Sherwood Lumber Announces Leadership Transition: Michael Goodman Named President
Sherwood Lumber, a leading national distributor of building materials, is proud to announce that Michael Goodman has been appointed as the company’s new President. This transition marks an important milestone in Sherwood Lumber’s 70-year history, as Michael succeeds his father, Andy Goodman, who has led the company for nearly four decades. Andy Goodman will remain […]
PPG Recognized as ‘Exceptional Workplace’ by Gallup for Third Consecutive Year
PPG announced that it has received a third consecutive Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA). This annual award recognizes high-performing companies that align their business strategies around employees. Gallup found that PPG continued to engage and develop its people in innovative ways, setting new benchmarks for workplace excellence. “At PPG, our employees are key to delivering […]
Do it Best Strengthens LBM Member Support with New Member Operational Excellence Manager
Do it Best continues to strengthen its Lumber and Building Materials (LBM) offering with the addition of a dedicated Member Operational Excellence Manager. This new role will provide members with hands-on expertise to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and provide profitability in their home centers, lumberyards, and manufacturing components. To lead this initiative, Do it Best […]
Lumber and Building Materials Industry Faces Price Volatility Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Members of the Northeastern Retail Lumber Association (NRLA) are raising concerns over severe price volatility, which is disrupting the lumber and building materials industry and making homeownership and construction more expensive. Despite repeated delays of tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, prices continue to fluctuate unpredictably, leading to hoarding by customers, delayed orders for […]
Benjamin Obdyke Hires New Market Development Manager in the Pacific Northwest
Benjamin Obdyke, a leading supplier of high-performance building envelope products, has hired Keaton Smith as its new Market Development Manager for Oregon and Southwest Washington. In the role, Smith will support architect, builder, and dealer customers with product resources and education, including installation guidance and best practices. Smith joins the company following nearly eight years […]
Boise Cascade Promotes Nathan Sikes to Senior Vice President of Western Operations for Building Materials Distribution Division
Boise Cascade Company (Boise Cascade) announced that Nathan Sikes will be the new Senior Vice President of Western Operations for their Building Materials Distribution (BMD) division, effective February 24, 2025. In this role, Sikes will be responsible for BMD’s facilities and door shops located in the Western and Pacific Regions. Since joining Boise Cascade in 2006, Sikes has held a series […]
Do it Best Names New Logistics Talent to Continue Excellence
Do it Best is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Loprest and Tim Pieper as directors of operations. These strategic hires follow the promotions of Ty Sordelet to Do it Best vice president of logistics in December 2024 and Steve Rose to True Value Vice President of Distribution in November 2024. With the additions […]
LP SmartSide Nickel Gap Siding Named Finalist for NAHB’s Best of IBS Awards
LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, is proud to announce that LP SmartSide Nickel Gap Siding has been recognized by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) as a finalist for the Best of IBS™ Awards. Held annually at the NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS), the world’s largest light construction event, the Best of IBS Awards honor the most […]
Kodiak Building Partners Expands Operations Team to Support Growth and Performance in Northwest
Kodiak Building Partners, a leading building materials distribution company, announced the addition of Kevin Prosser to the Operations Team as area vice president, LBM Idaho and Wyoming. Prosser’s people-first leadership approach and his ability to drive operational excellence while fostering a strong, performance-driven culture aligns perfectly with Kodiak’s values, ensuring that employees are empowered, and […]
PPG Recognized as Only Paints and Coatings Manufacturer on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable US Companies List for Second Year
PPG announced that it has been recognized on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2025 list, ranking No. 62 out of the 1,000 largest publicly traded companies. It is the second consecutive year that PPG has appeared on the list as the only paints and coatings company. Starting with the 1,000 largest publicly traded companies by […]