Southern Loggin’ Times magazine Managing Editor David Abbott travels to Zwolle, Louisiana to spend some time with TZ, Inc. Thomas Rivers, 48, the owner of TZ, Inc., is a man clearly happy with his vocation. He is one of those blessed to have figured out just what he wants in life, and moreover, he’s living it. Coming from a big logging family well-established in the area, there was likely never much doubt as to which career path the youngest Rivers child would take. Once he was ready to strike out on his own, Thomas felt no compulsion to compete with anyone for the honor of working himself to the bone first. He’s more than comfortable with what he has. He compares his relatively more low-key operation with that of his nephew Henry, who oversees a six-crew company also based in Zwolle. “Henry is one hell of a businessman,” Thomas says.

Featured Story: “Secret To Life”

Written By: David Abbott
Company: TZ, Inc.
Location: Zwolle, Louisiana
SLT Issue: November 2014

Check out other featured articles in the November 2014 issue of Southern Loggin’ Times magazine.
Southern Loggin’ Times magazine’s November 2014 issue features Zwolle, Louisiana’s R&R Fuel Suppliers, Inc., Zwolle, Louisiana’s TZ, Inc., Manor, Georgia’s B&M Wood Products, Inc., and Augusta, West Virginia’s Mark W. Smith Logging. Other articles highlight the latest industry news and new machines, equipment and technology.