LBM Advantage proudly wrapped up its 2025 Annual Buying Show & Shareholders Meeting, held March 10-12, 2025, at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. This year’s event was a resounding success, setting new records for member attendance and exhibitor participation.
The 2025 Buying Show saw unprecedented participation, with members, vendors, and industry professionals coming together to explore new products, forge valuable business relationships, take advantage of exclusive show deals, and hold strategic purchasing discussions that will prepare them for the year ahead.
A major highlight of the event was the keynote address by Tim Tebow, two-time national champion, Heisman Trophy winner, and ESPN analyst. Tebow’s inspiring speech on having passion, compassion, and finishing strong resonated deeply with attendees. Seventy-five LBM Advantage members, who were contest winners, had the exclusive opportunity to meet Tim Tebow and take their photograph with him.
Educational sessions covered critical industry topics, including:
Women’s Leadership Panel–LBM Advantage Member Sales Manager Kate Weissman moderated a panel of industry experts, including Rachel Huntman, President of Preston Feather; Jeanne Xanthos, Purchasing at Herrington’s; Louise Eddy, Owner of Saratoga Quality Hardware; and Clara Collins, Operations Manager at S.W. Collins. The panel shared valuable insights on attracting more women to the LBM industry.
Multi-Family Housing Trends–LBM Advantage Building Products Manager Andrew Hess, along with Jason Kramer from James Hardie and Keith Wallace from Huber, discussed the evolving trends in the multi-family housing market, highlighting how LBM Advantage is assisting lumberyards in navigating market opportunities.
Retail Fraud & Business Protection–John Smith, CEO of Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance, provided expert strategies on preventing retail fraud and safeguarding business operations.
NextGen Meet & Greet–Current and future industry leaders gathered to network and register for LBM Advantage’s Annual Conference, set to take place April 27-30 at the Gaylord Texan.
Beyond the showroom floor, attendees connected during the St. Patrick’s Day Cocktail Party, industry breakfasts, special committee and user-group meetings, and a golf outing at Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course. These events fostered valuable peer-to-peer collaboration, reinforcing the power of face-to-face interactions in the LBM industry.
With another successful show in the books, LBM Advantage is already gearing up for the 2026 Annual Buying Show & Shareholders Meeting, set to take place at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, TN on March 2-4, 2026. More details will be announced during the year.
For more information, visit www.lbmadvantage.com or call 800-456-4300.
About LBM Advantage
LBM Advantage is a wholly member-owned cooperative for the lumber and building materials industry. Over 500 independent members with over 1400 locations benefit from its multi-billion dollar purchasing power and staff of industry experts. The organization operates on core principles of service, transparency, and flexibility, and provides members a competitive advantage. LBM Advantage operates four locations in New Windsor, N.Y., Grand Rapids, Mich., Smithfield, N.C., and Conroe, Texas, offering national programs with regional expertise.
