MONTRÉAL REGIONAL MEETING

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

NAWLA is proud to partner with the Montreal Wood Convention

At the heart of the wood industry in Canada and North America, the Montreal Wood Convention is a premier event organized by the wood industry itself and serves as a hub where industry professionals, enthusiasts, and experts come together to shape the future of this dynamic field. The Montreal Wood Convention will take place Tuesday, April 8, through Thursday, April 10, at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth in Montreal.

Location

Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth in Montréal

900 René-Lévesque Blvd. West
Montréal (Quebec) H3B 4A5 CANADA

Schedule at a Glance

12:30 p.m. – Montreal Wood Convention Registration Opens
3:00 p.m. – Montreal Regional Meeting Registration and Networking
4:00 p.m. – Presentation and Q&A
5:00 p.m. – Networking
6:00 p.m. – Adjourn

*Schedule is subject to change.

Sponsorship

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Speakers:

Alex Strong

Alex directs the federal lobbying on trade and building materials issues, legal and regulatory reform, small business issues, property rights and technology issues as well as political activities in eight states for NAHB. Alex holds a B.A. in Economics from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) and an M.P.P. from George Mason University. He joined NAHB in 2005. Previously, Alex was Director of State & Local Government Affairs at NAHB, Deputy Director of Policy for the Republican Governors Public Policy Committee and worked on Capitol Hill for former U.S. Representative Bob Riley (AL).

Andy Rielly

Andy Rielly is the President of Rielly Lumber, and Board Chair of the Independent Wood Processors of British Columbia. He also serves on the executive committee of both the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association and the BC Value Added Coalition. Beyond these commitments, Andy is currently leading efforts to establish a nationwide organization that unites value-added lumber producers across Canada.

Kyle Little

Kyle is a fourth-generation lumber industry professional with over 25 years of experience spanning forestry, manufacturing, remanufacturing, retail and wholesale distribution. He currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Sherwood Lumber, a nationally recognized, family-owned wholesale distributor in the building materials industry.

In addition to his leadership at Sherwood Lumber, Kyle serves as Chair of the North American Wholesale Lumber Association, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of the industry. Recognized as a leading expert in the forest products sector, Kyle has provided insights to major media outlets, including CNBC, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, and Fox Business.

Thank You 2025 Montreal Regional Meeting Sponsors!

Thank You 2025 Regional Meetings National Sponsors!