Talent Profile

Kody Johnston is a seasoned financial leader with a strong track record of driving financial performance, operational excellence, and sustainable business growth. He currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of Beach Timber Company in Blackshear, Georgia, where he manages the financial operations of seven entities spanning manufacturing, logistics, procurement, and logging. In this role, he has implemented financial models to track asset profitability, established accounting systems to improve efficiency, and collaborated with leadership to increase company revenue by 15%. Prior to his current role, Kody built his career with Voith Paper Fabrics, advancing from Controller to Controller and Operations Manager. There, he directed financial reporting for subsidiaries with revenues exceeding $150 million and led operational initiatives focused on Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and cost reduction. His leadership delivered measurable improvements in efficiency, profitability, and long-term planning. Kody earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with concentrations in Accounting and Business Management, from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, and his Associate of Science in Business Administration from Brewton-Parker College. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his ability to balance financial stewardship with operational strategy, delivering insights that support executive decision-making and organizational success.

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Bachelors Degree in both Accounting and Business Management from the University of Pittsburgh