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it’s all a matter of “staying organized.” Communication is key, as he schedules order pickups from the GFC Baldwin County Unit. That’s where forklifts off- load seedlings, sorted by species, onto trailers, for the second leg of their trips “home.” Bortner breaks down the orders and coordinates with other GFC offices to schedule pickups and, finally, delivery to the customer.
Logistics are often impacted by out- side forces, such as inclement weather, but that rarely rattles Bortner. He said his background in customer service and the hospitality industry has imparted some helpful lessons for navigating the unex- pected. That level of care is a foundational quality GFC strives for in all of its service deliveries.
SPREADING THE WEALTH
Lea Clark joined GFC in 2021 after earn- ing a master’s degree in Urban Forestry from the University of Georgia. As a GFC Sustainable Community Forestry Special- ist, Clark regularly engages with urban customers. She said they may not know a lot about what to plant where, but are eager to know more about establishing a finished landscape.
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