Aaron Esch Follow LinkedIn CEO Lansing, Michigan Expertise Logging Company Info Michigan Heritage Barns Introduction Aaron Esch began his lumber career at 18 years old, logging hardwoods in the forests of MichiganHe has experienced the logging and lumber business from entry-level roles up to company CEOOwner of Michigan Reclaim LumberCEO of Michigan Heritage Barns Experience Aaron Esch started his logging career on the landing site of a small logging operation, moving up to skidder operator and then cutter. When he had gone as far as he could in the small logging company, he started his own tree service.Next, he started Michigan Reclaim Lumber, reclaiming timbers and boards from old barns. He distributes the reclaimed wood to both the wholesale and retail markets. Aaron is also CEO of Michigan Heritage Barns, where he sells post and beam barn kits made with rough cut lumber. LiveAbout and Dotdash Meredith LiveAbout, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is a reference site focused on entertainment, activities, and hobbies. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines. Read more from Aaron Esch What to Know Before Buying a Timberking Sawmill A Formula for Tabulating Lumber for Sawmills Standing Timber Prices For Loggers What to Know Before You Buy a Woodmizer Sawmill Is a Portable Band Sawmill Right for Your Business? Learn About Sustainable Forests and Selective Logging Small Scale Logging Business Ideas Time-Saving Tips for Running a Bandsaw Sawmill Guide to Portable Swing Blade Sawmills Where to Get Free Reclaimed Lumber How to Find Logging and Timber Companies Getting Your Lumber Accreditation Stamp to Sell Lumber Where to Find Logs for Sale Stihl Chainsaws Fuel Mix Ratio Should You Buy a Chainsaw Mill to Turn Logs into Lumber? How to Buck a Tree How Do You Calculate the Board Feet in a Log?