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HARDWOOD MATTERS<br />
THE VOICE OF THE HARDWOOD INDUSTRY<br />
August 2013 ▪ Issue 137<br />
<strong>National</strong> <strong>Hardwood</strong> <strong>Lumber</strong> <strong>Association</strong><br />
PO Box 34518 ▪ Memphis, TN 38184-0518<br />
901-377-1818 ▪ 901-382-6419 (fax)<br />
info@nhla.com ▪ www.nhla.com<br />
THE MISSION OF NHLA<br />
To serve NHLA Members engaged in the commerce of<br />
North American hardwood lumber by: maintaining order,<br />
structure and ethics in the changing global hardwood<br />
marketplace; providing member services unique to the<br />
hardwood lumber industry; driving collaboration across<br />
the hardwood industry to promote demand for North<br />
American hardwood lumber and advocate the interest<br />
of the hardwood community in public/private policy<br />
issues; and building positive relationships within the<br />
global hardwood community.<br />
The views of contributions do not necessarily reflect the positions of NHLA. All advertisements for <strong>Hardwood</strong><br />
Matters are accepted and published with the understanding that the advertiser and/or advertising agency are<br />
authorized to publish the entire contents and subject matter thereof. The advertiser and/or advertising agency will<br />
defend, indemnify and hold any claims or lawsuits for libel violations or right of privacy or publicity, plagiarisms,<br />
copyright or trademark infringement and any other claims or lawsuits that may arise out of publication of such<br />
advertisement. NHLA neither endorses nor makes any representation or guarantee as to the quality of goods and<br />
services advertised in <strong>Hardwood</strong> Matters. Copyright 2013. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part<br />
without written permission is prohibited.<br />
For advertising inquiries:<br />
Contact John Hester, Marketing Director at j.hester@nhla.com<br />
or 901-399-7558.<br />
ADVERTISER INDEX<br />
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE<br />
Scott Heidler<br />
Heidler <strong>Hardwood</strong> <strong>Lumber</strong> Co.<br />
President<br />
Pem Jenkins<br />
Turn Bull <strong>Lumber</strong> Co.<br />
Vice President<br />
Dave Redmond<br />
Highland <strong>Hardwood</strong> Sales, Inc.<br />
Past President 2010-2012<br />
Mark A. Barford, CAE<br />
Executive Director<br />
NHLA STAFF<br />
Mark A. Barford, CAE<br />
Executive Director<br />
m.barford@nhla.com<br />
David George<br />
Creative Director<br />
d.george@nhla.com<br />
Renee Hornsby<br />
Director of Communications/Editor<br />
r.hornsby@nhla.com<br />
■ ■ ■<br />
Lisa Browne<br />
Convention Director<br />
Rich Hascher<br />
Inspector Training School Instructor<br />
John Hester<br />
Marketing Director<br />
Dana Spessert<br />
Chief Inspector<br />
Denise Stewart<br />
Director of Finance/CAO<br />
MISSION LEADERS<br />
Skip Holmes<br />
Thomas & Proetz <strong>Lumber</strong> Co.<br />
Unique Services<br />
Charlie Netterville<br />
Fred Netterville <strong>Lumber</strong> Co.<br />
Industry Advocacy & Promotion<br />
Greg Patenaude<br />
Péladeau <strong>Lumber</strong>, Inc.<br />
Membership & Marketing<br />
Brent Stief<br />
Huron Forest Products<br />
Structure<br />
Gary Swaner<br />
Swaner <strong>Hardwood</strong> Co.<br />
Rules<br />
COMMITTEE CHAIRS<br />
Jeff Durst<br />
Hull Forest Products<br />
Inspection Services<br />
Orn Gudmundsson, Jr.<br />
Northland Corporation<br />
Finance<br />
Mark Mah<br />
Upper Canada Forest Products<br />
<strong>Hardwood</strong> Advocacy<br />
Darwin Murray<br />
McClain Forest Products<br />
Continuing Education<br />
Jim Reader<br />
Downes & Reader <strong>Hardwood</strong> Co.<br />
Membership<br />
Joe Snyder<br />
Fitzpatrick & Weller, Inc.<br />
Rules<br />
Jim Steen<br />
Pike <strong>Lumber</strong> Co., Inc.<br />
Inspector Training School<br />
Stephanie Van Dystadt<br />
DV <strong>Hardwood</strong>s<br />
Communications & Marketing<br />
Kim Vollinger<br />
W. M. Cramer <strong>Lumber</strong> Co.<br />
Convention<br />
16 American <strong>Hardwood</strong> Industries<br />
7 Brewco Incorporated<br />
17 C.S. Industries, LLC<br />
7 Dunavant Global Logistics Group<br />
5 Elimbs, LLC<br />
15 The Jacobs Team<br />
3 NHLA Annual Convention<br />
& Exhibition Showcase<br />
bc NHLA Inspector Training School<br />
ibc Pennsylvania <strong>Lumber</strong>mens Mutual<br />
Insurance Company<br />
ifc Pike <strong>Lumber</strong> Company, Inc.<br />
9 U•C Coatings Corporation<br />
14 Wood-Mizer Products, Inc.<br />
2 AUGUST 2013 HARDWOOD MATTERS WWW.NHLA.COM