Members of the LMC team joined J.C. Snavely & Sons at their yard in Lancaster, Penn. to celebrate 90 years of partnership. J.C. Snavely & Sons is currently the final founding member of LMC. The lunch was prepared by local family-owned business, Harvey’s Main Street Barbecue.
For 90 years, they have supported each other, demonstrating the power of relationships built on collaboration and mutual success. The celebratory afternoon included a tour of the yard, reconnecting with staff, and sharing lunch.
This milestone celebration highlights the rich history of one of LMC’s most enduring partnerships.
J.C. Snavely & Sons, Inc., a lumber, building materials, and millwork supplier spanning six generations, has been serving professional builders since 1878, founded by Moses Snavely. The business evolved when his son Jesse C. bought the mill in 1894 and formed J.C. Snavely & Sons.
The company expanded through the decades, joining 35 original stockholders to form LMC in 1935, officially becoming J.C. Snavely & Sons, Inc. in the late 1940s as Snavely’s sons joined the business. The company continued growing, purchasing Lancaster Box and Shook Co., opening a millwork division in Lancaster, celebrating their centennial, and constructing a 50,000-square-foot architectural millwork facility.
Leadership transitioned to the fifth generation in 1990 and now looks toward the future with the sixth generation, Steve Snavely’s sons Nick, Chris, and Jesse at the helm.
LMC President and CEO Paul Ryan noted, “We are thrilled to celebrate LMC’s 90 years with J.C. Snavely & Sons, one of our founding members. JC Snavely has thrived for over 147 years because of their commitment to outstanding customer service, and together we have achieved remarkable success. LMC makes the same commitment to our over 400 members, where our continued partnerships demonstrate how we all grow stronger by working together.”
J.C. Snavely & Sons President, Steve Snavely remarked, “My grandfather was one of the founding members of LMC in 1935. With their staff diversification, values, and technology, they’ve always been a leader. Being a member of LMC means it’s one phone call and a lot of advice. At J.C. Snavely & Sons, we are all about integrity, value, and service. We’ve been in business for well over a hundred years in this community and we expect to be here another hundred years.”
About LMC
LMC is a leading Forest Products and Building Materials Buying Group in the USA owned by independent lumber and building material dealers. There are over 1,800 LMC dealer locations in the United States. “Building Business Together” is LMC’s philosophy, rooted in a history of working together and standing the test of time since 1935. LMC dealers are united in their purchasing, creating a strong foundation that supports the growth of unique supplier relationships and purchasing opportunities. To learn more about LMC, please visit http://www.lmc.net or follow LMC on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
About J.C. Snavely & Sons, Inc.
Founded in 1878, J.C. Snavely & Sons, Inc. is a full-service, family-owned lumber, building materials, and millwork supplier now in its fifth generation of family leadership. From its Landisville headquarters, the company serves professional builders, contractors, and remodelers with quality products and outstanding customer service. The company’s 147-year journey reflects a consistent commitment to excellence and adaptation to industry changes while maintaining the personal touch of a family business. To learn more about JC Snavely & Sons, visit https://www.jcsnavely.com/ or follow JC Snavely & Sons on Facebook and LinkedIn.
