LMC - Continued from
LMC - Continued from page 39 LMC, a leading forest products and building materials buying group in the U.S., is owned by independent lumber and building material dealers. There are over 1,400 LMC dealer locations in the United States and the Bahamas. “Building Business Together” is LMC’s philosophy, rooted in a history of working together and standing the test of time since 1935. LMC dealers are united in their purchasing, creating a strong foundation that supports the growth of unique supplier relationships and purchasing opportunities. To learn more about LMC, visit www.lmc.net. n He has been married to Megan for five years, and the couple has a daughter, Maya. Headquartered in Oregon and family-owned since 1855, Collins produces wood products that include: various species of softwoods and hardwoods, NAF pine particleboard, engineered wood siding and trim. Collins upholds their longstanding commitment to land and resource stewardship with over 311,000 acres of FSC certified forest lands in California, Oregon, Pennsylvania, six manufacturing facilities (California, Oregon, Pennsylvania, West Virginia) and one retail yard in California. For more information: CollinsWood.com or 800-329-1219. n WHO’S WHO - Smith Continued from page 2 WHO’S WHO - Bullara Continued from page 2 2006, working as a sawmill supervisor for Collins in Chester, CA. He was promoted to quality control supervisor of the Boardman, OR, Pacific Albus mill in 2008 and worked for the company through 2011, when he left to pursue his MBA and then joined Fluke Corporation. At Fluke, Smith was the Finance Planning and Analysis manager, coordinating entry of global actuals and forecast in monthly reporting, and consolidating and communicating operational results and review packages, among other responsibilities. Having now returned to Collins, Smith will be responsible for evaluating and expanding the company’s maintenance and purchasing systems and processes. We need your help! packaging and container, truck and rail shipment. Unique products and services include highly specialized mixed loads, jobsitedirect delivery, just-in-time distribution, custom lengths, proprietary grading and all 2x4 and 2x6 studs in both standard and custom precision end trims. Bullara joined Idaho Timber on March 1st of 1990. He has worked in mill production sales for the company for eight years. He previously worked for 10 years in government prime vendor sales and wholesaling for Idaho Timber, managing the first lumber prime vendor contract ever to be awarded by the Federal government. Bullara has been married to Diana for 11 years and has five sons, three daughters, five grandsons and two granddaughters. In his spare time, Bullara enjoys bass fishing and music, particularly guitar. More information can be found at www.idahotimber.com. n The Softwood Forest Products Buyer is available for FREE online. However, due to compliance restrictions regarding online marketing programs, we need your input. Please confirm that you would like to receive each FREE issue of The Softwood Forest Products Buyer by emailing “YES,” PLUS your name and company name to: mail@millerwoodtradepub.com. By taking action NOW, you confirm your interest in receiving The Softwood Forest Products Buyer ONLINE. WHO’S WHO - Tam Continued from page 2 JT) in Knotty and Clear grades, Clear Finish Boards (S4S, S1S2E), Radius Edge Decking (Knotty and Clear grades), and timber/posts in Appearance and Architectural Clear Grades. Products are offered to regional and local markets, as well as national and international customers. Tam graduated from the University of British Columbia, located in Vancouver, BC, in 2013 with a degree in wood science and a minor in commerce. He has worked in the forest products industry for over six years. Previous to becoming sales manager, Tam was a sales/ production representative for Haida Forest Products. Haida Forest Products is a member of the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association, BC Wood Specialties Group, North American Wholesale Lumber Association and The Independent Wood Processors Association of British Columbia. In his spare time, Tam enjoys rock climbing, mountain climbing, snowboarding, hiking and road biking. For more information visit www.haidaforest.com. n Page 40 Softwood Forest Products Buyer n January/February 2019
WHO’S WHO - Davenport Continued from page 2 owned trucking business accents this capability, in addition to access to rail siding. Davenport is a graduate of Mount Abram High School in Salem, ME, the same school which the owners of Pleasant River Lumber attended. She started her career in the forest products industry in an inventory management and logistics position. She has held her current position at Pleasant River Lumber for two years. Davenport is married to Barry, who owns/operates a trucking company that delivers for Pleasant River Lumber. They have been married for 20 years and have one son, Bode. In her spare time, Davenport enjoys coaching youth league basketball and traveling to her son’s dirt bike races and other sporting events. The family enjoys skiing at the nearby Sugarloaf ski resort. To learn more, visit www.pleasantriverlumber.com. n WHO’S WHO - Roch Continued from page 2 Roch graduated from McGill University, located in Montreal, QC, in 1986 and has worked at PPG Industries for three years. His career in the forest products industry started in 2010 when he worked as a consultant for GR Innov8ion Inc., headquartered in Sainte-Thérèse, QC. In his spare time, Roch enjoys hunting and fishing. For more information visit www.ppg.com. n WHO’S WHO - Pellham Continued from page 2 Pellham graduated from Snohomish High School, located in Snohomish, WA, in 1972. His first position in the forest products industry was in 1974 on a logging crew. He felled and bucked trees in the position of timber faller, also called a cutter. Other positions he has held include green chain lumber puller, trimmer operator on the hula saws, plainer feeder and grader, forklift driver, forklift and truck mechanic and swing shift resaw supervisor. In his current position as national account manager he serves as a single point of contact for customers across the United States. As a member of the sales team he sells all products from all four of the company’s sawmills. He is also the main inventory control contact for the company’s Shelton, WA, sawmill. Alta Forest Products is a member of the American Fence Association (AFA) and the North American Wholesale Lumber Association. The company received the manufacturer of the year award from the AFA in 2015. In his spare time, Pellham enjoys family vacations to the Oregon sand dunes, as well as camping trips to the state parks in Oregon and Washington. He also enjoys gardening and landscaping with his wife, Jodi. The couple has been married for 36 years and they have two sons, one grandson and one granddaughter. For more information visit www.altafp.com. n APA NEWS- Continued from page 2 for code officials to understand and approve.” The calculator is available on APA’s website at www.apawood.org/calculator. n About APA – The Engineered Wood Association Founded in 1933 and based in Tacoma, Washington, APA represents approximately 176 plywood, oriented strand board, glulam timber, wood I-joist, Rim Board and structural composite lumber mills throughout North America. Its primary functions are quality auditing and testing, applied research, and market support and development. www.apawood.org. Check us out online softwoodbuyer.com Bitterroot Valley Forest Products is taking its Ghostwood to an entirely new level – from standard WWPA patterns to a peel and stick wood paneling. The company originally named the product “Ghostwood Skins” but wanted to showcase what Ghostwood represents – Rustic Elegance. This led to the creation of R.E. Skinz “Rustic Elegance with MT Ghostwood Skinz.” R.E. Skinz is a “do-it-yourself” dream product – designed to give customers ease of installation with the actual feel of reclaimed wood. Understanding the upcoming generation and the market’s demand for simplicity, Bitterroot Valley Forest Products developed a product to fit these needs. R.E. Skinz requires no fastening tools, can be installed in minutes, and leaves very little waste behind. It’s a product people understand, and its simplicity creates a feeling of comfort. Product Info: • 10 year rated 3M tape • 25 square ft. per box • 1-5’ lengths, two 5’ lengths guaranteed • Made in the USA • 6 finishes 877-523-4110 bvfpmontana.com Softwood Forest Products Buyer n January/February 2019 Page 41
