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SLB NEWS - Continued from page 25 SLB has the combination of strategy, programs, and metrics to ensure that it continues to deliver growth and positive returns on investment for many years to come. By demonstrating that wood is a superior building material, the SLB is helping to ensure that there is as much opportunity in the forest products industry in North America as there has ever been. To learn more about the Softwood Lumber Board, visit www.softwoodlumberboard.org and follow them on Twitter @lumberboard. ■ NAWLA NEWS - Continued from page 2 External Customers. He talked about implementing new technology for the younger generation and how that will create long-term value for your company. • Brad Conlon, Vice President – National Accounts, DR Horton, shared the general purchasing structure of a big builder and how they make decisions on products and trades. • Brian McCoy, President and CEO, McCoy’s Building Supply, shared an emotional story about how his company braced themselves for Hurricane Harvey and the challenges that faced them in the aftermath. • Keynote speaker, Scott Moore, Navy SEAL Rear Admiral (ret.) spoke on teamwork and focused on how to transform individuals into a cohesive team. • Laurie McCabe, Marketing and Sales Supervisor, TradeTec Computer Systems, reflected on how the modern sawmill has evolved into the array of technologies that it is today, how those technologies are being maintained, and what that means for the future as mills become more integrated into the IoT. • The Legends of Lumber panel with Rick Ekstein, CEO, Weston Forest, and Mike Phillips, President and COO (retired), Hampton Affiliates, shared their history, experience and industry insights with attendees. During the annual luncheon, WWPA presented their prestigious WWPA Master Lumberman Awards to: Randy Allen, Idaho Forest Group, LLC; John Arlich, Mendocino Forest Products; Sam Garcia, Hampton Lumber Mills; Dean Harding, Idaho Forest Group, LLC; Ronald McCutcheon, Mendocino Forest Products; Jeff Quimby, Bennett Lumber Products Inc.; Nathan Rasor, Idaho Forest Group, LLC; Dave Reader, Hampton Lumber Mills; and Ray Stegman, Hampton Lumber Mills. Safety, Hi-Q, District, and Service awards were also presented. Twenty-eight table top exhibitors lined the meeting space foyer for the duration of the event. The event was capped with the annual NAWLA Chairman’s Dinner, this year honoring immediate past NAWLA Chairman, Jim McGinnis. In addition to his recognition, NAWLA presented updates to the organization and announced the return of the John J. Mulrooney Award that will be presented at Traders Market this fall. The night ended with dancing to some of the crowd-favorite hits played by local artist, Haywire. The spouse and companion program was robust, as well, with a trip to downtown Austin to the flagship Kendra Scott store, a high-end jewelry designer founded in Austin. They took advantage of a private tour and shopping session before visiting other shops and restaurants downtown. The 2019 NAWLA Leadership Summit and WWPA Annual Meeting will take place March 10-12, 2019 at the Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona. ■ Our Classified Advertising Works! FOR INFORMATION CALL 800-844-1280 Page 26 Softwood Forest Products Buyer ■ May/June 2018
WHO’S WHO - DeCraene - Continued from page 2 Cedar grading. He has worked at Delta Cedar for over 25 years and joined the company’s sales team in September of 2017. His expertise includes inventory control, quality control and remanufacturing. DeCraene is married to Sheri and the couple has two sons. DeCraene’s hobbies include working around his home and yard, woodworking, watching hockey and other sports, and spending time with family. For more information, visit www.deltacedar.com. ■ worked at PPG for 22 years, with the past four years spent in the Machine Applied Coatings/Pre-Finish market. Amendola previously worked in the sales departments for Hines Lumber, Builders Square and Clark-Devon Hardware from 1992 to 1996. Amendola’s hobbies include playing guitar and singing, golfing and playing softball. He is an avid baseball fan and a lifelong Cubs fan. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com. ■ WHO’S WHO - Heald - Continued from page 2 WHO’S WHO - Justus - Continued from page 2 nually and the company’s sales areas include New Mexico, Arizona, Texas and Colorado. Justus holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of New Mexico, located in Albuquerque. He has over 45 years of experience in the forest products industry, starting as a forklift operator. Companies where he has held sales positions include Forest City Trading Group LLC, Duke City Lumber Co., Cheshire Sales Company, Mt. Taylor Manufacturing LLC and Stock Building Supply. Sagebrush Sales is a member of TPI. In his spare time, Justus enjoys playing guitar and piano, snow skiing, landscape painting, fly-fishing, camping, hiking and travel. He has been married to Anita for 34 years and the couple has one son and one daughter. To learn more, visit www.idahotimber.com. ■ Heald is a graduate from Mount View High School, located in Thorndike, ME; Kennebec Valley Community College, located in Fairfield, ME; and the University of Maine, located in Orono, ME. Previous to joining the team at Robbins Lumber, Heald worked for over 15 years as a carpenter, purchasing many of the company’s products that he now sells. Additionally, Heald was a truck driver for Robbins Lumber for 10 years before joining the company’s sales team in early 2018. Heald’s hobbies include woodworking, hunting and fishing. He has been married to Gudrun for 18 years and the couple has one son and one daughter. To find out more, visit www.rlco.com. ■ WHO’S WHO - Fenton - Continued from page 2 Wood Products manufactures decorative wall paneling and engineered posts. In addition, C&C will be installing equipment for a soon to be released Engineered Wood Product Line. Fenton studied Wood Products Manufacturing Technology at British Columbia Institute of Technology. He has worked at C&C Resources for 23 years, with 13 years spent as sales manager. His forest products career includes a total of 33 years’ experience, starting first as a logger. Fenton’s areas of expertise include edge-gluing, fingerjointing, sawmilling, planing and remanufacturing. C&C Resources is a member of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Council of Forest Industries, Alberta Forest Products Association, and BC Wood. For more information, visit www.ccresourcesinc.com. ■ WHO’S WHO - Amendola - Continued from page 2 through its expert Technical Division, which can offer the testing and new coating technologies that best fit customers’ needs. Amendola is a graduate of Proviso East High School, located in Maywood, IL, and Triton College, located in River Grove, IL. He has Softwood Forest Products Buyer ■ May/June 2018 Page 27
