National Hardwood Magazine - October 2022

Dwight Lewis
Co., Inc.
Hillsgrove, PA 18619 • Phone 570-924-3507
FAX 570-924-4233
Kilns • Export Preparation
Container Loading
Company Owned Timberland
3rd Generation Since 1941
Appalachian Hardwoods
Specializing in Cherry 4/4 thru 16/4
Hard & Soft Maple
Red & White Oak
National Hardwood Lumber Association Certified
TRADE TALK Continued
land and resource stewardship with more than 370,000
acres of FSC-certified forestlands, five manufacturing
facilities in the U.S. and one retail yard in California.
Divisions are located in: Chester, CA, Kane, PA, and
Lakeview and Klamath Falls, OR. You can learn more
about Collins here: www.collinsco.com.
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The
International Wood Products
Association (IWPA), headquartered
here, recently announced
that Ashley Amidon has been
selected to serve as its new executive
director, returning after
serving in a previous role as
the organization’s lobbyist and
PAC director. Amidon brings a
Ashley Amidon
broad range of industry association
experience to IWPA, with a strong background in
government affairs and public policy.
“We enthusiastically welcome Ashley Amidon back to
IWPA,” said IWPA President JoAnn Gillebaard. “Ashley
brings a deep knowledge of our industry along with
broad government affairs experience. This will ensure
a smooth transition for IWPA as we tackle the many
challenges and opportunities before us.”
Amidon worked most recently as Vice President of
Public Policy for the National Pest Management Association,
where she led its public policy team and served
as treasurer of its Political Action Committee. Prior to
that, she worked as lobbyist for the National Stone,
Sand & Gravel Association, where she worked on environmental
and trade policy issues. Amidon holds
a Bachelor of Arts in History and International Affairs
from George Mason University in Virginia and a Master
of Arts in International Affairs from University of Hull in
the UK. She also holds a Certified Association Executive
credential (CAE).
“IWPA plays a critical role in advocating for acceptance
and demand for the legally-sourced and sustainable
wood products,” Amidon said. “I look forward to
returning and leading IWPA as we work with our members
and partners to navigate the ongoing challenges
of the coronavirus pandemic, supply chain strains, and
compliance with an ever-changing regulatory and legislative
landscape.”
Established in 1956, the International Wood Products
Association is the leading international trade association
for the North American imported wood products
industry, representing 167 companies and trade
associations engaged in the import of Hardwoods and
softwoods from sustainably managed forests. Association
members consist of three key groups involved
in the import process: U.S. importers and consuming
industries, offshore manufacturers and the service providers
that facilitate trade.
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backpacking, water skiing and serving as a Boy Scouts
leader.
Find out more about Sledge Craft at www.sledge
craft.com.
STEPHANIE HALL is owner/
designer at Mark Hall Cabinetry,
located in Columbia, MO.
She is involved and knowledgeable
in various aspects of the
business, including lumber purchasing.
She closely works with
customers to design their spaces
and select their materials.
Mark Hall Cabinetry is a manufacturer
of custom cabinetry
Stephanie Hall
for every room of a home, including the kitchen and
bath. Additional product offerings include commercial
casework, custom furniture pieces and custom Hardwood
counter tops.
The company purchases approximately 140,000
board feet per year of Birch, Poplar, Knotty Alder and
Clear Alder, Quartersawn White Oak, Red and White
Oak, Maple, Cherry, Walnut and some Teak, all in Select
grade.
Value-added offerings include full design services
and installation for local clients, as well as full customization
for every project.
Mark Hall Cabinetry is an industry member of NAHB
and HBA of Columbia and NHBA.
Stephanie founded Mark Hall Cabinetry 26 years ago
alongside her husband, Mark. It is her first position in
the forest products industry. Mark learned cabinet making
from his father as a teenager and was working as
a cabinet salesman shortly before the couple was married
and founded the company. The company has 26
full-time employees.
Stephanie is a graduate of Parkway North High
School, located in St. Louis, MO, and attended college
first at Williams Woods University, located in Fulton,
MO, then the University of Missouri in Columbia. She
serves on the board at the Home Builders Association
of Columbia.
In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys watching/attending
sporting events at her local university and painting.
Her favorite sports team is the St. Louis Cardinals.
Stephanie and Mark have been married 26 years and
have five children and six grandchildren. One of their
favorite family activities is hosting large family dinners.
To learn more, visit www.markhallcabinetry.com. n
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JoCo Lumber, Inc. is a division of
Josey Lumber Company, Inc.
Tripp, Logan, and Joey Josey
Our company offers:
• 10,000,000 BF of annual production from
our 6’ band headrig and 6’ band resaw.
• Red and White Oak, Soft Maple, Ash,
Poplar and Cypress in 4/4 through 8/4
thickness.
• rough, surfaced, air-dried and kiln-dried
lumber in random widths and lengths.
• export prepping, container loading of logs and lumber,
anti-stain dipping and end coating lumber.
• 500,000 BF of dry kiln capacity.
• 65,000 SF of enclosed warehouse for storage and loading of
kiln-dried lumber.
For Quality Appalachian Lumber Contact:
JOsey Lumber COmpany, InC.
JoCo Lumber, InC.
476 Lees meadow rd. • p.O. Drawer 447
scotland neck, nC 27874
TeL: (252) 826-5614 • FaX: (252) 826-3461
COnTaCT:
emaIL: joseylbr3@gmail.com
saLes: Logan Josey
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