The Vermont Retail Lumber Dealers Association (VRLDA) hosted its annual Golf Outing and Annual Meeting event at the Ralph Myhre Golf Course drawing 74 attendees and representatives from 11 retail companies. Although an approaching storm shortened golf to nine holes, the adjusted schedule kept the day running smoothly. VRLDA President Claudia Homan of Bethel Mills emceed the lunch event to recognize distinguished guests and swear in the 2025/2026 VRLDA Board of Directors.

NRLA Chair Doug Ford of Curtis Lumber addressed members with an NRLA update and despite the weather, spirits were high—nine holes proved to be plenty for a great time. Special thanks to Lance Allen of rk MILES for once again delivering an outstanding event as the VRLDA Annual Event Chair.


The 2025/2026 VRLDA Board of Directors: Paul Koenig (Koenig Cedar), Andrew Durfee (Bethel Mills), Lance Allen (rk MILES), Pat St Lawrence (LaValley’s), Jason Larrabee (Larrabee’s), Dereck Taylor (Andersen), Jeremy Baker (rk MILES), Claudia Homan (Bethel Mills), Tim Comes (Goodro Lumber), Katie Gallagher (Huber Engineered Woods), Ed Druke (WW Building), Jeff Kaufman (Curtis Lumber Co.), Luke Flanagan (Curtis Lumber Co.), Brian Moses (Britton Lumber), Geneva Coleman (US Lumber, not shown). Kneeling: Steve Ciccone, NRLA Regional Director. 

Golf Tournament Winners: 

Champions: Sticks & Stuff / Eldredge Lumber / Kasson & Keller 

Long Drive, Men: Max Humphrey (Holden Humphrey Co.)

Long Drive, Women: Sherry Pfenning (BlueLinx)

Closest to Pin, Men: Pat St Lawrence (Lavalley Building Supply)

Award Recipients: (Click the award winners name below for their full biography.) 

Lumber Person of the Year: Tim Lacey (Curtis Lumber Co.) 
Photo 1: Lumber Person of the Year Tim Lacey (Curtis Lumber Co.) with co-worker and friend, Bob Eakin, presenting.

Lifetime Achievement Award: Steve Guertin (Coastal Forest Products)
Photo 2: Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Steve Guertin (Coastal Forest Products) with co-worker and friend, Mike Kelly, presenting.

VRLDA Vendor of the Year: PrimeSource Building Products
Photo 3: Vendor of the Year Greg Jones accepts the award on behalf of PrimeSource with VRLDA President Claudia Homan (Bethel Mills).