By Noah Mechling 

The Ohio Forestry Association (OFA) winter meeting was held in Dublin, OH on March 2nd, 2017.  Each year a company is awarded “Logger of the Year” at the annual meeting.  This year one of Yoder Lumber’s contracted crews, M&H Logging received the “Logger of the Year” award.

M&H Logging has been working exclusively for Yoder Lumber since 1999. 

Todd Lendon is the owner and Paul Hershberger is the timber cutter.  M&H Logging is an Ohio Voluntary Master Logging Company with the following requirements:

2. Each trained logger is trained to employ safe and efficient timber cutting and logging safety practices.

3. Each trained logger has current certification in First Aid and CPR.

4.The company maintains Workers' Compensation coverage on employees.

5. The company provides liability coverage on request.

6. Each trained logger must participate in advanced training and periodic recertification training.

7. The company must be a member of the local logger's chapter and be represented at a minimum of three meetings each year.  M&H is a member of the East Central Ohio Logging Chapter. 

8. The company must be a member of OFA.

M&H competed against other nominated Master Logging Companies from other logging chapters in Ohio.  To qualify for the award two logging jobs had to be inspected by a committee consisting of three people.  These consisted of one active job and one already harvested.   

Todd and Paul are great loggers and are a joy to work with.  They can handle any task and are considered by many to be one of the best in their profession.  It is a privilege to be able to work with them every day! 

Congratulations to M&H Logging for winning this prestigious award!