Owner and Organizer

Ben got his start in the lumberjack world while studying Forest Technology at UNH, where he joined the Woodsmen’s Team in 2009. In addition to the Woodsmen Team, Ben was a member of the UNH Dairy Club, as well as a brother in the Alpha Gamma Rho agricultural fraternity, where he’s still an active alumnus. Following college, Ben worked for his family’s tree care business, until he took a 6 month hiatus to do a lumberjack show at EPCOT in Disney World. Upon his return to New Hampshire, Ben continued working for his family’s business, as well as a vegetable & Christmas tree farm. During the competition season, Ben travels to over 30 competitions across North America. When he is taking a break from competitions, you can find Ben working at the farm, cooking, or spending time on the water with family and friends.

Deck Boss and Wood Crew

After graduating Paul Smith’s College with a degree in Forest  Technology, Tim moved to Colorado with some college buddies to do logging for a summer. Upon returning  to New Hampshire, he started his arborist career working at Bartlett Tree, where he met his future business partner and they began their own business in 1988. Tim travels to the majority of the competitions, managing the wood crew, coordinating setup, and the official trim saw operator. When he’s not socializing with competitors and judging the fried dough, Tim enjoys spending time on his boat deep sea fishing with friends.

Announcer

Dave began competing while attending Finger Lakes Community College in New York. Upon finishing college, Dave travelled around the United States and Canada competing and learning form the legends. Over the years, he has made multiple trips to Australia & New Zealand to compete during the winter, as well as many trips to Europe as a member of team USA. When he isn’t announcing, or competing, you can find Dave in his basement making ornaments for his Christmas tree stand, fishing on Cape Cod, or surfing in New Jersey.

Announcer

Dave is a Syracuse, NY native and a 2010 graduate of SUNY Cobleskill, where he joined the Woodsmen’s team in 2007. For work, Dave sells solutions for a greener world at Reworld. Outside of work and announcing lumberjack competitions, Dave enjoys washing lures and chewing the fat. One of Dave’s fun facts is that he’s the Captain of the “South Shore Swim Team”.

What is your favorite part of the sport?

”My favorite part of the sport is the people and the camaraderie. The melting pot of personalities never gets old! “

Announcer

Kevin is a born and raised native of Torrington, CT. He started going to lumberjack shows since he was 3 years old and started volunteering with his family to run various competitions. Kevin started to learn the sport as a teenager, but ended up becoming a head judge. Following the 2010 Kleen Energy Natural Gas Explosion that claimed the life of Announcer Pete Chepulis, Kevin moved into announcing. He currently announces shows in CT, NY, PA and NH, as well as coordinating the competition at the Bethlehem Fair. Kevin is an Engineering Manager and director of the Bethlehem Fain in CT. His hobbies include being a beer snob, BBQing, and cooking.

What is your favorite part of the sport?

”My favorite part is making the shows interesting for the fans as well as injecting humor and keeping the crowd laughing while somehow being able to make fun of competitors without getting an axe upside the head.”

Announcer

Abby has been in the sport since joining the Woodsmen team at the University of Maine in 2018, later joining the team at Unity College. She works as an environmental scientist, specializing in soil science and consulting. Abby’s focus is on soil health, carbon dynamics, and nutrient management. When she isn’t working, Abby enjoys coaching the University of Maine Woodsmen Team, as well as hunting and fishing.  

What is your favorite thing about the sport?

”One of my favorite things about timber sports is the history—it’s a sport where technique and tradition meet in a really unique way!”

Social Media and Photographer

Alison got her start in the sport at the University of Connecticut , where she graduated with her degree in Agriculture and Natural Resources. She currently works as a manager in Parks and Recreation, as she fishes for a job within fish and game. When not competing, Alison enjoys adventuring with her yellow lab, gardening, spending time near the water, and keeping Ben on his toes. 

What’s your favorite event?
“Quite literally anything besides bow saw.”

Score Keeper and Photographer

Katie grew up in Galway, NY and currently resides in Carlisle, NY, where she works for Cornell University's Quality Milk Production Services as a field technician. She got started in timbersports her freshman year of college at SUNY Cobleskill in 2015. Outside of work, she competes in American Professional Rodeo, barrel racing with her horse, Lieutenant Dan. She loves spending time with her blue heeler Josie, showing beef cattle, and duck hunting with the boys.

What is your favorite event?
”My favorite event to compete in is singlebuck!”

Head Judge

Jerry began competing in 4-H at 7 years old. He was then the captain of his high school team through the FFA program and began competing at professional competitions at age 13. Jerry holds multiple world records in timbersports, holds 10 overall wins for the Fryeburg Fair Woodsman Day, and was been inducted into the Fryeburg Hall of Fame in 2013. Jerry is not only a stellar competitor, but also a highly skilled craftsmen of building several of the world’s fastest hot saws.

What is your favorite event?
“Bow saw, bow saw, bow saw!”

Timer

Katy began competing in 2005. She sold Husqvarna chainsaws for 11 years. Katy has accomplished many wins in Jack and Jill crosscut sawing, as well as world record cuts. She is best known for bringing the lumberjack wagon home safe after long trips to competitions.

Wood Crew

Cooper is a Pittsfield, Mass. native and got his start in lumberjack competitions while attending SUNY Cobleskill. It “looked like a fun thing to get involved with” and now travels around helping out at competitions and competes at several shows, as well as trying to get college kids to stay involved with the sport after school as well. Cooper is a service manager for United Ag and Turf northeast. His hobbies include camping and running snowcats.

What is your favorite part of the sport?
”My favorite part of the sport is probably just the people you meet from all over the country & world, as well as the big-world, small-town atmosphere that comes along with the sport.”

Wood Crew

Kyleigh studied Forestry & Wildlife while in high school, as well as being an active member of her high school FFA chapter, later serving as a NH FFA state officer. While in FFA, Kyleigh competed in the Forestry and Agricultural Mechanics competitions, where she represented New Hampshire at the FFA National Convention. Kyleigh enjoys spending time with her siblings and her cousin’s horses.