Dustin Bartron

Dustin Bartron serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Forestry within the School of Diesel Technology & Natural Resources at Pennsylvania College of Technology since 2017, bringing extensive industry expertise to his academic role.

Educational foundation includes:

• B.S. in Wood Products from The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

His research and instructional focus bridges academic theory with practical forestry applications through:

• Wood Products Engineering
• Natural Resource Supply Chain Management
• Hardwood Lumber Grading Standards
• Sustainable Timber Harvesting Practices
• Industrial Wood Processing
• Forest Resource Economics

Professional experience prior to academia features senior industry positions including Industrial Specialist/Field Buyer at UFPI (Gordon, PA), Hardwood Buyer/Lumber Inspector at Cummings Lumber Company (Troy, PA), and Product Specialist at Kop-Coat Inc (Pittsburgh, PA).

Key professional recognition:

• NHLA Certified Lumber Inspector

Additional institutional contribution includes serving as Archery Coach at Pennsylvania College of Technology from 2016 to 2020, demonstrating commitment to campus community engagement beyond core academic duties.