Your Trusted Timberland Advocacy Team
We at Southeastern Land Group have the unique ability to offer you Timber guidance and Real Estate guidance simultaneously. It is extremely important to make sure that what you are doing with your timber harvest has as little negative impact on the future real estate or “dirt” value of your property as possible.
Brian Watts, Forester and President of our Timber Sales Division, uses a managed team approach when evaluating how best to harvest your timber so as to reach your short term and/or long term goals. Brian will work with our land agents and you to develop a plan for your timber that will not only make short term profit; but will also let you know what type of land asset you will be left with after the harvest.
Having the unique skillset of being both a Land REALTOR, that is also an Accredited Land Consultant (ALC), AND a Registered Forester, licensed in Alabama and Georgia, has allowed me to provide tremendous value to my seller and buyer clients, for nearly 12 years. From mini farm development, to large timberland management, I have the experience and attention to detail that is needed, for clients to make informed decisions on their land investments. I have been a member of the Alabama Chapter of the Realtors Land Institute for several years, while also serving in Leadership roles on the Alabama Chapter Board, and will serve as President in 2024. Continuing Education on the latest trends, topics, and markets, for land and timber usage is very important in the real estate and timber industries. This knowledge base, along with years of experience, has provided tremendous value to my clients. It is an honor and a privilege to get to assist great people, every day, by helping them make important and informed decisions, on selling property or selling their timber. These are two things that most people will only get to do a couple of times, in their lifetime, and I take that fiduciary responsibilty very seriously. Thanks to my clients, I have been honored to be a multi year recipient of the Realtors Land Institute APEX AWARD winner, which recognizes top producing LAND REALTORS throughout the country. I'm a graduate of Auburn University, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry. My wife Sarah and I, along with our two young sons, Bruce and John Patton, live on our farm, in Camp Hill, in Tallapoosa County. We live the LAND LIVING LIFESTYLE, AND LOVE IT! If you are looking to manage your timberland, sell your land, or buy land so you can live the LAND LIVING LIFESTYLE, I would be glad to serve you and your family!
Jesse is a Christian and a long-time resident of Carrollton, Georgia. He has been with SELG since 2017 and has a strong love of the land and is passionate about helping people achieve their land and real estate needs and ownership objectives. Jesse attended Virginia Tech, graduating with honors in Forestry (Cum Laude) in 1993 with a B.S. in Forest Resource Management and earning a M.S. degree in Forestry and Forest Products in 1996. After graduation, Jesse worked for Inland Container Corporation/Temple-Inland in various positions including Land Manager, Real Estate and Land Services Team Leader, and Sales and Marketing Manager. In addition to his land sales expertise, Jesse also has experience in timber sales and marketing, forestry research, DCF analysis, as well as pine and hardwood forest management. In 2008, Temple-Inland spun off Forestar Real Estate Group, where Jesse served as a Land Manager, acquired his Real Estate License in 2009, and earning the coveted GRI designation in 2014. Jesse holds a Real Estate License in Alabama and Georgia and is a Registered Forester in Alabama and Georgia. He is a member of the Realtor Land Institute, the Forest Landowners Association, and the Georgia Forestry Association (formerly serving on the Board of Directors). In addition to his real estate and forestry experience, Jesse proudly served for 6 years in the Florida and Virginia Army National Guard, as a Cannon Crewman and Infantryman. Let Jesse put his professional experience and commitment to service to work for you!
Dent grew up in the small town of Monroeville, AL, just 20 miles down the road from his family’s land in Beatrice. Dent began working the land with his father as soon as he was able. This is where his love for timber, farming, hunting, fishing, and everything outdoors began. His passion for the outdoors has continued to grow throughout the years, inspiring him to hunt in over 40 states across the U.S. He is 2 states short of reaching his dream of completing the US Super Slam for wild turkey. In High School, Dent began working with his dad in the timber business doing things such as cruising timber and painting boundary lines. This experience eventually led to him getting a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry from Auburn University. Dent is actively helping to manage multiple parcels of timberland. Dent looks forward to using his knowledge of the timber industry and land management to assist clients with buying and selling properties, as well as helping clients manage their timber assets.
Fred Whitaker was born and raised in Alabama and has lived in Georgia for 30 years. He has a B. S. in Forest Management from Auburn University. He is a Licensed/Registered Forester in GA and AL and Licensed Land Agent/Realtor in GA. Fred has owned his own forestry business for 20 years, serving private landowners in all areas of forest and land management. Fred has over 30 years’ experience in the Forest industry and 14 years’ experience in Real Estate.
Peyton grew up in Decatur, AL. Working for his family lumber business he developed a passion for timber, wildlife, and land. After graduating from Auburn University with a degree in Agriculture Economics he spent time as a consultant working with sawmills and treating plants across the southeast and eventually landed back in Morgan county. Peyton is eager and ready to assist landowners and clients with any and all land needs!
Morgan is from Gordo AL, just north of Tuscaloosa. From an early age Morgan knew that he had a passion for being in the outdoors. He has been working in the woods with his father and brother since he was 10 years old, dealing with everything timber related. Morgan graduated from Mississippi State where he received his B.S. in Forestry with concentration in Wildlife Management. After graduation, he started his career with McKinley and Lanier Forest Resources, Inc. where he received valuable experience, skills, and high expectations that he still strives for on a daily basis. Morgan now runs his own consulting business, Hood's Forestry & Wildlife Services, LLC. where he helps private landowners with all types of Timber and Wildlife Management, as well as help TIMO's and REITs with various types of data collection. He is also a part of our Southeastern Land Group Timber Sales Division that strives to help landowners gain better understanding of their current timber inventory along with helping them handle the timber harvesting process. When Morgan isn't working or spending time with friends and family, he is usually traveling to other states, turkey hunting or training his Labradors during the off season for hunt tests. Whether you're interested in buying or selling land or you're needing timber harvested, Morgan is excited to help you anyway possible to ensure it's a smooth and easy process on the road to great results.
Jerry deBin turned his love of the outdoors into a career in forestry, wildlife management, and the sporting goods industry. He has a B.S. in Forestry, an M.S. in Wildlife Sciences, and is Certified Wildlife Biologist. His experience includes quail plantation manager, forester, wildlife biologist, wildlife agency administrator, sporting goods industry executive, forest products CEO, and private equity consultant. He owns a land management company - Wildlife Cooperative, LLC - that develops recreational properties for private landowners, and also operates its own exclusive members-only hunting leases across the Southeast and Midwest. He is a licensed agent in GA and soon to add AL and SC. Jerry helps landowners achieve their goals for each property. He is a deacon and teacher at FBC Washington, GA. He is also active in Rotary Club. Jerry is married to his high school sweetheart. They live near Athens, GA and have 3 adult children, 7 grandkids, and a Boykin Spaniel “Jazz” that thinks she runs the farm.
Southeastern Land Group doesn’t buy timber, so there is no conflict of interest when we seek to bring you the highest possible price by bidding out your timber to timber buyers throughout the southeast. We know who the players are in the timber business and we create competition for your timber while insisting that bidders comply with Best Timber Management practices, where you won’t sacrifice aesthetics and future real estate value for short term profit.
There are many different factors to consider when bidding out your timber such as:
There is no need to go it alone. Let us help you avoid the many pitfalls you may encounter when cutting your timber. We will work for you by offering honest advice and working hard with our team and other associates in the timber and land industries to make sure that you’re happy not only with the price your timber brings but also with the land you are left with when the timber harvest is completed.
