Testimonials

Testimonials for FEA's Analysis and Services

FEA is at the head of the class regarding EWP understanding and data.

Paul Watterson
BlueLinx

I have enjoyed following the work of Paul Jannke after first seeing him present at a conference in Boston almost 14 years ago. When Paul called late last year and informed me of the decision to form FEA we enthusiastically signed up as a customer. Over the years, Paul and the crew at FEA have provided our company with valuable analysis and intelligence on general market conditions, industry changes, cost profiles, impact of trade disputes, and ad hoc market insight.

During the past several years we have not only enjoyed reading Paul's monthly lumber commentaries, but we have also had Paul and the team at FEA meet with our senior management team to debate and discuss market conditions and issues which are more specific to the Inland lumber market. Paul and the team at FEA are valuable partners to our company and we are pleased to offer our highest recommendation for their services.

Scott Atkinson
President, Idaho Forest Products

Conservation Forestry is a strong believer in utilizing expert third party economic analysis to help us inform our own decisions. FEA is a great resource as their sole focus is just that; economic research. Not only do we utilize their general forecast and commentary on economic issues, we also work with them on specific projects tailored directly to our needs. The people at FEA have a strong history in this area and we look forward to a long relationship with them.

Paul Young
Conservation Forestry

We find FEA’s approach to be well-suited for our needs. While their reports are first-rate and packed with insight, we really appreciate their willingness to go the extra mile to provide us with custom-tailored analysis on topics that are of concern to us.

Ben VanDahm
GMO Renewable Resources LLC

I have worked with Paul Jannke and Brendan Lowney for 15 years. During that time, I have been a subscriber to their publications, attended many conferences in which they have been presenters, and have on numerous occasions met with them when they have acted as consultants to my business.

In that time and in each situation, I have found their information to be well thought through, accurate, well documented and presented. As consultants, they have helped stimulate conversations which have been profitable.

I fully endorse FEA and the services they provide.

Lorin Rydstrom
President, Seaboard international Forest Products, LLC

Sewall has a long tradition of excellence to uphold and our customers place a lot on the line, based on the advice and services we provide to them. Therefore, Sewall does not pay accolades to other consultants flippantly. But, in this case, we do not hesitate to compliment Forest Economics Advisors. FEA is built on extensive experience in the forest products sector. Their staff has for years enjoyed wide respect across the forest industry and investment communities. Our friends at FEA consist of professionals capable not only of seeing the big picture, but also of burrowing down into the meat of what makes markets work. I would not hesitate to recommend FEA to customers who need more information for better decision making.

Bret Vicary, PhD, MAI, LPF, CGA, Vice President, Forestry & Natural Resources
James Sewall Company

As a subscriber, Millar Western is pleased to endorse the services of Paul Jannke and Forest Economic Advisors (FEA). We have come to rely on FEA’s intelligence, forecasts and analysis to help navigate the increasingly complex world of lumber markets. FEA’s monthly reviews succeed in encapsulating information in an easily digestible format that is both accessible and thorough.

Based on the quality and reliability of the information and the helpfulness of FEA’s staff, I would not hesitate to give FEA high marks and to highly recommend them to any potential customers.

Joe Costantino
Senior Vice President, Wood Products, Millar Western

With 20 years of experience in forest investing, I have come to understand the complexity that underlies a credible forecast. At its core is hard research, quantitative skill, a deep grasp of macro and industry infrastructure - and rationale. These guys bring all of that.

I've known Brendan and Paul and much of their team for 15 years. They have worked together for much of that time and these are the folks that I have relied on for insight and logical assessment of what is likely to happen tomorrow. I'm delighted to see them with their own roof over their heads.

Jim Rinehart
R&A Investment Forestry