Brad White—2025 NNYLDA Industry Excellence Award
Born in Watertown, N.Y., Brad White grew up in a family where independence, hard work, and adventure were a way of life Summers were spent swimming, fishing, sailing, and boating at the family cottage in Henderson Harbor, while winters meant skiing at Dry Hill and Snow Ridge, with the occasional trip to Whiteface or Big […]
Robert Ashley—2025 NNYLDA Lumber Person of the Year
Robert Joseph Ashley was born in Ogdensburg, N.Y. on July 7, 1962 entered the lumber and building materials industry through the family business started by his father, John Ashley Sr. His entire professional career has been with Triple “A” Building Center, where he serves as President and CEO. Under his leadership, the company has grown […]
Peter Krihak—2025 ENYLDA Lumber Person of the Year
Peter Krihak’ s journey in the lumber industry began during high school, working summers as a yardman at Holbrook Lumber Co. There, he swept warehouses, learned wood species, built orders, loaded trucks, and offloaded railroad cars, laying the foundation for what would become a remarkable career. Over the years, Peter built a diverse resume with […]
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 […]