MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. – John Exline recently was named acting forest supervisor for the Mendocino National Forest pending the selection and arrival of a permanent forest supervisor.
Exline's temporary appointment followed the announcement in October that Forest Supervisor Sherry Tune was leaving to accept the forest supervisor position with the Allegheny National Forest in Warren, Penn, as Lake County News has reported.
Exline is the deputy forest supervisor for the San Bernardino National Forest in Southern California, a position he has held since March 2013.
He has worked for the Forest Service for more than 33 years, with most of his time spent on the Sequoia and Sierra National Forests.
Exline has a background in forestry, and also has served as a district ranger and acting forest supervisor.
Most recently, he completed a four-month assignment in the Washington Office as acting assistant director of forest management.
“While I have spent time on several Northern California forests during my career – including the Lassen and Shasta-Trinity National Forests – I have only been on the Mendocino National Forest once during a fire in the Yolla Bolly Wilderness Area,” Exline said. “This is an exciting opportunity to explore the diverse resources and opportunities on the Mendocino National Forest, as well as to connect with the partners and communities invested in this great landscape.”
He is originally from Philadelphia and holds a degree in biology from Lycoming College and a master’s degree in forest resource management from Duke University.
Exline arrived on the Mendocino National Forest Dec. 1, and spent his first week settling into the position and getting acquainted with employees.
“The Mendocino has a reputation for great employees and great work. I’m looking forward to leading this unique northern California forest while a permanent supervisor is selected,” Exline said.
Exline’s wife, Sue Exline, is the district ranger for the Ojai Ranger District of the Los Padres National Forest. They have a daughter and son, both of whom are in college.
Exline serving as acting Mendocino Forest supervisor
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