The Team

Kenneth J. Kane

Kenny graduated from Penn College with an associate degree in forest technology (2011). He then pursued his bachelor’s degree in Forest Land Management from Penn State University (2014). Kenny worked for Generations Forestry’s since 2014 before becoming President in 2023.  Kenny is responsible for all aspects of the business, including forest management for private landowners, landowner education, public relations, marketing, and day to day operations.

Professional Membership and Positions

■ Member to the Association of Consulting Foresters (ACF)

■ Chairman of PA Chapter for the Association of Consulting Foresters

■ Member to the Society of American Foresters

■ Chairman of the Northern Hardwoods Chapter of the Society of American Foresters

■ Board Member of Lumber Heritage Region of PA

■ Board Member of Penn State College of Agricultural Alumni Society

■ Licensed Pesticide Applicator in the state of Pennsylvania (Class A – Forest Pest Control)

■ Qualified Technical Service Provider of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

Professional Testimonials

■ Pennsylvania Game Commission

Community Activities

■ National Deer Association – NDA Steward 1

■ National Wild Turkey Federation

■ Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

■ Kane High School volunteer boy basketball and track coach 2014-2018

■ Kane Elks lodge member

■ Kane fish and game club member

■ Volunteers with Kane High Vo-Ag Forestry program

■ Treasurer & Secretary for Kinzua Creek Brown Trout Club

Kenneth C. Kane

Ken graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science (1982). For over 30 years, Ken worked for Keith Horn, Forestry, Inc. as a forester and Vice President. In 2013, Ken formed Generations Forestry from the purchase of Keith Horn Forestry Inc. Ken was President and owner of Generations Forestry, Inc. from 2013 to 2023 and is now Senior Advisor to Kenny.

Professional Membership and Positions

■ Northern Region Director, Association of Consulting Foresters of America 2008-2012

■ Chairman, Allegheny Society of American Foresters 2002-2012
    – Vice Chairman 1999-2001 \ Chair Elect 1995-1996

■ Member, Pennsylvania Joint Legislative Task Force Advisory Committee 1998- present

■ Vice Chairman, Penn Chapter Association of Consulting Foresters 1994-1997

■ Chairman, Northern Hardwood Chapter, Allegheny Society of American Foresters 1992

■ Licensed Commercial Pennsylvania Forest Pesticide Application

■ Tree Farm Coordinator for McKean County

■ Member, Joint Plateau / Norther Hardwood Chapters, Allegheny Society of American Foresters

Professional Testimonials

■ United States House of Representatives Resource Committee

■ Pennsylvania House of Representatives

■ Pennsylvania Game Commission

Community Activities

■ Board Member, Seneca Highland Intermediate Unit #9 2004-2014

■ President, Kane Area School District Board of Directors 1994-1999, 2001-2004, 2011-2014

■ Board Member, Kane Area School District Board 1985-2014

■ University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Advisory Board 2005-Present

■ N.C Bank Regional Advisory Board 1989-1995

■ Member, Pennsylvania State University Agriculture Advisory Council

■ Member, Kane Elks Lodge

■ Hamlin Bank Board of Directors 2014-present

■ Board Member, PA DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council (CONRAC) 2024-Present

John Saf

John graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor’s in Forest Science (1997). John started his forestry career as a summer intern for Keith Horn, in 1993. In addition to his work as a forester, his responsibilities include private landowner outreach, forest management planning, timber sale preparation and marketing, annual budgeting for clients, landowner and student education, timber appraisals and forest management plans.

Professional Membership and Positions

■ Member to the Society of American Foresters, Northern Hardwood Chapter

■ Chairman of Northern Hardwood Chapter Society of American Foresters 2010-2012
    – Vice Chairman 2008-2010

■ Member of Association of Consulting Foresters – Penn Chapter

■ Board of Directors of Allegheny Forest Alliance

■ President, Board of directors of Allegheny Hardwood Utilization Group (AHUG) 2014-present

■ Forest Management Education, Kane Area Middle/High School- Organized annual field trips focused on Forest Management

■ Coordinator of Hunters Sharing the Harvest – McKean & Potter County

■ Kane Area Logging Safety Committee

■ Pennsylvania Forest Products Association

■ Allegheny Forest Health Collaborative – Silviculture Committee/Research Committee/Invasive Plant Committee

■ Certified Forester – Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)

■ Qualified Technical Service Provider of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

■ Licensed Pesticide Applicator in the state of Pennsylvania (Class A – Forest Pest Control/Right of way control)

Professional Testimonials

■ Served as Expert Witness in state court hearings

■ Annual PA Game Commission Public Hearings on behalf of Society of American Foresters

■ Speaker/Presenter at Kane Area Logging Safety on Emerald Ash Borer

■ Speaker at Penn State Forest Health Briefing – Allegheny Forest Health Collaborative

Community Activities

■ Church Council, Tabor Lutheran Church

■ Eucharistic Minister, Usher, Tabor Lutheran Church

■ Youth Soccer Coach, SAY Community Soccer League

■ Kane Elks Lodge Member

■ Kane Area Little League, Softball Coach

Pat Miller

Pat began his forestry career working in the summer for Keith Horn Inc., before heading to Penn State Mont Alto earning an Associate’s Degree in Forest Technology (2000). He then pursued his Bachelor’s Degree in Forest Science at Penn State University (2002). Pat serves as an account manager for multiple clients. He is also our GIS/GPS and forest inventory specialist. Pat has been a part of the Generations family for over 20 years.

Professional Membership and Positions

■ Member of Society of American Foresters, Northern Hardwood Chapter

■ Member Association of Consulting Foresters – Penn Chapter

Community Activities

■ Kane Area Little League coach

■ Kane Baseball Boosters

■ Kane Elementary basketball

Jamie Contrael

Jamie Graduated from Penn State University with a Degree in Forest Ecosystems Management (2020). Jamie started his forestry career working summers for Generations in 2018 and works with private and TIMO clients as well as writing management plans for landowners. Jamie enjoys hunting timber rattlesnakes in his free time.

Professional Membership and Positions

■ Member of Society of American Foresters, Northern Hardwood Chapter.

■ Licensed Pesticide Applicator in the state of Pennsylvania (Class A – Forest Pest Control)

■ Fox Twp. Sportsmen Club Member

■ Social Member of the Sinnemahoning Sportsmen Association

Kyle Spangenberg

Kyle joined Generations after graduating from Penn College with an associate degree in Forest Technology (2018). Kyle then pursued his bachelor’s degree in forestry from Penn State University (2022). Kyle works with private and TIMO landowners handling timber marking and forest inventories.  Kyle’s hobbies include duck and white tail deer hunting and making maple syrup.

Professional Membership and Positions

■ Member of Society of American Foresters, Northern Hardwood Chapter

■ Ducks Unlimited

Dustin Zetwick

Dustin joined the Generations team after graduating from Penn State Dubois with an Associate Degree in Wildlife Technologies (2017). He then pursued his bachelor’s degree in forestry from Penn State University (2022). Dustin serves as an account manager and works with TIMO and private landowners. In Dustin’s free time, he enjoys hunting and making maple syrup.

Professional Membership and Positions

■ Society of American Foresters, Northern Hardwood Chapter

Community Activities

■ Norwich Township Fire Department

■ Crosby American Legion

■ Norwich Township Sportsman Club

Garren Black

Garren joined Generations after graduating from Penn College with an associate degree in Forest Technology (2020). His field work includes timber marking, inspections of active sales and herbicide application treatment. In Garren’s free time, he enjoys hunting.

Community Activities

■ Member of the Shinglehouse Volunteer Fire Department.

Aaron Fiscus

Kyle joined Generations after graduating from Penn College with an associate degree in Forest Technology (2018). Kyle then pursued his bachelor’s degree in forestry from Penn State University (2022). Kyle works with private and TIMO landowners handling timber marking and forest inventories.  Kyle’s hobbies include duck and white tail deer hunting and making maple syrup.

Professional Membership and Positions

■ Member of Society of American Foresters,

■ Northern Hardwood Chapter

■ Kane Elks Lodge Member

■ Board Member of the Kinzua Valley Bass Anglers

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