All About U.S. - U.S. LUMBER Company Newsletter: Volume 5 by U.S. LUMBER

TABLE OF CONTENTS GULF REGION

• Jacksonville, Mobile, Winter Haven

MID-ATLANTIC REGION

• Baltimore, Boston, Lancaster, Raleigh, Rochester

MIDWEST REGION

• NILCO

SOUTHERN REGION

• Atlanta, Greenville, Nashville

CORPORATE

MIDWEST LUMBER

MILESTONES

U.S. LUMBER Work Anniversary Recognition

5 YEARS OF SERVICE Jason Rexroad, Inside Sales Rep.

Amma

Zachary Upton, Warehouse Associate

James Wood, Driver

Atlanta

Elizabeth Hesseltine, ERP Support

Katlynn Stoll, Safety Manager

Hartville

Josh Shepard, Operations Manager

Atlanta

Justin VanCuren, Inventory Control Specialist

Chicago

Haley Hodge, Retail Channel Admin

Corporate

Douglas Averitt, Driver

Indianapolis

Michael Downey, Driver

Mobile

Anthony Miniard, Operations Manager

Mobile

David Snyder, Outside Sales Rep.

Minneapolis

Sean Lindstrom, Operations Manager

Boston

Jerald Akers, Warehouse Associate

Jacksonville

Luis Rodriguez, Driver

Scott McKee, Product Manager

Minneapolis

Tami Ware, Outside Sales Rep.

Atlanta

Baltimore

Keven Keenan, EWP Designer

Atlanta

Christopher Awalt, Warehouse Associate David Morris, Driver

George Brdek, Driver

Minneapolis

Youngstown

Cleveland

Amma

10 YEARS OF SERVICE Robert Brown, Mill Lead

Chicago

15 YEARS OF SERVICE David Warford, Senior Product Manager

Corporate

Amy Vierling, Logistics Coordinator

Corporate

Ronnie Stroud, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Corporate

Cliff Earl, Operations IT Project Manager

Corporate

Hamp Maxwell, Branch Manager

Mobile

Anne Crenshaw, Inside Sales Rep.

Greenville

Bill Wall, Outside Sales Rep. Albert Miles, Driver

Jacksonville Boston

20 YEARS OF SERVICE Pat Guffee, Outside Sales Rep.

Raleigh

Jim Smith, NILCO President

Hartville

LARRY MILLER Driver TIME AT U.S. LUMBER 6 Years

U.S. LUMBER BRANCH Jacksonville

Larry Miller is a retired army veteran of 21 years, Sergeant E-5. Before working at U.S. LUMBER, he owned and operated a trucking business. He is considered a very loyal, hard working and dedicated employee.

Jacksonville, Mobile, Winter Haven

GULF REGION

What drew you to U.S. LUMBER originally? And how has U.S. LUMBER changed since? I was working through a temp agency and came on with DTS. After they left, U.S. LUMBER hired me on, and it has been great ever since. What do you enjoy most about your job at U.S. LUMBER? Coming to work every day knowing that I have a great job and getting to work with great people.

WILL MOREE Inventory Control Specialist TIME AT U.S. LUMBER 6 Years

U.S. LUMBER BRANCH Jacksonville

Originally from Albany, GA, Will graduated from Valdosta State University before meeting his wife, Melissa. Prior to U.S. LUMBER, he worked training and selling dogs as a guide for hunts in South Georgia. Will enjoys offshore fishing, hunting and gardening. Will also has two black labs. What drew you to U.S. LUMBER originally? And how has U.S. LUMBER changed since? A few months after graduating college, I met Mike Hain while guiding a hunt for him and a customer. I joined the Jacksonville team as a trainee and have benefited from great mentors. What do you think is most special about your branch of U.S. LUMBER? Why? The people. We are a rough and tumble bunch down here, and we have a lot of fun in the process.

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT TIME AT U.S. LUMBER 2 Years

WILL TAYLOR

SHAWN SINNOTT

Dispatcher

Warehouse Supervisor

U.S. LUMBER BRANCH Winter Haven

Will Taylor is a 29-year old semi-pro tabletop gamer. He and his wife, Hayley, have been married for 12 years and love the Japanese culture. He loves theme parks and media in all forms. He has two cats, one missing a tail and one missing a foot. What drew you to U.S. LUMBER originally? And how has U.S. LUMBER changed since? I was looking to move out of a dead-end position at an animal hospital and Dan Monsalve helped me into a job at U.S. LUMBER. Having this job has helped me buy a house and helped me fund my trip to Japan. Do you have an office nickname? What is it? How did you get it? Alan Brosky calls me “BARS.” I have a few raps I can throw down. Mostly, I get called “Willy.” I don’t know why, but it happens a lot. One of the other Will’s calls me “Willis” as well.

TIME AT U.S. LUMBER 4 months

U.S. LUMBER BRANCH Mobile

Originally from Baltimore, Shawn joined U.S LUMBER four months ago. He is the father of seven children, Hailey, Heidi, Jenna, Madison, Evelyn, Isabella, and Kaeson. Shawn also has four dogs, Diesle, Feibi, Bean, and Lewie. His favorite pasttime is spending time with his children and watching them grow. What do you enjoy most about your job at U.S. LUMBER? I’m honored and humbled to be a part of this team and family. In my life, I have not felt more at home than at U.S. LUMBER. It’s hard work and fast paced but more of a family than I have ever experienced. I will give all I have for this opportunity. What drew you to U.S. LUMBER originally? And how has U.S. LUMBER changed since?

After I retired from my last job, I hunted for the correct place for my new career for six months before finally finding U.S. LUMBER.

CAMERON BLACKSTONE

LAUREN BLACK

Sales Manager

Trainee

TIME AT U.S. LUMBER 8 Months

U.S. LUMBER BRANCH Jacksonville

Cameron is a forty-something native Floridian that’s been in the building industry for 20 years. He has been married to his wife, Rachel, for 13 years in March and has a daughter, Hannah (9), and a son, Harrison (7). Cameron is a huge Miami Dolphins fan and loves to listen to Lynyrd Skynyrd. What advice would you give to recent new hires?

Be on time. Have a good work ethic. Put in maximum effort. Present good body language, have energy, and have a good attitude. Always be passionate, open and coachable. Go the extra mile and always be prepared. Before working at U.S. LUMBER, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? As a young man, I worked for a company in charge of eradicating invasive trees in the Everglades. I drove airboats, swamp buggies, and flew in a helicopter daily. It was an awesome job!

TIME AT U.S. LUMBER 1 Year

U.S. LUMBER BRANCH Mobile

Lauren Black is a 23 year old who runs on typos, awkward moments, and a whole lot of second chances. She suffers from an aversion to capital letters & tomatoes. She is equal parts girl and black coffee. Lauren’s favorite verse is, “But even if I am poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.” Philippians 2:17 What do you think is most special about your branch of U.S. LUMBER? Why? Oh man, the atmosphere of comradery and community when you walk through the door here is like a cup of really good coffee for the soul. I leave every day thinking, “These people are really in my corner.” How do you personally define leadership? Living a life worth imitating. A life of doing and not just saying. A warm life of deep kindness piloted by integrity and a character so honorable that others can’t help but be attracted to follow.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS & CAPTIONS

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1. Toby Kirkland and his family on Christmas morning. 2. Mobile Drivers – Andre Watson, Chris Summerlin, and Mike Downey organized and collected hurricane Michael relief supplies. 3. Joey Cardwell receiving his appreciation gift from Anthony Miniard, the Mobile Operations Manager. 4. Jennifer Sizemore, Jennifer Cordell, Brian Cress, Eileen Cress, Amy Norton, Rob Pavlik, Spencer Lewis, Will Phillips, Garrett Holt , Melissa Moore, & Will Moore at the Jacksonville Christmas Party. 5. Ron Branch and Marc Griffis at a the Jacksonville Thanksgiving lunch. 6. Dave Leavins’ family during Thanksgiving in the Smoky Mountains. 7. Karen Sutton’s daughter, Hannah Sutton, graduating from Virginia College with a surgical technology degree. 8. Brynn and Kennedy, Shari’s grandchildren, at the Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention in honor of Shari’s brother. 9. Luis M. Rivera Lebron at a the Jacksonville Thanksgiving luncheon. 10. Dan Monsalve & Wife, Amber Monsalve, welcomed their daughter, Gabriela Rose, to the world. 11. Dave Leavins’ grandson, Eli, shot a 360 lb hog near Troy, AL. 12. Brian Cress and Will Phillips take a picture with Rob Palvik in an astronaut suit at Cocoa Beach 13. Continuing Education Event put on in Louisiana. (L to R: Garrett Yoho, Dal Daigle, Phillip Manly, Jake Moses) 14. Dal Daigle 15. Tom Burkiett and his new granddaughter, Amelia. 16. Mobile employees and friends organized and collected Hurricane Michael relief supplies. 17. Shawn Sinnott with his daughter, Heidi, at Senior Recognition Day. 18. Karen Sutton at an Alabama game with her customers, Chris and Jen, from Prassel Lumber Company. 19. Rob Pavlik at Cocoa Beach. 20. Brad Gerberding loading a flat rack.

Baltimore, Boston, Raleigh, Lancaster, Rochester

MID-ATLANTIC REGION

TONY MAY Receiving Supervisor TIME AT U.S. LUMBER 1 Year

U.S. LUMBER BRANCH Baltimore

Tony May has a great family. He has been married to his wife, Wendy, for 18 years and they have a daughter, Chloe, who is 16 years old and is getting her driver’s license soon. Before working at U.S. LUMBER, Tony worked as an armored car carrier. He is a huge Baltimore Ravens fan. What drew you to U.S. LUMBER originally? And how has U.S. LUMBER changed since? Chad Smith of U.S. LUMBER drew me in. I have 18 years of experience in the lumber industry and have worked with a lot of the people that work here now. Thanks to all the new people I have met. What a great team! What do you think is most special about your branch of U.S. LUMBER? Why? Our team and the teamwork we have in Baltimore is the best I have ever worked with. Teamwork and a clear direction of what we want to achieve is the key to being the best.

RYAN LEONARD Inside Sales Representative TIME AT U.S. LUMBER 12 Years

U.S. LUMBER BRANCH Baltimore

Ryan has been married to his wife, Jenny, for 19 years. He has three kids Randy, Emily, and Maurice. He enjoys coaching both youth and high school football. Ryan also likes going to the boys’ college football games and watching his daughter’s high school field hockey and fastpitch softball games. What advice would you give to recent new hires? To work hard and do not be afraid to ask the “stupid” question. If you are not asking questions, you are not learning. What do you enjoy most about your job at U.S. LUMBER? I love the family atmosphere and coming to work knowing that I have the ability to help someone be their best. At the same time, I know that if I need help, I can turn to some of the industry’s best.

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT MIKE SWEENEY

ANTHONY FRYE

Warehouse Supervisor

Driver

TIME AT U.S. LUMBER 29 Years

U.S. LUMBER BRANCH Boston

Mike Sweeney currently resides in Plymouth, Massachusetts, America’s hometown. He and his wife, Glenda, have lived in Massachusetts for the last 45 years. They share two children, Chris and Laura, and two grandchildren, Chase and Cate. When Mike isn’t indulging his sweet tooth, he is either stamp collecting or coin collecting. He is also a huge fan of the Patriots and Van Halen. Do you have an office nickname? What is it? How did you get it? In the old days, the guys called me “Sgt. Sweeney.” I got the name because I was always asking everyone to get something done. What is your proudest moment at U.S. LUMBER? Turning unused material into a saleable product, such as a 2x4 handrail into a mushroom cap.

TIME AT U.S. LUMBER 2 Years

U.S. LUMBER BRANCH Raleigh

Anthony Frye has been with U.S. LUMBER for two years. He is a family man who has been married for nine years, and they have five beautiful children. Anthony Frye is an avid fisherman who loves a good grilled ribeye steak. He is also a Carolina Panthers fan. What do you enjoy most about your job at U.S. LUMBER? Driving a truck and being on the road every day with no one micromanaging. I also get to be home every night with my family. What advice would you give to recent new hires? Be patient; it takes time to learn the products. In time the knowledge will come.

DONALD AUDLEE

ROXANNE LUCAS

Warehouse Supervisor

Customer Service Representative

TIME AT U.S. LUMBER 15 Years

U.S. LUMBER BRANCH Boston

TIME AT U.S. LUMBER 2 Years

U.S. LUMBER BRANCH Raleigh

Donald Audlee is one of four brothers in his family. He is the father of two sons, Peter and Billy, and one daughter, Jennifer. Donald has worked out of the Boston branch for 15 years because, like the Patriots, Celtics, and the Red Sox, all great things come from Boston. He is an avid music lover and that passion is only matched by his love for pizza.

If you’ve ever talked to Roxanne, you know she is an eternally cheerful, upbeat, and “loud” person. She is a self-proclaimed morning person as well as a super crafter. She generally has a furniture flipping or pallet reconstruction project going on. Roxanne’s miniature wire-haired dachshund, Izzy, actually runs the show though.

Before working at U.S. LUMBER, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had?

What knowledge or skills have you gained from working at U.S. LUMBER?

Before coming into the lumber business, I was a line cook. My favorite part of that job was meeting and talking with the customers I prepared food for.

I’ve always been a fan of teamwork, coming from a small mill operation to the expansive team at U.S. LUMBER. I’ve learned what incredible power we have in such a large, strong and welcoming team.

What do you enjoy most about your job at U.S. LUMBER?

I love that we get the alone time to be super efficent each day. We are able to delegate our tasks in a timely manner and create great teamwork.

Utilize your team! We have awesome resources within our team, and we are all here to help you grow! Ask, ask, ask, there’s no stupid question, so make that call or send that email!

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ANNOUNCEMENTS & CAPTIONS

1. Garry Prevedini with his family in Chicago in November. 2. The Raleigh branch’s 2nd annual family day event. 3. Brian Needham and his sons, Ryan & Matt. 4. Keith Keegan’s wife, Jamie, and daughter, Sarah, are ready for Halloween. 5. Mark Batts’ wife, Tabatha, and daughter, Hannah, at our haunted house in the Raleigh warehouse. 6. Jorge Martinez and wife, Mireille, at the company Christmas party. 7. Shea Stone and the giant pretzel. 8. Hannah and Geneva, sharing a drink after work at Kick Off Classic 2019. 9. Brandon and AJ getting the luck from Johnny U. 10. Carl Ward, Dan Wagoner, and John Homestead meeting with Boral. 11. Jennifer Pruden and Amanda Godwin at the Atlanta Community Food Bank. 12. Roxanne Lucas and her dog, Izzy, in their Halloween costumes. 13. Jon Davis celebrating his birthday with daughter, Anna Paige, and son, Patrick. 14. Bill Morgan and his girlfriend, Kay, representing both the Boston Red Sox and the NE Patriots! (at the World Series!) 15. AJ, Anthony, Chad, and Brandon with the Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders. 16. Jeff Selva fishing off the coast in California. 17. Tony May having a fun night out with his wife, Wendy. 18. Jan Russell, Amanda Godwin, Jennifer Pruden, and Roxanne Lucas posing in their Christmas hats. 19. Paul Burke and his wife, Susan, with his son, Brandon, and his new daughter-inlaw, Georgia. 20. Geneva Coleman with Dave on his 90th birthday. 21. Jorge Martinez with his wife, Mireille Martinez, his mother in-law, Marta Herrera, his daughter, Nailea, his three boys Isaiah, Nasir, and Jvion and his dog, Bruno on Christmas in 2018.

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DAVID HARGEHEIMER Assistant Operations Manager U.S. LUMBER BRANCH Louisville

Born and raised in Louisville, David has been with the company for seven years. He has two kids Kacey (23) and Taylor (20). He is a down-to-earth guy. David enjoys sports, mostly auto racing, as well as Elvis and Kid Rock. What drew you to U.S. LUMBER originally? And how has U.S. LUMBER changed since? The retail lumberyard I worked at for over 20 years went out of business. Found a position with NILCO, which turned into U.S. LUMBER. It has grown tremendously over the past seven years. What do you enjoy most about your job at U.S. LUMBER? I have been in this type of business almost 30 years. I like sharing any bit of knowledge I have. I try to help out the new people here as best I can.

JASON REXROAD Inside Sales Representative TIME AT U.S. LUMBER 2 Years

NILCO BRANCHES

MIDWEST REGION

TIME AT U.S. LUMBER 7 Years

U.S. LUMBER BRANCH Amma

Jason has been married to his wife, Sarah, for 20 years with two daughters: Julianna, (15) and Samantha (11). They live in Duck, WV on a farm were they all work with and take care of the animals. Both of his girls show and sell livestock through FFA and 4H. Jasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hobbies are all about his family and showing cattle all over. What knowledge or skills have you gained from working at U.S. LUMBER? At U.S. LUMBER we are not a number, we are people and family and the knowledge that I have gained here is to treat my customers with the same respect that U.S. LUMBER gives me. What is the greatest challenge you have had to overcome in your life thus far? Nine years ago, my wife had to undergo a major surgery. At that time my faith in God was tested. Thankfully, all is well now.

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT LYDIA SMITH Outside Industrial Sales Representative TIME AT U.S. LUMBER 5 Years

U.S. LUMBER BRANCH Heath

Lydia has lived in Ohio all her life, and attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She has an education degree, but her path changed to outside sales, which she loves! Lydia is a part-time florist on the weekends and has four pets: two dogs and two cats. She can’t wait to marry her fiancé, Jared Wren, this May! What is your proudest moment at U.S. LUMBER? I was given an opportunity to interview customers of my grandfather for his retirement party, and I was so proud to be following in the footsteps of such an extraordinary and highly regarded man. What advice would you give to recent new hires? Being educated and honest is key to success in sales. If you don’t know the answer, don’t be afraid to acknowledge that and find the correct answer. Give your best and be yourself every day!

MCKENNA WILDING Outside Sales Representative TIME AT U.S. LUMBER 4 Years

U.S. LUMBER BRANCH Heath

McKenna and her husband, Sam, currently live in Cleveland, Ohio. Her husband is originally from England and after two years of marriage they are still debating if its football or soccer. They have two dogs, Holden and Stanley. In her free time, she enjoys wine tours with her friends, being active, and occasional Netflix binges. What is the greatest challenge you have had to overcome in your life thus far? I was born with a speech impediment and struggled with insecurities with speaking. After six years of speech therapy and growing up, I can now confidently do public speaking without hesitation. What do you enjoy most about your job at U.S. LUMBER? Other than talking to my teammate, Jack Moore, every day; I enjoy building relationships with my customers and going after new targets. Also, I always love a cold call.

HEATH ALTON Operations Manager TIME AT U.S. LUMBER 10 Years

U.S. LUMBER BRANCH Heath

Heath Alton is 47 and has been with NILCO/U.S. LUMBER for ten years. He has been married to his wife, Nicole, for 19 years. Heath likes to travel with his wife to Mexico and visit new wineries and breweries. Heath has two daughters, Lauren and Kimberlin. He loves to golf and is about a five handicap. What is your proudest moment at U.S. LUMBER? The day that I was promoted to Operations Manager, because all the hard work and knowledge I gained over the years paid off for me. What are three things most people don’t know about you? 1. I have a pretty good golf game. 2. I am a wine lover and like many types of wine, mainly dry reds. 3. I’m a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and I served nine months in Desert Shield Desert Storm.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS & CAPTIONS 1. Brian (Bubba) Myers and his wife, Michelle, from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. 2. Craig Sasse discovering one of our favorite customers is a Clemson fan through a text. 3. Dominick Kortokrax and Katlynn Stoll. 4. Justin VanCuren keeping it all in check. 5. Management Meeting (Joe Campbell, Scott Clayton, Dominick Kortokrax, Jason Phillips, Katlynn Stoll, Tom Mulligan, and Pat Payne). 6. Craig Sasse from the Gary branch. 7. Dennis Schoenfeld at his reception with his beautiful wife, Kira, and their son, Espn, right after getting married. 8. Bill Mullin and his family at Christmas. 9. Mark Kelly with his wife, Jessica, & kids, Brady and Clare, in Times Square. 10. Kevin Hirst on a fishing trip with a customer in New York. 11. Dennis Schoenfeld and Beth Anderson 12. Kim Cureton from NILCO corporate. 13. Mark Kelly with his wife, Jessica, & kids, Brady and Clare, in Central Park. 14. Rachel Gutierrez working on checking in a lumber truck. 15. Dominick Kortokrax and his family after apple picking in September. 16. Beth Anderson aka Banderson (ISR) working hard. 17. Katlynn Stoll decorating a cubicle for a birthday. 18. Dalton Sweigart with his wife, Jasmine, and son, Dakota, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. 19. Chad Allwein with his wife, Mandy, as best man at his friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wedding. 20. Tiffany Szilogy at her desk.

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Atlanta, Greenville, Nashville

SOUTHERN REGION

CHRISTOPHER BOYD Combilift/Replenisher TIME AT U.S. LUMBER 2 Years

U.S. LUMBER BRANCH Atlanta

Christopher is a hardworking, family oriented, ambitious, dedicated individual. He thrives by challenging himself mind and spirit. He has one daughter age three. He has a dog, Maserati, and has a passion for creating. Chris is fixated on individuality in the forms of fashion arts. His hobbies include basketball, drawing, graphic design, fashion design, cooking, reading (specifically anything related to history), and conspiracy theories. What do you enjoy most about your job at U.S. LUMBER? I enjoy creating effective ways to enhance productivity. I think my position is completely valuable and necessary. I think the tone is set based on how productive I am. I maintain some organization and make it easier for other positions, collectively. It gives me satisfaction knowing I contribute to some of the success and overall growth of the company, in its entirety. What advice would you give new hires? Be persistent! Nothing great is ever achieved overnight. 100% isn’t enough. Teamwork is more important than self-preservation. You will not make it by only being considerate of yourself.

JIMMY FINLEY Inside Sales Representative TIME AT U.S. LUMBER 13 Years

U.S. LUMBER BRANCH Atlanta

Jimmy was born in Tennessee, but has lived most of his life in Georgia. He has been happily married to his beautiful wife, Nichole, for two and half years. He enjoys spending time in the mountains, hiking or rafting. He also loves to read, watch scary movies, and spend time with friends and family. What advice would you give to recent new hires? Be patient, stay humble, and if you feel like you’re getting frustrated, go out of your way to serve somebody. It will get your mind right. Before working at U.S. LUMBER, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? I worked as a caterer in Athens one summer. At one memorable wedding, I witnessed grown women in formal dresses climb onto, and over a bar to show an 18-year-old kid how to properly tap a keg.

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT TIME AT U.S. LUMBER 14 Years

DON HOLMES

TOMMY HIBBS

Driver

Recieving Clerk

U.S. LUMBER BRANCH Greenville

Don moved to Simpsonville in 2001 when he met his wife, Sebrena, who unfortunately passed away in 2006, due to cancer. He has two children, Aryhanna (12), and Raven (25) and one grandchild, Skylar (4). Don’s hobbies are working out, playing basketball, and riding motorcycles.

TIME AT U.S. LUMBER 1 Year

U.S. LUMBER BRANCH Nashville

Born in California, Tommy has been in Nashville since he was two. He has two adult children, Brian and Tiffany. He enjoys camping with his family and local racing with his friends. Tommy has a dog, Lexie, and recently became a grandfather to Ellis and absolutely loves spending time with him.

Before working at U.S. LUMBER, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had?

What drew you to U.S. LUMBER originally? And how has U.S. LUMBER changed since?

Before I started at U.S. LUMBER, I was hauling pipes and cement basins. I joined the U.S. LUMBER team in August of 2005 and have been doing my best for the company ever since.

For 20 years, I owned my own business and decided to leave it so that I could relieve stress. Soon after I decided to re-enter the workforce.

What do you enjoy most about your job at U.S. LUMBER? The way the U.S. LUMBER team supports one another. After I lost my wife, Gordon Miller and U.S. LUMBER stood behind me and offered all the help and support I would need to get through a terrible time.

TIME AT U.S. LUMBER 11 Years

What advice would you give to recent new hires? Strive to learn as much you can about other positions within the company. Therefore, if there is ever a situation where you need to help, you will be ready to take on the task.

MARK KEELS

EDDIE ROSS

Millwork Manager

Senior EWP Designer

U.S. LUMBER BRANCH Greenville

Mark Keels graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1983.He married his wife, Laura, in 1984 in Columbia, South Carolina where they have lived their entire life except for a four-year stint with Georgia-Pacific in Atlanta in the late 90’s. His daughter, Jordan, is a Furman grad and lives in Greenville. Mark’s son, Jared, played baseball at Winthrop and lives in Columbia. What drew you to U.S. LUMBER originally? And how has U.S. LUMBER changed since?

I knew Lawrence in the 80’s. It was just him and Nita and I was a buyer. He was brand new in the market as American Lumber. Even back then, the core values that we embrace were something I remember. What advice would you give to recent new hires?

This industry is a bunch of old guys. Young folks have a unique opportunity for rapid advancement provided they assert themselves and gain the knowledge necessary to succeed. Never burn any bridges!

TIME AT U.S. LUMBER 4 1/2 Years

U.S. LUMBER BRANCH Nashville

Eddie and his wife, Deb, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary in September of this year. They have three children Courtney Baker (Chase & Kit), Daniel Ross & Alison Brown (Jason & Roman); who have given them two grandchildren so far. Eddie enjoys competitive shooting, golf, and bible study. He is also a huge Tennessee Volunteers fan. What drew you to U.S. LUMBER originally? And how has U.S. LUMBER changed since? I was drawn first by Dustin Warren, but discovered he was an expression of the corporate culture at U.S. LUMBER. We’ve added a lot, including engineered wood products, but have kept the best corporate culture in the business. Before working at U.S. LUMBER, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? I worked four years at the missile defense agency in Huntsville, AL. The most interesting part was getting to participate in “Live Fire” tests of the BMDS (ballistic missile defense system).

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1. Nashville Branch outing to Kentucky Kingdom. 2. Alexia Stein, Khoreen Eason, Katrina Carlton, Will Phillips, and Andre McIntosh having a great time at Kick off Classic. 3. Barry Traylor and his wife, Linda, and their four grandkids Addison, Claire, Ryan, and Emery at Boo in the Zoo. 4. U.S. LUMBER Greenville warehouse crew at their Safety Meeting. 5. Sokbunna Diep at the Nashville Branch outing to Kentucky Kingdom. 6. Paul Palmer with his family. (Charlie Palmer, Susan Palmer, Briley Palmer, Dayton Palmer, Jimmy Palmer, and Matthew Palmer) 7. 2018 Atlanta branch Cornhole Tournament winners: 1st- Matt McKagen, 2nd- Anthony Neal, 3rd- Tobias Dean, and 4th- Yusef Jones. 8. Barry and Tim with driver, David Munro, accepting a donation for $2,480 through GoFundMe, after his apartment fire. 9. Nashville Branch outing to Kentucky Kingdom. 10. David Kellett entertaining Locust Lumber at the Clemson vs NC State football game. Teresa Hall, Grant Hall, David Kellett, Lori Kellett, Amy Fincher, David Fincher (Left to Right) 11. Keith Clark enjoying the UGA game with his kids, Grier (7) and Owen (13). 12. Cole Redman dressed as Rick Lunsford for Halloween! 13. Nashville Branch outing to Kentucky Kingdom. (Arturo Millian, Roberto Miramontes, & Pedro Miramontes) 14. Courtesy of LP Smartside products, Panthers game: Jason Morris, Dan Wagoner, Brian Griffith, Barry Traylor, Keith Keegan (Left to Right) 15. Pam, Jed, John, and Carson Lee on Christmas morning 2018. 16. Cayce Bennett’s daughter, Charlie. 17. Nita Weir’s grandchildren, Gracy and Owen, on Halloween. 18. Rebecca Glenn’s children, Easton and Corey, with Santa. 19. Alexia Stein and Amie Brown in the Atlanta Branch holiday cut out! 20. Brent Joiner and his beautiful fiancé, Tiffany Fox.

JESSICA THOMAS Senior Accountant TIME AT U.S. LUMBER 3 years

U.S. LUMBER BRANCH Corporate

Married for eight years to William, Jessica has an 18-month old daughter named Payton Marie. Jessica is a military brat, so she never really had a hometown, but she was born in Champaign Urbana, Illinois. She moved to England for four years, then to North Carolina, and now lives in Georgia. What is your proudest moment at U.S. LUMBER? My proudest moment at U.S. LUMBER was being afforded the opportunity to attend the Jimmy Rane Foundation scholarship event where Peyton Manning was speaking and getting to meet and hug him!

What is the most important thing you have learned in the last three years? Teamwork, everyone in some way touches each others departments and works together for the common goal of helping our customers, the relationships with vendors, and maintaining a good attitude amongst coworkers.

KATHRYN CARLINO Director of Human Resources

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

CORPORATE

TIME AT U.S. LUMBER 14 Years

U.S. LUMBER BRANCH Corporate

Kathryn was born and raised in Atlanta, but attended Auburn University (War Eagle)! She has been married to Vince for 13 years and has two amazing “bonus” sons - Matthew (23) and Daniel (21) and the sweetest rescue mutt, Bella. On the weekend they love to travel, attend concerts, or sporting events. What drew you to U.S. LUMBER originally? And how has U.S. LUMBER changed since? The growth potential of the company and the people I met (Jeff, Ronnie, Ann, Ashley). You could tell that people respected each other, enjoyed what they did and seemed to have a good time at work.

What are three things most people don’t know about you? 1. I’m a secret head banger. I love heavy metal and hard rock. 2. We got married in Vegas and Elvis sang at the reception. 3. I love ghost tours and have even seen a ghost.

SY BROWN Trainee TIME AT U.S. LUMBER 1 Year

U.S. LUMBER BRANCH Corporate

Born and raised in Cordele, Georgia, Sy graduated from Mercer University and played safety on the football team. He joined U.S. LUMBER a little over a year ago and started off in the Atlanta branch warehouse but has since moved to corporate in the finance department. Sy enjoys reading, working out, playing basketball, studying Spanish, and listening to music. He also is a selfproclaimed sauce connoisseur. What knowledge or skills have you gained from working at U.S. LUMBER? My communication skills are improving, and I also have learned to be more patient while becoming a better problem solver.

What advice would you give to recent new hires? There isn’t just one way to do something, so don’t be afraid to write your own path.

ANNOUNCEMENTS & CAPTIONS 1. Monica Sandoval, Daniel Lenze, and Mark Hill at an Atlanta United game. 2. Mark Brennan with a large mouth bass.

3. Travis Brady and David Halter enjoying The Varsity at the Thanksgiving celebration. 4. Taylor McGee and her family in Atlanta over the Super Bowl weekend.

5. Jonathan Ramsell showing off his guns at the Atlanta Community Food Bank. 6. Andre McIntosh with his friends at the Renaissance Festival.

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7. Cliff Earl celebrating victory in the ugly sweater contest at corporate.

8. Elaine Colombo on vacation in France.

9. Leland Bandlow celebrating his birthday at Los Hermanos with the Millenials at corporate. 10. Melissa Hughes and her husband, Bart, with their dog, Daryl. 11. Mark Brennanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children, Natalie (10) and Kyle (7) with their dog, Bella.

MIKE VAN BEEK Inside Sales Representative

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

MIDWEST LUMBER

TIME AT U.S. LUMBER 8 Months

U.S. LUMBER BRANCH Midwest Lumber

Mike has worked in the lumber business since 1986. He has been for married 28 years and has two grown daughters. They live in Monticello, MN. His hobbies include riding bicycles, fishing, boating and spending time at their family cabin in Northern Minnesota. Mike also enjoys cutting fire wood, traveling and working on his cars. What do you enjoy most about your job at U.S. LUMBER? It’s the people we work with and the customers that make my job interesting. Midwest has always been the best distributer in our market, and I consider myself lucky to work here.

Before working at U.S. LUMBER, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? In the late 1980’s, during college, I worked for a company setting up home TV satellite dish systems; the big 10’ wide ones. It all seemed very high tech at the time; now they’re obsolete.

SCOTT STRUFFERT Warehouse Supervisor TIME AT U.S. LUMBER 17 Years

U.S. LUMBER BRANCH Midwest Lumber

Born and raised in Banton County, MN, Scott lives on part of his family’s farm which has been there since 1902. He enjoys spending time with his family and pursuing his hobbies such as hunting, fishing, and trapping. What advice would you give to recent new hires?

How do you personally define leadership?

Try to learn one thing a day and remember it. Be positive, you can make work as good or as bad as your attitude makes it.

Teaching your employee what to do and letting them have your trust to do their jobs correctly.

STEVE HARPER Outside Sales Representative TIME AT U.S. LUMBER 10 Years

U.S. LUMBER BRANCH Midwest Lumber

Steve and his family live in St. Louis Park, MN. He and his wife, Jenny, have two boys, Charlie (17) and Henry (14). They spend most of their time traveling and, when the MN winters finally subside, playing as much golf as possible. This March, they are looking forward to their next adventure in Egypt. What drew you to U.S. LUMBER originally? And how has U.S. LUMBER changed since?

What is your most embarrassing moment at U.S. LUMBER?

I was drawn to Midwest Lumber for the opportunity to connect with customers and solve problems. There is no greater reward than cultivating a relationship with a customer to the point you are great friends.

I was melting wax to end coat cedar samples and got pulled away to take a call. When I returned the wax was on fire! I am known as the guy who almost burnt the office down.

ANNOUNCEMENTS & CAPTIONS 1. Pat Schuster’s children, Patrick (25), Sophie, (16) Syndey, (14) on Christmas morning. 2. Dave Snyder’s daughter, Mya, in the middle of a basketball game.

3. Steve Harper and his son, Charlie, at a Green Bay Packers football game.

4. Brent Lang’s wife, Kim, and their three grandchildren at home during Christmas time. 5. Steve Harper’s wife, Jenny. 6. Joel Spindler with his sister, Lauren, and son, Harvey, at Seaworld. 7. Cali Kensler’s children, Mya(7), Griffin (5), & Kora (3).

8. Dave Snyder and his wife, Tron, with their children, Mya (14) and Ryann (12).