About Us

Walter Allison Schroth

Walter A Schroth received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Forest Management from Colorado State University, his MBA from University of Idaho and is a four-year veteran of the US Air Force.  An aviation enthusiast, he holds a Commercial Pilots License with Single, Multi-Engine and Instrument ratings, having flown as a volunteer Search, Rescue and Disaster Relief pilot.

Walter is president and third generation owner of a forest and wood products company, Schroth Industries Inc., which works in the specialty, niche markets of the wood treating industry. 

Mr. Schroth is the President of the Indiana Area School Board (IASD), and the IASD Alternate, Joint Operating Committee member on the Indiana County Technology Center.  Walter is a board member for the Tri-County Workforce Investment Board (TCWIB) and Co-Chairs the TCWIB's youth committee.  He is also a member of the Small Business Compliance Advisory Committee for the PA Department of Environmental Protection.  Mr. Schroth is one of the founding board members of the Challenger Learning Center of Indiana, PA, and currently serves as that board's Vice President.

Walter is married to Sandra and they have one son, Walter Adrian Schroth - a recent graduate of the University of Idaho. 

Walter also maintains a collection of vintage military vehicles which you can learn more about here.

Walter Adrian Schroth

Walter received his Bachelor’s Degree in Wildland Fire Ecology from the University of Idaho in December of 2016.  While at the university, Walter worked on the universities logging crew, but also helped the research crews and inventory crews.  He also spent a season inventorying timber for the Idaho Department of Land, including wildfire training which he was able to put to good use that year.  After completing my degree Walter returned home with his fiancée Hannah so that we both could join his father at Schroth Industries with the intent of one day taking the business over.

Walter is married to Hannah and they have 3 children. Walter Alexander born June and Twins John & Elizabeth Born April 2021