Gene Flanagan—RLDAM Lumber Person of the Year
Born and raised in Camden, Maine, Gene was named after his uncle, Gene Rich, nicknamed “Daddy Gene,” who founded Viking Lumber with his father, Jud, in the mid-1940s. Gene is one of six siblings, four of whom work at the company. His sister, Erin, is located at their Warren lumberyard; Maureen and David are in […]
Sara Belletete – 2025 NHRLA Lumber Person of the Year
Known fondly in industry circles as “Sara, ‘Jack’s Daughter’, Belletete,” Sara is proud of her roots and equally proud to work alongside members of the third, fourth, and even fifth generations of her family, which consists of her father, her daughter, as well as her uncle and cousins. Her commitment to the lumber community extends […]
Russin Adds Kevin DeMars to Leadership Team
Russin has announced the hire of Kevin DeMars to the newly created role of VP of Strategy. In this position, DeMars will lead new product development, explore expansion opportunities, and implement new technologies that can help cement Russin’s position as a market leader in specialty distribution. A founder and CEO of Thermory USA, DeMars is […]
Kodiak Building Partners Acquires Liberty Doors and Windows, Strengthens Colorado Market Presence
Kodiak Building Partners, a leading building materials distribution company, announced the acquisition of Colorado-based Liberty Doors and Windows, a premier provider of high-quality doors, windows and millwork. This strategic partnership strengthens Kodiak’s position in the fast-growing Colorado market while preserving Liberty’s long-standing legacy of serving southern Colorado and the Mountain Region. Established in 1986, Liberty […]
MITER Brand’s Milgard AX550 Moving Glass Walls A Winner in Pro Builder’s PRODUCTS 6th Annual Most Valuable Products Awards
MITER Brands’ Milgard Windows and Doors proudly announces that its AX550 Moving Glass Walls is a Bronze winner in the Window + Door category of Pro Builder Magazine’s PRODUCTS Annual Most Valuable Products (MVP) Awards. Blurring the line between indoor and outdoor living spaces, AX550 Moving Glass Walls offer a sophisticated solution to meet the […]
RDI Elevation Rail from Barrette Outdoor Living Selected as 2023 Product Innovation Award Winner
Barrette Outdoor Living, a division of Oldcastle APG, announced that RDI Elevation Rail has been selected a 2023 Product Innovation Award (PIA) winner by Architectural Products. The annual awards program identifies several innovative solutions that help architects create beautiful, unique and high-performance projects. RDI Elevation Rail — an innovative horizontal cable railing system that installs 38% faster than […]
OMG, Inc. Expands and Reorganizes Human Resources
To further its commitment to a “people first” philosophy, OMG, Inc. has restructured its human resources department to focus on initiatives that provide employees with opportunities to improve themselves, feel appreciated and continually progress in their careers. OMG has promoted Maggie MacElhiney to the position of director of talent for the organization. In her new […]
Simpson Strong-Tie Wins 2023 Pro Tool Innovation Award for Timber Drive; Named Finalist for Augmented Reality in Deck Planner App
Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has received the 2023 Pro Tool Innovation Award (PTIA) in the Drills/Drivers Attachments category for its Timber Drive™ Structural Fastening System and was named Finalist in the Technology Design/Layout category for its Deck Planner Software app with augmented reality (AR). The awards are judged […]
Weyerhaeuser Announces Appointment of James C. O’Rourke to Board of Directors
Weyerhaeuser Company today announced the appointment of James “Joc” C. O’Rourke, president and chief executive officer and a director of The Mosaic Company, to the company’s board of directors. His appointment is effective immediately. The Mosaic Company is one of the world’s leading producers and marketers of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients used to […]
ECI Software Solutions Introduces Spruce eCommerce
Integrating with industry-leading Spruce ERP software, the new ecommerce solution combines professional website design with an innovative customer portal to simplify online shopping ECI Software Solutions, a global provider of cloud-based business management software and services, today announced the launch of Spruce eCommerce, an innovative ecommerce solution purpose-built for the unique needs of lumber and […]