master's degree in forest products from the University of Idaho and a Ph.D. in industrial engineering from Auburn University (1988). He began working for the Forest Service in Alabama during 1983. His research focuses on new technology for forest work, forest operations safety, and the ecological effects of forest operations. He represents the United States in international standards work for forest machines and has written over 150 reports on research studies.
James "Scott" Groenier, professional engineer, began working for MTDC as a project leader in 2003. Scott earned a bachelor's degree in civil and environmental engineering from the University of Wisconsin at Madison and a master's degree in civil engineering from Montana State University. He worked for the Wisconsin and Illinois State Departments of Transportation and with an engineering consulting firm before joining the Forest Service in 1992. He worked as the east zone structural engineer for the Eastern Region and as a civil engineer for the Ashley and Tongass National Forests before coming to MTDC.
Additional single copies of this document may be ordered from:
USDA Forest Service
Missoula Technology and Development Center
5785 Hwy. 10 West
Missoula, MT 59808–9361
Phone: 406–329–3978
Fax: 406–329–3719
E-mail: wo_mtdc_pubs@fs.fed.us
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For additional information about portable conveyors contact Scott Groenier at MTDC or Bob Rummer at the Southern Research Station:
Scott Groenier
Phone: (406) 329-4719
Fax: 406–329–3719
E-mail: sgroenier@fs.fed.us
Bob Rummer
520 Devall Drive
Auburn, AL 36830
Phone: 334–826–8700
E-mail: rrummer@fs.fed.us
