McKinley & Lanier Forest Resources, Inc., has been providing landowners with valuable land and timber management solutions for over 40 years.
Our History
Our company was started in 1975 as “Timber Managers Company”, an external forestry consulting operation of Gulf States Paper Corporation (Now The Westervelt Company). Monty McKinley was “Director” of Timber Managers Company, and Bruce Lanier was involved with “all” aspects of timber management.
Monty McKinley & Bruce Lanier purchased the company from Gulf States in March, 2002. In 2009, Bruce became the majority owner and President of the company.
McKinley & Lanier Forest Resources Inc., is made up of a team of registered foresters, with 40 years of on-the-ground practical land management experience. Moreover, extensive resources including Real Estate Brokers, certified real estate appraisers, financial analysts, and GIS mapping experts support us with professional and accurate information.
Our Staff
Bruce Lanier, Jr.
President, Founding Partner
B.S.F.R. in Timber Management, 1984 – University of Georgia
Registered Forester in: Alabama, Mississippi (R), Georgia
Alabama Prescribed Burn Manager
Alabama Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Association of Consulting Foresters
Monty McKinley
Vice President, Founding Partner
B.S. in Forest Management, 1967 – Auburn University
Registered Forester in: Alabama, Mississippi (R)
Society of American Foresters
Alabama Forestry Association
Jacob Hooker
Forester
B.S. in Forestry, 2022 – University of Tennessee
Tisa Fincher
Office Administrator/Hunting Lease Coordinator
What We Do
McKinley and Lanier Forest Resources, Inc provides a full range of forest and land management services to a diverse group of clients including:
Non-Industrial Private Landowners
Industrial Timber Companies
Institutional Landowners
Timberland Investment Management Organizations (TIMO’s)
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT’s)
How We Do It
Biblical principles guide the way we do business. Our company’s guiding scripture is: “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the LORD and not for men…..” Colossians 3:23. Our faith in Christ defines who we are and the way we live our lives.
We strive to conduct business in the most ethical, accurate, and efficient manner possible. Our goal is quality work and satisfied customers.