Adonijah Stanton is a young Oregon chainsaw carver whose passion for woodworking and carving has grown through years of hands-on experience alongside his father. Raised around craftsmanship and creative work, Adonijah developed a love for transforming raw logs into detailed works of art while continuing to refine his skills and artistic style with every carving. Specializing in wildlife and expressive carvings, Adonijah enjoys bringing personality, character, and life into each piece of wood he touches. He approaches carving with patience, creativity, and a deep appreciation for the material itself, constantly challenging himself to improve and evolve as an artist. After competing at the Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Carving Championship last year, Adonijah says he had a blast meeting fellow carvers, improving his quick carve skills, and gaining more competition experience throughout the summer. Excited for another opportunity to compete, he looks forward to continuing to push himself creatively while sharing his passion for chainsaw carving with the community.

Katrina Dressler of KatCarves Eclectic Chainsaw Art discovered chainsaw carving in 2023 during a major life transition after serving six years overseas in Japan with the United States Navy. After relocating to South Dakota, she stumbled across Dahl’s Chainsaw Art at a local job fair, became a carving apprentice, and quickly found a passion that completely changed the direction of her life. Now based in Connecticut and carving full time under her own business, Katrina describes her style as eclectic because she enjoys carving “everything under the sun.” Constantly striving to improve her skills and expand her artistic range, she especially enjoys tackling new and challenging subjects while continuing to grow creatively with every project. She has become particularly known for her colorful Grateful Dead-inspired bear carvings and vibrant artistic style. Katrina says one of her favorite aspects of chainsaw carving is the ability to use her entire body to bring art to life from a natural resource while traveling, working outdoors, and connecting with both spectators and fellow artists. Since beginning her carving journey, she has participated in events in Pennsylvania and Alaska and recently earned a win in her very first ice carving competition in Connecticut. Excited to continue learning and growing, Katrina looks forward to competing at ODCCC alongside fellow carvers from across the country.

Terry Moss is an Oregon woodcarver and chainsaw artist who has spent nearly ten years developing his craft, beginning with miniature caricature carvings created using knives and gouges. His detailed hand-carved caricatures have been featured in numerous woodcarving shows and have earned multiple ribbons and awards over the years. In 2025, Terry was selected for membership in the prestigious Caricature Carvers of America organization. A few years ago, Terry attended the Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Carving Championship in Reedsport and became fascinated by the idea of transforming his caricature carving style into large-scale chainsaw sculptures. After attending the George Kenny Chainsaw Carving School in 2021, he was hooked and has been actively chainsaw carving ever since. Terry has now competed at ODCCC in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and in 2025 he also earned second place honors in the Semi-Pro Division at the Northern California Chainsaw Championships. Between commissions, stump carvings, festivals, and public events throughout the Willamette Valley, Terry’s work continues to bring smiles to people of all ages. He says making people smile through woodcarving is what inspires him most as an artist.

Brittny Hughes is a returning Semi-Pro competitor from Creswell, Oregon who has been carving for approximately six years. A familiar face at the Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Carving Championship, Brittny says ODCCC is her favorite carving event of the year and one she looks forward to returning to every season. This year marks Brittny’s sixth consecutive year competing in Reedsport, where she especially enjoys the excitement of selecting her main competition log, designing her centerpiece sculpture, and participating in the fast-paced quick carve events. Her enthusiasm for carving and creating art shines through in every project she takes on. Recently settled into her forever home in Creswell, Brittny now works full time as a delivery driver after earning her CDL, but whenever she has the opportunity, she looks forward to picking up her saws and continuing to create chainsaw art. She remains passionate about improving her craft, competing, and sharing her creativity with the carving community.

Kyle Christopherson is a dedicated chainsaw carver from Snohomish, Washington who has spent the past several years developing his craft and continuing to challenge himself as an artist. Focused on steady growth and improvement, Kyle approaches carving with a strong work ethic and a passion for learning something new with every project he takes on. Returning for his third year at the Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Carving Championship, Kyle says one of the things he values most about ODCCC is the camaraderie shared among fellow carvers. He also appreciates the unique challenges the competition provides, pushing him creatively and technically in ways unlike any other event. As he continues building experience in the carving world, Kyle remains committed to sharpening his skills, connecting with other artists, and growing through live competition opportunities like ODCCC.

Zane Wehmeyer is a dedicated chainsaw carver from Kansas City, Missouri who began carving in 2023 after meeting master carver Steven Higgins and beginning an apprenticeship under him. What started as an opportunity to learn the craft quickly evolved into a full-time career and a deep passion for chainsaw carving. For the past two and a half years, Zane has worked alongside Steven Higgins full time, traveling across the country to participate in carving shows, competitions, and live events. Through those experiences, he has had the opportunity to meet, work with, and learn from many highly skilled woodcarvers whose mentorship and artistry continue to shape his own approach to carving. Zane’s work focuses heavily on realism and draws inspiration from nature, people, and the expressions and forms found within both. He strives to create polished, high-quality sculptures that combine strong naturalistic detail with intentional sculptural design while continuing to refine his craftsmanship and artistic voice with every piece he creates. For Zane, carving is both profession and passion, and he sees competitions like the Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Carving Championship as valuable opportunities to grow, learn, and challenge himself alongside some of the best carvers in the industry.

Dylan Ezell is a rising chainsaw carver from Jenison, Michigan who has been carving since 2022. Alongside his fiancée, Dylan made the leap into full-time carving two years ago and now travels across the country creating sculptures, meeting new people, and sharing his passion for chainsaw art everywhere they go. What began as curiosity quickly became a life-changing passion after Dylan’s stepfather picked up chainsaws again following a 12-year break and introduced him to the craft. Since then, Dylan has dedicated himself to improving with every sculpture he creates, transforming from someone who “could just run a saw” into a true artist focused on creativity, detail, and growth. In 2025 alone, Dylan and his fiancée traveled through more than 30 states while building their carving business and gaining valuable experience along the way. He credits many incredible carvers he has met during his travels for helping shape his artistic journey and has previously assisted professional carvers Jason Alger and Ryan Anderson at events. Now entering the Semi-Pro Division at ODCCC, Dylan is excited for the opportunity to showcase how far he has come as a competitor and artist.

Riley Knaus is a passionate young chainsaw carver from Coos Bay, Oregon who began carving in late 2022 and has been pursuing the craft wholeheartedly ever since. Focused on growth, creativity, and continual improvement, Riley approaches each sculpture with the goal of bringing out the very best in every log while creating work that stands out through detail, style, and artistic expression. Inspired by artists who carve with individuality and originality, Riley credits the mentorship and lessons learned from experienced carvers for helping shape his journey as an artist. He especially values the sense of camaraderie and family within the carving community and says the Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Carving Championship feels especially meaningful as the event closest to both his home and his heart. Now entering his third year carving at ODCCC, Riley is excited for another opportunity to compete, continue learning, and carve alongside artists he deeply admires while further developing his own unique artistic voice.