George B. Hartman (1894-1960) received a B.S. (1917) and a M.S. (1941) from Iowa State. He taught and counseled at Iowa State, with the exception of one year, from 1935 until the time of his death. He became head of the Iowa State forestry department in 1948. During his professional career as a forester he was very active in many societies and councils. Through 40 years he maintained a high and knowledgeable interest in forestry and conservation and his contributions to forestry were acknowledged by all who knew him.