About the WoodWise team

Matt Smith - Director of Operations

Matt joined WoodWise in September, 2003 coming from Colorado where he worked in Real Estate Appraisal and Property Management fields. Matt is a New York State licensed Real Estate Broker and Notary Public. Matt's Real Estate expertise has been valuable in the acquisition of many of WoodWise's properties.

When not spending time with his family, Matt enjoys hiking, fishing, snowmobiling, and bird hunting with his dog A-Rod.


Dan Prokupets - Forester

Dan joined WoodWise in September of 2003. Dan is an experienced forester with a large amount of educational and field experience. Dan earned a Bachelors Degree in Business from The Rochester Institute of Technology.  Relocating to Colorado, he continued his education and earned a Master's in Forest Science from Colorado State University. Dan became a certified arborist and formed Down to Earth Tree Service, which he ran for three years before eventually selling and moving back east.

When not spending time with his wife and three children, Dan enjoys fly fishing, hiking, canoeing, snowmobiling and Skiing.


Pat Sadler - Forester

Pat joined WoodWise in July of 2004, after working over 10 years in the forest products industry. After earning his Forestry Degree from Paul Smith's College, Pat began working in the field, eventually specializing in the export of veneer logs all over the world. His most recent job was with Bailey Lumber where he quickly became one of New York's most productive Procurement Foresters.  Pat is truly a "muddy boots forester".

When not spending time with his wife and two children, Pat enjoys hunting, fishing, trapping as well as getting a good deal on used books.

Adam Ricci - Forester

Adam joined WoodWise in September of 2008, after running Northern Timber Harvesting LLC, a logging company based out of Branchport, NY. Adam has worked as a logger in Montana and for Columbia Helicopters. During his days at Columbia, Adam worked as a harvester in California, Alaska, Illinois and South Carolina. Adam holds a degree in forestry from SUNY Wanakena (Ranger School). Adam grew up in Western NY, and his knowledge of timber harvesting and operations is second to none.

When not spending time with his wife and daughter, Adam can be found selling his farm goodies at various markets, scrapping metal wherever it can be found and searching antique shops for vintage suspenders.

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WoodWise Land Company LLC | PO Box 767 | Pittsford, NY 14534