CLAY STENBERG

Orgill Canada

Clay Stenberg has become an LBM industry veteran and has garnered the respect of his peers, his clients and more, over a 32-year career. After 15 years working with a family-owned building supply store (IRLY), he transitioned to Rona where he would serve for six years with the Corporate division. He would go on to spend eleven years working in the wholesale sector, with IRLY, Chalifour and Orgill through a period of transition.

In response to receiving this award, Clay noted, “I think it is flattering to be acknowledged by your customers; the commitment that we make over the years to keep the service level up for our clients, and to offer our very best. It is the ultimate compliment to be acknowledged.”

He further stated, “Through acknowledgement, it encourages other people that there is a reward at the end of the day, and that people are watching and acknowledging the achievement and the commitment. It pushes us to go even further to keep up that level of service.”

Clay is described as very responsive, understanding the adage that “time is money” and his rapid response to clientele has been acknowledged. He is valued among his peers for his honesty and integrity, and for always keeping his dealers apprised of special deals and other information that will be of benefit to them. He is a team player within Orgill in addition to the Timbermart buying group.

When asked what advice he would give to a younger version of himself or someone entering the industry, his advice is straightforward but sage: “Mean what you say, be committed, and be consistent, and you will succeed.”