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Stephani Jarvis, Scottsdale, Az., has joined Collins Cos., as Southwest region sales representative for TruWood siding in Arizona, Nevada, and Southem California.

Bill Myrick, ex-84 Lumber, has joined Pro-Build Holdings Inc., Denver, Co., as senior v.p. of strategic initiatives.

Greg Winakur is new to the trading staff at Konecny Brothers Lumber, Ogden, Ut., focusing on green Douglas fir.

Sam Mclntyre and James "Lucky" Hayes, ex-Weyerhaeuser, are new to the sales team at Huttig Building Products, Phoenix, Az.

Gerald L. Zuehlke, chief financial officer, Potlatch Corp., Spokane, Wa., is retiring at the end of 2OO'7 after 36 years with the company.

Kristine Putland, ex-Tembec, has rejoined the sales team at Sunset Moulding Co., Yuba City, Ca.

Victor Vandenberg, ex-BMD Inc., is the new general mgr. of the window & storage division of A-1 Door & Building Solutions, North Highland, Ca.

Eric Sizemore, ex-Conex Forest Products, now markets radiata pine plywood for Eagon USA, Bellevue. Wa.. from his base in Greensboro, N.C.

David Cochenour is now handling imports and exports of engineered wood products for Vanport International, Boring, Or.

Guerry Dean has joined the Temperate Forest Foundation, Bend, Or., as development director, managing the group's fundraising activities.

Butch Abbott has joined the sales force at Dorris Lumber & Moulding Co., Sacramento, Ca.

James Marshall is store mgr. of the new Home Depot in Corvallis, Or.

Stuart Rubin has been named director of sales for Activant Solutions' Lumber & Building Materials Group, Denver, Co. Chris Friede is the new segment marketing mgr.

John Reeder, ex-Snavely International, has joined New Zealand Wood Products, based in the San Francisco, Ca., Bay area.

Steven Walden was named western sales mgr. of Weather Shield Windows & Doors, Medford, Wi.

Rudy Gutierrez, Carlisle SynTec, has been promoted to Southwest regional mgr., overseeing sales in California, Nevada and Arizona.

Hank Fitchett has been promoted to v.p.-infrastructure services for BMC West parent company Building Material Holding Corp., San Francisco, Ca.

Terry Johnson is new to the sales department of Colville Indian Plywood & Veneer, Omak, Wa.

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Greg English, ex-Bluelinx, is now director of western national accounts for Snavely Forest Products, Pittsburgh, Pa.

James M. ttMikett Branson has been named senior v.p.-timberlands for Weyerhaeuser Co., Federal Way, Wa., replacing Thomas Gideon, who is now senior v.p.-containerboard packaging & recycling. Tom R. Holmes succeeds Branson as v.p.-Southern Timberlands.

Mike Summers, formerly with Summers Flooring & Design, is now technical director of hardwood for UFloor Systems Inc., Sisters. Or.

Brian Hawrysh was appointed c.e.o. of BC Wood, Langley, B.C., folIowing the departure of Bill Downing, who is now c.e.o. of Stucturlam, Penticon, B.C.

David Luce, ex-Idaho Timber, has joined Idaho Pacific Lumber Co., San Marcos, Tx., as a purchasing agent.

Mark Schlagheck is the new v.p.retail sales for Azer.

Ron Short has retired from Pacific Lumber Co., Pacific, Ms., after 50 years in the industry.

Ed Williams has been promoted to director of sales for the North American division of Chicago Metallic Corp.

Russell Richardson is now director of industrial markets for the Southern Forest Products Association.

Owen Alott is the new accounts payable mgr. at Mungus-Fungus Forest Products, Climax, Nv., according to co-owners Hugh Mungus and Freddy Fungus.

More Scrutiny Over lmports

Imports of illegally harvested wood products is undergoing scrutiny by U.S. lawmakers, who have asked for a review by the International Trade Commission.

"I can't stress how pervasive this problem is," said representative Earl Blumenauer (D-Or.), who is co-sponsoring a bill to ban U.S. imports of wood products made from illegally harvested timber. "Illegal logging is a problem that crosses national boundaries to affect communities. companies, and ecosystems alike."

The cost to U.S. companies alone is as much as $l billion a year in lost exports and reduced prices for timber products, according to the American Forest and Paper Association. The trade group has not endorsed the bill, but has indicated that it welcomes increased Congressional interest in the problem.

According to an ITC study, as much as 3OVo of U.S. hardwood imports are from suspicious or illegal sources. Much of this wood is sent to

China, where it is processed at low cost and then exported to the U.S. and other countries.

Max Baucus (D-Mt.), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, asked the ITC to investigate Chinese trade practices he thinks are hurting U.S. hardwood plywood manufacturers. His concerns are shared by Dennis Hardman, president of APA-The Engineered Wood Association, who believes that an ITC review would demonstrate that imported Chinese plywood is often improperly and even fraudulently labeled. "This is an especially serious issue in markets where products are used in load-bearing structural applications because it raises life-safety concerns," he said. Both plywood users and specifiers, he cautioned, should beware of imported products that may be misrepresented and that may not meet North American product and performance standards.

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Showroom Opens In Arcata

The Mill Yard recently opened a door and window showroom at its store in Arcata, Ca., to allow customers to see and touch products before ordering.

Owner Laurie Mark said that the idea came from Southern California lumberyards where customers can come in and look at the different options available. "People don't have any idea there are so many choices," she said.

She also believes that the showroom makes the lumberyard less intimidating. "I think a lot of people are overwhelmed by the thought of going to a lumberyard," said Mark. "We're trying to make it friendly to everybody."

The new showroom, built in what was a storage area, has rows of doors that slide to enable shoppers to compare and contrast different selections.

Window displays are paired with varying trim and door handles. "We picked out a lot of different things that we thought people should see," she said.

Another service is free on-site visits-for both commercial and residential customers-by door and window specialist Laura Montagne. After a discussion of the customer's needs. she presents product samples, measures, explains the process step by step, and offers installation. "We do it all from start to finish-to me, that's the beauty of it," said Mark.

Boise Lowers Greenhouse Gas

Boise Cascade, Boise, Id., has vowed to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions an additional 10Vo by 2O14.

The company plans to reach the goal through energy conservation programs, by converting from fossil fuels to renewable biomass fuels, and by exploring combined heat and power

(cogeneration) opportunities.

In the five years prior to its 2004 baseline, Boise reduced emissions by 5Vo. Currently, more than 607o of the energy used in its manufacturing operations comes from renewable biomass.

Hardware Store Plants A Seed

Hoping to grow its lawn and garden business, Edgewater Ace Hardware, Edgewater, Co., recently held its firsthopefully annual-Rose Seminar.

The March 31 event featured a presentation on "Growing Roses in Colorado" by master rosarian Joan Truby, followed by a question-andanswer session. Also handed out were a list of recommended rose fertilizers and applications for membership in the Denver Rose Society.

Customers attending the free seminar received a pair of pruning shears and a $5 coupon good towards their next visit to our store.

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