Doran Piper

Originally from Oregon, Illinois, Doran has lived in Princeton since high school. A U.S. Army National Guard veteran with a deployment to Djibouti, he studied Forestry with a focus on Natural Resource Management at Southern Illinois University. Now a Conservation Police Officer for the State of Illinois, Doran also founded Prairie State Forestry to help landowners restore native habitats, improve timber value, and enhance wildlife and recreation. His Christian faith drives his commitment to service and environmental stewardship.

“My mission is to help landowners restore their properties to their native environments, enhancing marketable timber value, wildlife habitats, and recreational opportunities.”