The Massachusetts Retail Lumber Dealers Association (MRLDA) celebrated its 126th annual meeting on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Waltham, Mass. At this event, Kevin Brockmyre of Hood Distribution was honored as the Lumber Person of the Year and Frank Gring, retired of BROSCO received a Lifetime Achievement Award. Both gentlemen were celebrated for their distinguished careers, tireless dedication to promoting the industry and the MRLDA, and impactful community involvement.
Photo 1: Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Frank Gring is congratulated by Chris French (both retired, BROSCO). Photo 2: MRLDA President Jay Mahoney (right) (Fairview Millwork), presents Tom McManus (Cape Cod Lumber), with a Service Award as he stepping off the MRLDA Board after a decade of service. Photo 3: MRLDA President Jay Mahoney (right) (Fairview Millwork), presents outgoing President T.J. McNulty (Hingham Lumber), with a token of appreciation for his service as MRLDA President. Photo 4: D. Paul Murphy (left) (retired) honors Lumber Person of the Year Kevin Brockmyre (Hood Distribution), for his longstanding dedication to the industry and his community.
Click here to read Frank Gring’s full biography.
Click here to read Kevin Brockmyre’s full biography.
Jay Mahoney of Fairview Millwork was elected board president of the MRLDA, and promptly thanked T.J. McNulty of Hingham Lumber for his outstanding service as president over the last two years. Tom McManus of Cape Cod Lumber also received a service award as he is stepping down off the MRLDA board after a decade of service.
Earlier in the afternoon, the MRLDA held a board of directors meeting, followed by a cocktail reception, business meeting, dinner, and the aforementioned awards ceremony.
The 2025-2026 MRLDA Board of Directors.
