Advanced Ecology, Ltd. in Center Appoints New Marketing Director

February 5, 2016  - Advanced Ecology, Ltd. and Bird & Crawford Forestry has announced that Leon Aldridge joined the firm as marketing director recently to further develop the company’s advertising and marketing programs.
 
Aldridge has a diverse background in marketing, media and communication including 14 years as director of marketing for Portacool, LLC in Center where he helped build a department of five marketing professionals for the international manufacturing company.
 
In addition, Aldridge has more than 20-years experience in print media publishing, group newspaper management and teaching communication at the university level. He has twice served as publisher and editor for the Light and Champion newspaper in Center.
 
In his new position, Aldridge will direct and implement marketing programs for the local company’s six related natural resource and timberland management companies, including Advanced Ecology, Ltd., Bird & Crawford Forestry, Mitigation Solutions USA, Silva-Tech South, TerraStone Land Company, and TerraNative seedling nursery.  
 
“I am excited about the opportunity to help in expanding marketing activities for one of the leading organizations in natural resources and land management,” Aldridge said. “And, to be associated with a respected home-town company with an established track record of success that prides itself on top quality service helping clients manage forestry and natural resource assets, and timberland real estate.”
 
Advanced Ecology, Ltd. CEO Mike Bird said “Leon’s marketing experience and knowledge makes him a key addition to the Advanced Ecology family. We view his appointment as another sign of our commitment to being the leading company in our forestry consulting and natural resources management.”
 
Advanced Ecology is a unique community of talent, drive, intelligence, and innovation. The original family-owned business founded in Center by Mike and Donna Bird has become a family of companies, and each plays a role that enhances the whole of natural resources and timberland management including mitigation banking projects and land management clients in multiple states enhancing natural resource value.
 
Offices are located in Center, Texas at 2557 State Highway 7 East, Center, TX 75935. More information is available at www.adv-eco.com