Clay Dickerson grew up on a small farm in Southwestern Oregon. After earning a college degree, he worked as a professional forester. His last position was as a forest management un...view moreClay Dickerson grew up on a small farm in Southwestern Oregon. After earning a college degree, he worked as a professional forester. His last position was as a forest management unit forester in the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Southwest Oregon District, from which he retired in 1999. A father and grandfather, his active retirement includes raising cattle, playing and coaching team sports, volunteer opportunities, teaching children and adults about forestry, and occasional consultation roles.view less