Branda Jurasek

Branda Jurasek is a senior executive and community leader with over two decades of experience in international trade and public education. She serves as a Vice President of a global business, where she is responsible for commercial operations in the forest products industry. Branda L. Jurasek was born in Missoula, Montana. She graduated from Big Sky High School in Missoula and later pursued higher education in finance. She attended Arizona State University in Tempe, earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. Following this, she went on to complete her Master of Business Administration at Portland State University. Currently, Branda works as a Vice President at her company. In this role, she leads international trade activity within the forest products sector. Her responsibilities include managing market strategy, pricing alignment, operational forecasting, and commercial relationships across various geographic regions. Her position requires consistent coordination and steady evaluation of market trends and business performance. She began her career at the Bank of Tokyo in Portland, where she worked in international banking and finance. This early experience gave her insight into cross-border systems and corporate investment. It shaped her view of global commerce and laid the groundwork for her future in the forest products industry. Initially, she focused on solid wood and lumber, but later shifted toward pulp and paper, which brought expanded responsibilities and involvement in broader strategy. In addition to her corporate work, Branda has held a senior leadership role at a family-owned business based in Missoula, Montana. The company employed 25 people and generated annual revenues exceeding seven million dollars. Working in a small business environment required her to be directly involved in problem-solving and decision-making. She addressed operational challenges without delay, handled staffing matters closely, and monitored profitability regularly.