PERS@NALS

Max Cook, former Merchant Magazine staffer who now heads up his own publishers representative firm, has moved to Santa Rosa. Ca.. where he's remodeling a big old place in the country. Currently in the midst of remodeling 9 rooms, Max' sage advice to anyone considering the same idea: "Foreet it."

Lloyd Webb, Lane-Stinton Lumber Co., City of Industry, Ca. plans a two week vacation at Mexico's Puerto Vallarta this month.

Lowell J. Mannering, Boise Cascade, Portland, is now their product mgr., plywood sidings. Frank J. Mulligan is the new customer service mgr., wood products div.

Ray Knapp, Fremont, Ca., won the "salesman of the year" award plus 5500 from Gibson-Homans Co.

Robert D. Drees is the new WWPA field rep. for Az., So. Ca., So. Nv., N.M. and W. Tx. Bob is based in Phoenix.

Craig S. Barker has been elected new president of the Shakertown Corp., Winlock, Wa. Frank S. Barker is chairman of the board; Willis G. Pehl, v.p.-operations; and Paul E. Thomas, v.p.-administration.

Richard E. Callaway has been promoted to corp. v.p. and mgr. of Permaneer Corporation's building products div.