John McKay
Board of Directors Officer, Treasurer
John McKay is a forestry professional based in Missoula, Montana, with a background in sustainable land management. Originally from Libby, he studied forestry at the University of Montana and began his career in the timber industry with Smurfit-Stone. As the industry declined, he shifted to academia, earning a master’s degree focused on collaborative forest restoration. His research centered on the Southwest Crown Collaborative, promoting ecological health alongside economic and social benefits. McKay remains active in community conservation and sustainable forestry policy.