SAF Names 25 Members as 2022 Fellows 

July 22, 2022

Congratulations to each of the 25 SAF members who were elected Fellow in 2022! The rank of Fellow recognizes SAF members for long-standing service to SAF and the profession. 

Below the Class of SAF 2022 Fellows is listed in alphabetical order and followed by SAF state society affiliation: 

John Britt
Southeastern 

Neil Clark
Appalachian 

Donald Dukleth
California 

Gary Ellingson
Montana 

Christopher Farley
Colorado/Wyoming 

Robert Ficklin
Ouachita 

Thomas Gallagher, CF
Southeastern 

Daniel Goerlich
Appalachian 

Walter D. (Dale) Greene
Southeastern 

David Gwaze
National Capital 

Michael Huneke, CF
Allegheny 

G. Gary Kaster, CF
Ohio 

Jeanne Kavinski, CF
National Capital 

Laura Kenefic
New England 

David Maass
New England 

David McGill, CF
Allegheny 

Janice Mulherin
New England 

David Newman
New York 

Diane Savin-Dukleth
California

Bruce Schlaebitz, CF
Montana 

Callie Jo Schweitzer
Southeastern 

David Thom, CF
Dakotas 

Kristen Waring
Southwestern 

Rodney Will
Ouachita 

Catharine Wiswall
Southeastern 

The Fellow Award is a prestigious award that recognizes an SAF member for long-standing service to forestry at the local, state, and national levels. The SAF Fellow is recognized as an ambassador for the advancement of forestry. Nominations are accepted from any SAF member in good standing. Awardees are recognized during their local state society meetings and during the SAF National Convention.