TIMBERLINE LEADERSHIP AND CREW
Ammy Jorgenson
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President | CEO
Brian Jorgenson
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Vice President | COO
Tanya Marsh
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Executive Director of Business Operations
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Co-founder of Timberline Helicopters in 2004. Ammy is CEO and responsible for Timberline Helicopters' overall function, as well as, branding, including web, social media, apparel, and other marketing items. In 2016, she supervised a complete re-branding of the company’s media profile. She has an eye for style and has built a well-known apparel catalog in the industry. In 2020, she took on the role of CAO, a department that supports HR, IT, Security, and Special Projects, for over two years. She continues to work with the Leadership team to bring Timberline to new heights. In addition to her work at Timberline, she is a full-time mom raising two busy and growing kids.
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Brian has had a fascination with helicopter flight since he was four years old. After working in every job position on a helicopter logging site and completing a Bachelor of Business of Administration in the spring of 2004, he was able to realize his goal of becoming a helicopter pilot flying for Horizon Helicopters. In late 2004, Brian and his wife Ammy formed Timberline Helicopters with a single Kaman K-MAX helicopter providing helicopter logging services in the Pacific Northwest. Since then, he has participated in growing Timberline from the single K-MAX into a well-known and successful utility helicopter company with a fleet of 8 helicopters ranging from the MD530 to the UH-60 “Blackhawk.” Along the way, he acquired over 17,000 utility flight hours before transitioning to his current role of Chief Operating Officer with responsibility for all of Timberline’s operations including helicopter operations, FAA Approved Repair Station, and Timberline Aerospace.
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A connection to aviation has always been a theme in Tanya’s life. Visions of being a stewardess traveling the world, or later thoughts of joining the Airforce, were two young dreams. Her first experience at the controls of a small aircraft was in high school when the principal decided to add Introduction to Flight as an elective option. Her career was tied to aviation in 1991, at a small motel at an airport in Montana. Part of the front desk check-in process was to ask customers if they needed to rent a tie-down. Nightly rounds also included checking to see if aircraft were tightly secured, adjacent to the small airstrip, behind the motel.
She continued in the hospitality industry for several years, focusing on accounting, front desk, and customer service duties. At the same time, she started her own business as a Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser, investor, and landlord.
In January of 2000, the opportunity to obtain a full-time career in aviation appeared when she joined Western Avionics at Felts Field in Spokane, WA. At the time, it was the oldest Part 145 FAA Repair Station in the Inland Northwest. She was initially hired to help establish a retail store, and manage accounting, HR, and administrative duties.
She shared a tiny office for three years with the Avionics and General Manager, learning avionics equipment, pricing strategies, and aviation management. By 2008, she was a shareholder in the company. Over time, Tanya was able to participate in all areas of the business. She worked hands-on with everything from managing Repair Station parts inventory, and performing repairs at the fuel farm, to running profitability reports and analyzing revenue center performance. She retained her original administrative and accounting duties for the entirety of this time. After immersing herself for over two decades in every aspect of aviation business operations, from entry-level to President, you would still find Tanya in her office on any given Saturday, available and happy to talk with customers, employees, or random travelers stopping by for a visit.
Tanya left Western and came to Timberline in February of 2022, bringing her continued passion for aviation, business management experience, and an intense dedication to support her team members, customers, and management alike.
In her spare time, she enjoys day trips with her husband of over three decades, exploring the back roads of Idaho and Montana, and relaxing outdoors on their property in Hauser. She also takes time for recreational target shooting, stopping to enjoy nature on her travels, and watching the local real estate market.
Tyson Davis
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Executive Director of Ground Operations
Tim Wallawine
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Timberline Logging Enterprises, LLC | General Manager
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Repair Station | Field MX Ops | Aerospace | Fleet Trucking
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Tyson began his career in January of 1998, joining the US Army and serving in two CH-47D and one UH-60A Battalions as an Aircraft Electrician/Crew Chief. He served in two "tours of duty" in support of "Operation Enduring Freedom." Upon separation, he continued his support of the US Army as a contractor serving as an Avionics Mechanic, Lead Mechanic, Chief Inspector, and Ace Inspector. From 2006-2009, he worked throughout the aviation industry acquiring as much experience as possible from military rotorcraft to United Airlines 747-200 Fleet. In early 2009, he returned to work for the United States Government under the Department of Homeland Security, US Customs and Border Protection as a Lead Mechanic/Site Manager. In October 2019, he ended his government service and joined Western Aviation in Spokane as their Director of Maintenance/Accountable Manager. During his tenure, he was responsible for the maintenance and avionics departments, creating a King-Air and Citation maintenance/phase line, quoting and estimating all avionics work packages, and supporting most/all general aviation aircraft. He started as the GM of Timberline Helicopters Repair Station with responsibility for all aspects of the program. And at the beginning of the summer of 2022, is now not only in charge of the Repair Station but Field Maintenance Operations, Aerospace, and Fleet Trucking departments as well, in Sandpoint, ID. He is married to his wife, Shannon for over two decades and has two sons, Conner and Logan. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with the family.
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Tim started his logging career at the young age of 14. On the Conventional side, he worked logging (bumping knots) and ranching with his dad in Spray, OR during 81’-85’. After graduating, he started on with Timberland “old school”, working the High Lead- Tower “Line logging” operation, out of Ashland, OR, during 86’-96’.
After Timberland, Tim became the Logging Boss for “Owens Logging” in Libby, MT, during 96’-01'. Precision Helicopters brought Tim on as their Woods Boss/Timber buyer from 01’-07’. After that time, Wallawine came to Timberline Helicopters, Inc. Jan 1, 2008, as Woods Boss/Project Manager of Timberline’s Logging Division. He currently holds the General Manager position of Timberline Logging Enterprises, LLC. A subsidiary of Timberline Helicopters, Inc. A wholly owned subsidiary of Timberline Helicopters, Inc.
Ammy Jorgenson
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President | CEO
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IT, HR, AND SECURITY
Co-founder of Timberline Helicopters in 2004. Ammy is CEO and responsible for the Timberline Helicopters branding, including web, social media, apparel, and other marketing items. In 2016, she supervised a complete re-branding of the company’s media profile. She has an eye for style and has built a catalog of apparel that is well known in the industry. In 2020, she took on the role as CAO, a department that supports HR, IT, Security, and Special Projects. In addition to her work at Timberline she is a full-time mom raising two busy and growing kids.
Brian Jorgenson
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Vice President | COO
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Brian has had a fascination with helicopter flight since he was four years old. After working in every job position on a helicopter logging site and completing a Bachelor of Business of Administration in the spring of 2004, he was able to realize his goal of becoming a helicopter pilot flying for Horizon Helicopters. In late 2004, Brian and his wife Ammy formed Timberline Helicopters with a single Kaman K-MAX helicopter providing helicopter logging services in the Pacific Northwest. Since then, he has participated in growing Timberline from the single K-MAX into a well-known and successful utility helicopter company with a fleet of 8 helicopters ranging from the MD530 to the UH-60 “Blackhawk.” Along the way, he acquired over 17,000 utility flight hours before transitioning to his current role of Chief Operating Officer with responsibility for all of Timberline’s operations including helicopter operations, FAA Approved Repair Station, and Timberline Aerospace.
Tanya Marsh
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Executive Director of Business Operations
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Tyson Davis
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Executive Director of Ground Operations
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Repair Station | Aerospace | Fleet Trucking
Accountable Manager Part 145
Tyson began his career in January of 1998, joining the US Army and serving in two CH-47D and one UH-60A Battalions as an Aircraft Electrician/Crew Chief. He served in two "tours of duty" in support of "Operation Enduring Freedom." Upon separation, he continued his support of the US Army as a contractor serving as an Avionics Mechanic, Lead Mechanic, Chief Inspector, and Ace Inspector. From 2006-2009, he worked throughout the aviation industry acquiring as much experience as possible from military rotorcraft to United Airlines 747-200 Fleet. In early 2009, he returned to work for the United States Government under the Department of Homeland Security, US Customs and Border Protection as a Lead Mechanic/Site Manager. In October 2019 he ended his government service and joined Western Aviation in Spokane as their Director of Maintenance/Accountable Manager. During his tenure, he was responsible for the maintenance and avionics departments, creating a King-Air and Citation maintenance/phase line, quoting and estimating all avionics work packages, and supporting most/all general aviation aircraft. He started as the GM of Timberline Helicopters Repair Station with the responsibility for all aspects of the program. And at the beginning of the summer of 2022, is now not only in charge of the Repair Station but Aerospace and Fleet Trucking departments as well, in Sandpoint, ID. He is married to his wife, Shannon for over two decades and has two sons, Conner and Logan. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with the family at their new home in Priest River.
Tim Wallawine
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Timberline Logging Enterprises, LLC | General Manager
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Tim started his logging career at the young age of 14. On the Conventional side, he worked logging (bumping knots) and ranching with his dad in Spray, OR during 81’-85’. After graduating, he started on with Timberland “old school”, working the High Lead- Tower “Line logging” operation, out of Ashland, OR, during 86’-96’.
After Timberland, Tim became the Logging Boss for “Owens Logging” in Libby, MT, during 96’-01'. Precision Helicopters brought Tim on as their Woods Boss/Timber buyer from 01’-07’. After that time, Wallawine came to Timberline Helicopters, Inc. Jan 1, 2008, as Woods Boss/Project Manager of Timberline’s Logging Division. He currently holds the General Manager position of Timberline Logging Enterprises, LLC. A subsidiary of Timberline Helicopters, Inc. A wholly owned subsidiary of Timberline Helicopters, Inc.
TIMBERLINE'S HISTORY
Timberline Helicopters, Inc. has grown from our roots as a helicopter logging company to a global provider of utility and emergency support. Formed in 2004 with one Kaman K-MAX helicopter by Ammy and Brian Jorgenson, we have never stopped developing our skills and capabilities. Currently, we operate a diverse fleet of 8 helicopters across the globe supporting many different industries and governments.
At present, Timberline employs approximately 100 people in the following operations:
- Firefighting in the US, Australia, Chile, and Indonesia
- Powerline construction and maintenance services
- Helicopter logging
- Helicopter rebuild and refurbishment services
- Type Certification of former military UH-60A “Blackhawk” helicopters
- Development of Supplemental Type Certificates for utility helicopters