Our Team

Right from the start, our goal has been to make a positive impact on the environment and communities where we operate. This goal requires us to build a new model that is sustainable – socially, environmentally, and economically. That’s why we are committed to taking a bold approach to continuous learning.

Senior Leadership Team

Tobey Russ

DIRECTOR & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE (FOUNDER)

Experience in Forestry since 2007

Tobey has 31 years’ experience in investment banking & financial services, having served in senior leadership roles with Quanta Capital Holdings (Chairman & CEO), Chubb Financial Solutions (President & CEO), AIG (President of Risk Finance), and 10 years with FFC.

Jonathan Dodd

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (FOUNDER)

Experience in Forestry since 2007

With FFC since 2010, Jonathan previously served as the CFO of several multi-national and publicly traded organizations, has 20 years of experience in capital raises and public offerings, and oversees all of FFC’s capital, liquidity and financial management.

Walda Decreus

GENERAL COUNSEL (FOUNDER)

Experience in Forestry since 2007

Walda is a corporate governance and legal structure expert, having previously served in senior roles in Quanta Capital Holdings and Baker & McKenzie. Walda has been with FFC for 10 years and ensures organizational compliance and protection of FFC’s legal rights.

Senior Leadership Team

Eric Cantor

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Experience in Forestry since 2001

Eric is an experienced forester with over 22 years in the industry. Eric began his career in Venezuela with Masisa, where he rose to the position of Forestry Operations Manager for a planted area of 147,000 ha, with annual planting at 7,500 ha. Eric then moved to Mexico to be the Forestry Director for Uumbal, which was focused on resin production.

Tatiana Pachon

CHIEF COUNTRY OFFICER

Experience in Forestry since 2006

Tatiana has 15 years’ experience in the forestry and renewable energy sectors, including senior roles with Shell, Carbon Positive Ltd., Azurian Ltd. and Deloitte, and leads FFC’s strategic relations with government and institutional stakeholders, as well as land acquisition.

Stewart McNair

CHRO

Experience in Forestry since 2010

Stewart has over 30 years of experience in human resources and general management in both private and public companies. Stewart’s responsibilities in FFC includes strategic human resources, organizational development, and business planning.