National Hardwood Magazine - August 2023

INDUSTRY NEWS Continued

INDUSTRY NEWS Continued Jack Wright Mellott Solves Your Debarking Systems Log Trough with Metal Detection Lumber Conveyor Systems Mat Drilling, Tie Dapper, Sorting & Stacking Systems Mellott Manufacturing Co., Inc. 13156 Long Lane Mercersburg, PA 17236 FAX: 717-369-2800 sales@mellottmfg.com Mich Perry SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS LOG & LUMBER From Concept to Blueprint, Manufacturing to Production Handling Challenge! Band Headrig and Resaws Resaw Run-Around Systems Trimmer and Grading Systems additional diagnostic and calibration tools. When they aren’t hard at work in the scanning lab, you’ll be able to find JoeScan engineers at the Western Hardwood Association annual convention in Oregon, the SFPA Expo in Nashville, TN and the NHLA annual convention in Louisville, KY. Be sure to stop by their booth and introduce yourself to the new guys! For more information, visit www.joescan.com. Tilt Hoist Systems 717-369-3125 www.mellottmfg.com Ed Nowak Steve Hicks Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company Announces New Executives Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM), located in Philadelphia, PA, announced the promotions of John Marazzo to Senior Vice President of Accounting and Corporate Treasurer, Steve Hicks to Assistant Vice President of Underwriting and Ed Nowak to Assistant Vice President of IT. PLM is a nationally recognized property and casualty insurance carrier serving the lumber, woodworking and building material industries. Backed by 128 years of experience, the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based company protects over 5,000 businesses nationwide with property, general liability, inland marine, business automobile, commercial excess liability and equipment breakdown coverages. Since joining PLM in 2006, Marazzo has played a key role in PLM’s relationships with auditors, reinsurers and various business partners as well as PLM’s investment committees and actuaries. Marazzo’s accounting experience in the industry gives him a nuanced understanding of traditional accounting practices as well as reinsurance and financial reporting. Hicks joined PLM in 2012, followed by Nowak in 2019. Since starting with PLM as an Underwriting Assistant, Hicks has staked his claim in PLM’s underwriting department. Today, he leads his team by example with strong analytical abilities to meet financial targets. He recently completed his master’s in business administration at Temple University’s Fox School of Business. Under Nowak’s leadership, PLM’s IT team have streamlined and improved the organization’s data resources to offer the data information in the lumber niche. Most recently, Nowak spearheaded PLM’s customer service migration to systems with workflow and automation, closing over 3,000 tickets. He is currently studying for his CPCU. To learn more about PLM, please visit www.plmins.com. NWFA Completes 68th Home With Gary Sinise Foundation The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), located in St. Louis, MO, has provided flooring John Marazzo for its 68th home in support of the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment). The R.I.S.E. program builds mortgage-free, custom, specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans and first responders. The home dedication for Marine Corps Corporal & Police Officer (Ret.) Sharif Muzayen took place recently in St. Mary’s, GA. Flooring for the project was donated by NWFA member Mullican Flooring. Please turn to page 72 PREMIUM NORTHERN HARDWOOD LUMBER Ryan Peterson – Sales Manager (715) 533-6193 rpeterson@northernhardwoods.com Matt Grube (920) 740-9140 mgrube@northernhardwoods.com Atlantic Mine, MI Newberry, MI www.northernhardwoods.com 68 AUGUST 2023 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE RealAmericanHardwood.com/industry RealAmericanHardwood.com/industry AUGUST 2023 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE 69