Starker Forests, Inc. - CEO Position Description - Chief Executive Officer - Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Sep 13, 2026

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Starker Forests, Inc. (SFI) CEO position description outlines the Chief Executive Officer’s role in partnering with the Board of Directors to ensure organizational success, stewardship of the Starker Family culture, and execution of SFI’s strategic plan. The document details accountability across legal and compliance, mission/policy/planning, Board leadership support, management and administration oversight, financial management including budgeting and investments, community and industry representation, and maintaining transparent family relationships. The CEO also oversees hiring decisions, evaluations, risk, insurance, and land purchase decisions within approved budgets.

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Job Summary

Accountabilities

Legal and Compliance

Mission, Policy and Planning

Board

Management and Administration

Financial Management

Community Relations

Family Relationships

Starker Forests, Inc. CEO Position Description Position Title: Chief Executive Officer Reports to: Board of Directors Collaborates with: Family Council Job Summary The CEO, in partnership with the board of directors, is responsible for the success of Starker Forests, Inc. (“SFI”), the stewardship of the Starker Family culture, mission and vision, and the implementation of the SFI strategic plan. ACCOUNTABILITIES Legal and Compliance • Assure that SFI operates in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations • Communicate and uphold the bylaws and policies of the company • Intervene and take corrective action if company policies are violated Mission, policy and planning • Assist the Board and Family Council to determine SFI’s culture, mission, vision and both short-term and long-term goals • Implement and monitor the SFI strategic plan • Pursue triple bottom line (economic, social, and environmental) objectives • Keep informed of developments in the forest industry at a local, state and national level Board • Follow directions from the Board • Attend all Board meetings • Develop the Board agenda in conjunction with the Board Chair, run the meeting if chair or vice-chair is not present • Keep the Board fully informed on the condition of SFI and all the important factors influencing the business by identifying problems and opportunities, and then facilitating discussion and deliberation • Recommend major policy decisions to the Board • Manage budget preparation and it’s presentation to the board • Work with board chair to appoint board members to committees Management and Administration • Provide general oversight of all SFI activities. • Have familiarity with all staff and their duties. • Work closely with the executive team through positive communication and feedback. Promote open and honest communication. • Perform an annual evaluation of the executive officers • Assure the organizational stability through the continuation of the SFI culture, the development of staff and an overall commitment to excellence in its operations • Assure a work environment that recruits, retains and supports quality staff. Assure a process of development, motivation and evaluation of employees • Approve the hiring and firing of employees • Monitor employee benefits • Evaluate the overall performance of the company and its employees, if change is needed recommend action steps, implement those actions and monitor progress • In conjunction with management, oversee decisions on land purchases within the approved budget • Co-sign checks and legal documents • Monitor corporate insurance and risk including fire, new regulations, and the public acceptance of forest management • Monitor marketing and price trends of logs and finished products • Analyze other business opportunities Financial Management • Oversee all fiscal activities of the organization including budgeting, reporting, reviewing financial statements and tax planning. • Work with the executive team to develop the budget guidelines and communicate the budget to the Board for approval • Monitor and approve changes in SFI cash management plan • Monitor and direct profit sharing plan: serve as one of the trustees of the plan • Provide oversight of investment management • Review and approve/deny business philanthropy requests that do not fall under the responsibility of the family philanthropy committee. Work with the Board Chair and Shareholder Relations representative to understand family philosophy and history of giving • Attend family philanthropy committee meetings Community Relations • Serve as chief spokesperson for SFI, assuring proper representation of SFI to the community • Continue the long term Starker family relationship with OSU Colleges of Forestry and Business through strong partnerships • Maintain relationships with elected local, state and federal officials • Serve on indust

FAQs

What is the CEO’s main responsibility at Starker Forests, Inc.?

The CEO, working with the Board, is responsible for SFI’s success, stewardship of the Starker Family culture, mission and vision, and implementation of the SFI strategic plan.

What legal and compliance duties does the CEO have?

The CEO must ensure SFI complies with applicable laws and regulations, uphold bylaws and company policies, and take corrective action if policies are violated.

How does the CEO support financial management?

The CEO oversees budgeting and reporting, monitors cash management changes, directs profit sharing as a trustee, provides investment oversight, and reviews business philanthropy requests outside the family philanthropy committee’s responsibility.

Sep 13, 2026

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