Troy Harris Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Directly responsible for leading Jamestown’s Timberland Investment Management Organization (TIMO), which oversees three closed-end funds, as well as its new open-end fund. Total Fund AUM is over $230 million with more than 110,000 acres of institutional quality timberland in the US South and Northeast. • Instrumental in creating Jamestown’s innovative open-end timber fund which provides quarterly liquidity to investors while maximizing the long-term biological potential of a sustainably managed forest• Evergreen structure allows for the pursuit of accretive projects like carbon offsets, mitigation banks, and conservation easements that take time to develop• Raised over $145 million of capital for the new fund and acquired more than 88,000 acres • Restructured Jamestown’s timberland governance policies and created a Timberland Investment Committee to act as a Board of Directors for existing timberland funds• Evaluated and reorganized service providers which significantly lowered fund level costs and created more efficient and stream-lined operations• Through strong networks and relationships rebranded Jamestown in the timberland investment space so that it is well positioned to take advantage of current and future opportunities in acquisitions and capital raise

Owner of Aspect Timber Consulting offering independent advice and expertise to complex timberland investment decisions. Highly focused on helping client’s lower risk and maximize returns by delivering strategic solutions.• Led a successful merger worth over $150 million between one of the largest pension funds in the US and a large Brazilian forest owner with over 50,000 acres of fast-growing Eucalyptus plantations• Performed a detailed strategic review of one of the largest timberland portfolios in the US on behalf of a lender syndicate who loaned over $1 billion to the investors. Successfully worked to resolve differences that allowed lender and manager to move forward with critical business decisions.

Responsible for the operational management of over 300,000 acres valued at $372 million. Achieved major objectives including providing stable income, preserving investor capital, and seeking long term capital appreciation. Communicate and report directly to the WTR BOD on operational activities of the portfolio. Work closely with CFO to develop and implement all financial objectives for WTR while maintaining REIT status. Ensure Supply Agreements are met, and customer satisfaction is high. Develop relationships at the most senior level of global and domestic companies and with other investment organizations (TIMOs). • Developed a clear and definable strategic vision for WTR allowing the BOD to initiate a successful IPO on the NYSE in December of 2013 (CatchMark Timber Trust)• Successfully assisted with raising over $300 million dollars of capital in both the US and Europe• Directed operations that generated over $292 million in total revenues from 2008-2013• Sold 14,000 acres of HBU property generating $29 million in revenue (average $2,000 per acre)

Key role in new business development such as European institutional sales (WRAM), and creating a new renewable energy fund for WREF with a focus on biomass. Directed WTR’s employees and contractual relationships. Develop and maintain general industry knowledge regarding timberland product prices, industry trends, and best practices of timber and timberland management.• Key role in obtaining and maintaining Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Certification.• WTR awarded Georgia Wildlife Partner of the Year (2011, 2012, and 2013) by Georgia DNR.

Establish a strong transaction network with key investment banker representatives and forest industry consultants who facilitate timberland transactions. Meet with and present acquisition opportunities to existing and prospective investors. Lead due diligence on timberland assets under consideration for acquisition. • Assisted with acquisition of Mahrt Timberlands (over 323,000 acres) from MWV Corporation with a purchase price of $400 million that included a complex installment note and finance package.• Acquired an additional 33,000 acres of timberland for WTR.• Developed acquisition strategy and developed key relationships for investing in Brazil.

Direct groups timberland acquisition activities. Develop and implement strategies that lead to the successful purchase of timberland properties. Identify and evaluate significant high quality hardwood timberland properties with potential for long term sustainable management. Assist group in planning and creation of its own Timberland Investment Management Organization (TIMO).• Acquired over 29,000 acres of high quality hardwood timberland with a value of over $35 million dollars.• More than doubled Danzer Forestlands land base in less that one year.• Implemented GIS/database and accounting systems required to manage Danzer Forestland’s property.• Worked directly with the CEO to develop and plan the DFL Timberland Division.

Implement targeted investment strategies in the Southeastern and Western United States. Responsibilities include identification, analysis, acquisition, and sale of timberland properties in accordance with client objectives. Coordinate and oversee consulting foresters. Develop and implement timberland management plans using intensive forest management practices. Perform financial analysis of management plan operations.• Directly responsible for the management of large institutional pension fund portfolios valued at over $370 million dollars and comprising more than 307,000 acres of timberland throughout the U.S.• Sold client properties generating more than $17 million dollars with an average IRR of 19%.• Sold over $5.6 million dollars worth of timber using lump sum and negotiated timber sales techniques.• Responsible for preparing, coordinating, and leading potential client tours.Responsible for coordinating the quarterly and year-end valuation of all client portfolios. Work with accountants and consultants to prepare and review year-end financial statements. Assist auditors with year-end audits. Prepare materials for presentations to clients and potential investors.• Responsible for the acquisition, conversion, and implementation of TIS’s new forest database.

Memphis, Tennessee, Us

Audit experience in financial analysis, risk assessment and operational process improvement.• Assisted in the merger of IP and UCC and chosen as Corporate Timberland Audit Team Leader. • Identified the existence of profit improvement and cost savings opportunities during the merger. • Advised management of merging and sharing best practices between companies during merger. • Planned, prepared, and conducted internal audits. Observed that controls are adequate and that policies and procedures were followed. Assured that assets were properly safeguarded and contract terms were followed. Determined if financial and operational data was accurate and reliable. • Successfully developed recommendations leading to the implementation of security programs and improvements to the scale house computer systems.

Managed a total of 145,000 acres of company timberland valued at more than $150 million dollars. Supervised company and contractor operations. Prepared harvest schedules and developed management plans. Administered all management activities. Ensured environmental compliance, administered leases, and coordinated public relations. Administered the sale of timber to outside markets. Directly supervised fourteen employees.• Managed two company woodyards with an annual budget of $330,000.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Forestry