Portland Welcomes NAWLA
Portland Welcomes NAWLA Members Mason Virnig, American International Forest Products LLC, Beaverton, OR; Devin Stuart, Roseburg Forest Products, Springfield, OR; and Ken Timmins, American International Forest Products LLC Mike Carey, Georgia Pacific NW, Philomath, OR; and Bill McGovern, Pacific Western Lumber Inc., Lakewood, WA Lee Jimerson, Collins, Wilsonville, OR; John Grove, Oregon-Canadian Forest Products Inc., North Plains, OR; Jerry Lawson, Carl Diebold Lumber Co., Troutdale, OR; and Cami Waner, Collins Jon Anderson, Random Lengths, Eugene, OR; Jack Donovan, Boise Cascade, Lake Oswego, OR; Don Dye, Boise Cascade, Vancouver, WA; and Larry Tommerup, Matheus Lumber Co., Vancouver, WA Grant Phillips, Collins, Wilsonville, OR; Joshua Tyler, Dorris Lumber & Moulding Co., Sacramento, CA; Mark Erickson, Blue Book Services, Chicago, IL; Kevin Dodds, Collins; and Bob Maeda, Freres Lumber Co. Inc., Lyons, OR Eric Ortiz, Freres Lumber Co. Inc., Lyons, OR; Dallas Reid, Hampton Lumber Sales Co., Portland, OR; Dave Jara, Vanport International Inc., Bellingham, WA; and Dan Weaver and Matt Robinson, Hampton Lumber Sales Co. By Zach Miller Portland, OR– Members of the North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) met here recently for a Regional Meeting at the McMenamins Kennedy School. Approximately 140 were in attendance for a casual evening of networking with peers. Attendees divided into three groups to discuss current industry issues, such as: the biggest challenges in 2018, which were identi- Continued on page 40 Call It The Fun Side of Cedar. Who says siding has to be all about straight lines and uniform color? Specialty profiles of Western Red Cedar siding such as Haida Skirl add personality and individuality to your home. And that’s something no cement or plastic siding can do. Western Red Cedar gives you natural durability, long lasting street appeal and surprisingly little maintenance. Which leaves more time for the fun things in life. Anthony Muck and Kerry Blusys, DMSi Software, Omaha, NE Make the right choice for your business, your customers and your environment. Western Red Cedar offers dependable performance, unmatched beauty and superior environmental credentials to composite decking and other man-made products. The choice of discerning builders and consumers alike, Western Red Cedar adds warmth, character and value to projects and significant returns to your business. Terry Haddix and Alexandra Dickey, Patrick Lumber Co., Portland, OR WRCLA Zach Miller, The Softwood Forest Products Buyer, Memphis, TN; Joshua Tyler, Dorris Lumber & Moulding Co., Sacramento, CA; and Marc Saracco, NAWLA, Chicago, IL Additional photos on page 40 Page 18 Softwood Forest Products Buyer ■ May/June 2018
Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association Convenes in Greenville Photos By Paul Miller Jr. Greenville, SC–The Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA) recently gathered here for its 2018 Annual Meeting. The event was held in conjunction with the Hardwood Manufacturers Association’s 2018 National Conference and Expo at the Hyatt Regency Greenville. During the two-day event, more than 30 participants, representing SCMA members, promotion sponsors, and guests networked with industry peers and vendors, received an update on the Association’s successful promotion campaign, previewed this year’s promotion projects, discussed topics facing the Cypress industry, and elected officers for 2018-19. Members elected Mark Tuck of Gates Milling Inc., Gatesville, NC, as SCMA president. Tripp Josey of Josey Lumber Company Inc., Scotland Neck, NC, was elected as vice president. Attendees also expressed appreciation to Stephen Logue of Battle Lumber Company, Wadley, GA, for his two years of service as SCMA president and vice president. Future Association meetings were discussed. Details of SCMA’s 2018 Mid-Year Meeting will be forthcoming. The 2019 Annual Meeting of the Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association is scheduled for March 22, at the Hyatt Regency in Savannah, GA. For more information or to get on board with Cypress promotions, visit www.CypressInfo. org or email member-services@ cypressinfo.org. Continued on page 43 Ian Faight, Push 7 Agency, Pittsburgh, PA; Linda Jovanovich, Hardwood Manufacturers Association, Pittsburgh, PA; and John Stevenson, Beasley Forest Products Inc., Hazlehurst, GA GradeScan® with Nordeck Thompson, Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods Inc., Huntland, TN; David Summerfield and Lance Johnson, ISK Biocides Inc., Memphis, TN; and Mike Shook, Norcross Supply Co., Norcross, GA Joey Josey, Tripp Josey and Logan Josey, Josey Lumber Co. Inc., Scotland Neck, NC and Nancy Tuck, Gates Milling Inc., Gatesville, NC; Truss Beasley, Beasley Forest Products Inc., Hazlehurst, GA; and Robin Little, BB&T Insurance Services Inc. - National Forest Products Practice, Greenville, NC Additional photos on page 43 Softwood Forest Products Buyer ■ May/June 2018 Page 19
