Southern Loggin’ Times magazine Managing Editor David Abbott travels to Brookhaven, Mississippi to visit Brian Smith Logging, Inc. Brian Smith, 33, is the owner of the aptly named Brian Smith Logging, Inc. A third generation logger, Smith spent his summers as a teen working part time for his dad, Curtis. After graduating high school from Lloyd Star High School in Brookhaven in 2003, he attended Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Wesson. Upon earning a two-year degree in diesel mechanics in 2005, he came onboard full-time at his dad’s logging company, which was then called Paul C. Smith and Sons, Inc. (his full name is Paul Curtis Smith). Brian’s older brother Mike was the other son referenced in the company name. Both sons continued working with their father until 2013. Curtis wasn’t actually ready to retire then, but he did want to take a step back and pass the headaches on to the next generation.

Featured Story: “Looking Up”

Written By: David Abbott
Company: Brian Smith Logging, Inc.
Location: Brookhaven, Mississippi
SLT Issue: April 2018

Check out other featured articles in the April 2018 issue of Southern Loggin’ Times magazine.
Southern Loggin’ Times magazine’s April 2018 issue features Edgemoor, South Carolina’s Ideal Logging, Inc., Monticello, Arkansas’ F&F Trucking & Timber, LLC, Brookhaven, Mississippi’s Brian Smith Logging, Inc., and Wrightsville, Georgia’s Jeff Powell Trucking. In a new “Where Are They Now?” column, Dan Shell revisits Olla, Louisiana’s Lasiter Logging. Other articles cover the latest industry news, new products and upcoming events.