Our Team
Pierre Beaudry, Owner & GM
Cynthia Letourneau, Head Checker/H&S
Karen Wolff, Owner & CFO, HR
Pierre started planting in 1988 in Northern Ontario and made his way to the BC cut blocks a few years later. Pierre & Karen started Rhino in 2006 after working on a wide spectrum of projects and companies. They live in Prince George with their two kids and dogs.
Pierre is the motivation and driving force behind Rhino, he is in the field d
Pierre started planting in 1988 in Northern Ontario and made his way to the BC cut blocks a few years later. Pierre & Karen started Rhino in 2006 after working on a wide spectrum of projects and companies. They live in Prince George with their two kids and dogs.
Pierre is the motivation and driving force behind Rhino, he is in the field during projects and works closely with core staff and employees.
Karen Wolff, Owner & CFO, HR
Cynthia Letourneau, Head Checker/H&S
Karen Wolff, Owner & CFO, HR
Karen has been in the forest industry since 1987 and is a Forest Technician who held many positions in the forest industry. She is the office manager and takes care of everything from payroll to making sure the bills are paid. If you are missing something or looking for answers, she is the go-to for everyone.
Karen is also the HR adminis
Karen has been in the forest industry since 1987 and is a Forest Technician who held many positions in the forest industry. She is the office manager and takes care of everything from payroll to making sure the bills are paid. If you are missing something or looking for answers, she is the go-to for everyone.
Karen is also the HR administrator of Rhino Reforestation. If you need to know something. She knows it.
Tyler Altwasser, Project Manager
Cynthia Letourneau, Head Checker/H&S
Cynthia Letourneau, Head Checker/H&S
With over 10 years in the woods, during the planting season, Tyler oversees the contract as Project Manager. Spends his winters froliking in the snow running a Cone Picking crew. Crew Leader during fire season for Mop-up crews. One thing he couldn't live without - Music.
Fiddler of stringed instruments. Don't be surprised if you catch him singing in the office.
Cynthia Letourneau, Head Checker/H&S
Cynthia Letourneau, Head Checker/H&S
Cynthia Letourneau, Head Checker/H&S
Cynthia has been at Rhino since 2015, after planting and running a crew she became the company checker. She enjoys her winters in Mexico and is a key component of the health and safety program.
Ryan Yango, Crewboss
Michael Schaeffer, Crewboss
Michael Schaeffer, Crewboss
Hi I'm Ryan! Remember to plant quality trees, don't take long cache breaks, and most importantly: only good vibes on this side baby! I've been a foreman for 8 years and love the job more and more every season that passes.
Michael Schaeffer, Crewboss
Michael Schaeffer, Crewboss
Michael Schaeffer, Crewboss
I found my home with Rhino four years ago and can’t wait to return to the management team. I grew up in southwestern Ontario and although I miss all the lakes, and portaging around, this new home in the mountains is pretty alright. I enjoy solving problems before they come but still letting life be an adventure, looking forward to the memories and lessons in the coming years.
Frank Babuya, Crewboss
Michael Schaeffer, Crewboss
Shauna Fulton, Crewboss
I was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo and moved to Canada to pursue my studies. I now reside in Gatineau Quebec.
I love working outdoors and all sorts of physical activity.
I started working at Rhino as a Planter in 2009 and played many roles over the years as Rookie trainer, driver and assistant foreman. In 2016 I decided it was
I was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo and moved to Canada to pursue my studies. I now reside in Gatineau Quebec.
I love working outdoors and all sorts of physical activity.
I started working at Rhino as a Planter in 2009 and played many roles over the years as Rookie trainer, driver and assistant foreman. In 2016 I decided it was time to hang up my bags and start Crew bossing full time, I enjoy the everyday challenges and look forward to an awesome 2023 season.
Shauna Fulton, Crewboss
Michael Schaeffer, Crewboss
Shauna Fulton, Crewboss
"I've planted for 9 seasons for 6 companies in 4 provinces, as well as cone picking, monitoring, and forest biology field research, because it's an absolute gift to see different forests across Canada. I studied both human and plant genetics and development, and I think about this all the time while planting: how both trees and planters
"I've planted for 9 seasons for 6 companies in 4 provinces, as well as cone picking, monitoring, and forest biology field research, because it's an absolute gift to see different forests across Canada. I studied both human and plant genetics and development, and I think about this all the time while planting: how both trees and planters change and become. I am immensely looking forward to helping planters do this in the best way possible, in my first season as a crewboss. I don't know whether I like planting or stopping planting to look at rocks and mushrooms and mutant plants more, and look forward to encouraging this delinquency in others. I like the opportunity planting gives me to be an athlete, I like all arts, I like to make people laugh, and I like to make up planting parody songs, with a rich discography including: My Stumps, Plot it Like it's Hot, I've Got Burrs, Woodtick Tok, and He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother (Soggy Little Seedlings)."
Saul(Sully)Van Der Zalm,Crewboss
Saul(Sully)Van Der Zalm,Crewboss
Saul(Sully)Van Der Zalm,Crewboss
Hey there, my names is Saul, but people often call me Sully! I decided to make a major change in my lifestyle when the pandemic started. Transitioning from playing high-level sports and academics to digging my roots out in the vast Canadian wilderness. Originally from southern Ontario, it’s been a constant calling to migrate West since I
Hey there, my names is Saul, but people often call me Sully! I decided to make a major change in my lifestyle when the pandemic started. Transitioning from playing high-level sports and academics to digging my roots out in the vast Canadian wilderness. Originally from southern Ontario, it’s been a constant calling to migrate West since I laid my eyes on the Rockies. I take a lot of pride in planting good quality trees while enjoying life in the woods. I love the opportunity in this company. Rhino Reforestation is the place to be, with lots of opportunities in the forestry sector. Stay golden and happy trails :)
Johnathan Dudar, Head Cook
Stuart MacDonald, Checker/Camp Support
Gabrielle Lametti Assistant Cook
With 29 laps around the sun, and 14 years of experience in Professional Kitchens, I’ve never appreciated cooking more than I do in camp with Rhino Reforestation. Returning for my 7th season, the excitement builds every year. How spoiled I am to have a second family. I love Music, community, and feeding Hippies. Bless ups.
Gabrielle Lametti Assistant Cook
Stuart MacDonald, Checker/Camp Support
Gabrielle Lametti Assistant Cook
Gabs is super excited to be joining Rhino this summer as an assistant cook. Her dream for the season is to have her first moose sighting (from a safe distance, of course). Indeed, in her 24 years of life in Canada, she's never spotted our nation's gangliest ruminant. Other than wildlife, she loves tasty soups, rocky mountains, and most importantly, keeping planters well fed!
Stuart MacDonald, Checker/Camp Support
Stuart MacDonald, Checker/Camp Support
Stuart MacDonald, Checker/Camp Support
Stuart is a swiss army knife with skills and decades of forestry experience. Stu Macdonald is proud to be a lifelong silviculture worker, with happy little trees(and some bigger now) all over the province. "Hailing from Vancouver Island, I am really pleased to be part of the Rhino team this year. Unbridled enthusiasm and realistic optimism always win through!"