Leadership
Mapping our course forward.
Mapping our course forward.
Port Blakely’s executive management team advances the ideals and best practices of corporate and environmental stewardship.
Their leadership preserves family ownership while strengthening the legacy that has defined Port Blakely for more than a century, ensuring today’s decisions positively impact our forests, our people, and the communities connected to them.
René Ancinas
As Chair and CEO, René sets Port Blakely’s long-term strategic vision, guiding overall operations and positioning the company for sustainable growth. Since joining in 2005, he has led in both the Forestry and Real Estate divisions, becoming CEO in 2010 and Board Chair in 2015. René serves on multiple industry and community boards and holds degrees in music and an Executive MBA from the University of Washington.
René Ancinas
As Chair and CEO, René sets Port Blakely’s long-term strategic vision, guiding overall operations and positioning the company for sustainable growth. Since joining in 2005, he has led in both the Forestry and Real Estate divisions, becoming CEO in 2010 and Board Chair in 2015. René serves on multiple industry and community boards and holds degrees in music and an Executive MBA from the University of Washington.
Kim Eiring
Kim leads Port Blakely’s financial strategy, overseeing planning, analysis, and resource management to support the company’s long-term vision and operational resilience. She joined in 2021 with senior financial leadership experience across sectors including building materials, technology, and commercial fishing. A CPA and Deloitte alumna, Kim holds degrees in accounting, finance, and nonprofit leadership.
Kim Eiring
Kim leads Port Blakely’s financial strategy, overseeing planning, analysis, and resource management to support the company’s long-term vision and operational resilience. She joined in 2021 with senior financial leadership experience across sectors including building materials, technology, and commercial fishing. A CPA and Deloitte alumna, Kim holds degrees in accounting, finance, and nonprofit leadership.
Liz Marzolf
Liz leads Port Blakely’s people strategy, guiding initiatives that strengthen employee experience, culture, and organizational development. She brings senior leadership experience from Starbucks, Accenture, and the nonprofit sector, and holds a BA in Neuroscience, an MEd, and a PhD in educational leadership and organizational change.
Liz Marzolf
Liz leads Port Blakely’s people strategy, guiding initiatives that strengthen employee experience, culture, and organizational development. She brings senior leadership experience from Starbucks, Accenture, and the nonprofit sector, and holds a BA in Neuroscience, an MEd, and a PhD in educational leadership and organizational change.
Mike Warjone
Port Blakely’s Board of Directors has announced its plans to appoint Mike Warjone as the company’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Mike currently leads Port Blakely’s US forestry operations, overseeing strategy, land management, and sustainable forest product production. Since joining in 1997, he has held roles from Forester to Vice President of Operations and led key timberland acquisitions and the company’s entry into the voluntary carbon market.
Mike Warjone
Port Blakely’s Board of Directors has announced its plans to appoint Mike Warjone as the company’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Mike currently leads Port Blakely’s US forestry operations, overseeing strategy, land management, and sustainable forest product production. Since joining in 1997, he has held roles from Forester to Vice President of Operations and led key timberland acquisitions and the company’s entry into the voluntary carbon market.
Phil Taylor
Phil oversees operations for Port Blakely’s New Zealand Forestry Division, including forestry, essential oils, barge, and carbon projects. With more than four decades in the industry, he brings expertise across the full forestry value chain and serves in national leadership roles. Phil holds a Bachelor of Forestry Science from the University of Otago.
Phil Taylor
Phil oversees operations for Port Blakely’s New Zealand Forestry Division, including forestry, essential oils, barge, and carbon projects. With more than four decades in the industry, he brings expertise across the full forestry value chain and serves in national leadership roles. Phil holds a Bachelor of Forestry Science from the University of Otago.