Read the March 2024 issue of National Hardwood Magazine to get the latest hardwood industry news! This issue features stories on Edensaw Woods Ltd., updates to the American Hardwood Lumber Grading workshop, the LSLA Winter Meeting, insights from the the ALC meeting and much more.
INDUSTRY NEWS AN UPDATE
INDUSTRY NEWS AN UPDATE COVERING THE LATEST NEWS ABOUT HARDWOOD SUPPLIERS/VENDORS Bingaman & Son Lumber Inc. Introduces New President Chris Bingaman announced that Scott Hurst assumed the role of president of Bingaman & Son Lumber Inc. on January 1st, 2024. Hurst joined Bingaman as accounting manager in 1994 and served as CFO since 2008. When making the announcement Chris stated, “I am confident Scott is dedicated to maintaining our core values and possesses the skills we need for our future.” Chris will remain as CEO. Chris added, “One of our company’s core values is stewardship. We describe it as, managing our relation- very happy to recognize Jim’s accomplishments in this way while also keeping him engaged in the next phase of Koppers evolution.” Sullivan added, “It is my honor to accept this new responsibility as President of Koppers. I am proud of our Please turn to page 54 Scott Hurst ships and resources as a trust given from God, which inspires our vision for the future!” This value applies to the stewardship of the organization. In 2017 Bingaman created an Executive Team to plan corporate leadership transition that would bring continuity to the values and the talent that the company needed for a successful future. They are making this change now to demonstrate an intentional transition plan to their employees and business partners. Bingaman & Son Lumber Inc. headquartered in Kreamer, PA is an ESOP company with five locations in Pennsylvania. For more information, visit www.bingamanlumber.com. James A. Sullivan Koppers Names James A. Sullivan President And Chief Operating Officer Koppers Holdings Inc. announced the election of James A. Sullivan as president and chief operating officer, effective January 1, 2024. Sullivan has been Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since January 2020. Leroy M. Ball will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer of Koppers. As president, Sullivan will have a bigger role in the development of Koppers 2030 strategy, which is expected to build upon the company’s 2025 Expand and Optimize strategy that has consistently produced improved safety performance, steady progress in sustainability, and record financial results. Ball will continue to apply his leadership to drive shareholder value, which includes setting the company’s corporate strategy, advancing its people-first culture and building key stakeholder relationships. With over 20 years of direct industry experience, Sullivan joined Koppers in June 2013 as Vice President of Business Development before advancing into various roles of increasing responsibility, culminating in his appointment to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in January 2020. Commenting on the change, Ball said, “Jim has contributed so much to the evolution of Koppers since he joined the company over 10 years ago. From spearheading the restructuring and resurgence of the Carbon Materials and Chemicals business, to breaking down business unit silos by uniting operational leadership, and advancing our 2025 Expand and Optimize strategic plan, he has driven a culture of performance. I am 16 MARCH 2024 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE www.RealAmericanHardwood.com/industry www.RealAmericanHardwood.com/industry MARCH 2024 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE 17
