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March 31, 2025
Meet Our Members: Jenny Culbertson

Jenny Culbertson entered into the lumber industry just over a year ago with a “win the day” mindset and a mission to make her dad proud. After 15 years at Dell, she made the bold leap to become a trader at Atlantic Forest Products—and hasn’t looked back! In this member spotlight, discover how Jenny found her footing in the industry, her most memorable ‘wow’ moments and how her personal motto continues to drive her success.

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February 10, 2025
Meet Our Members: Nicholas Sebellin

Nicholas Sebellin’s roots in the lumber industry run deep, coming from a family with over 150 years of combined experience in the field. After beginning his career in real estate, Nicholas made the transition to the lumber industry with Westminster Industries LTD—and hasn’t looked back. In this member spotlight, discover his perspective on the evolving lumber industry, how the Wood Basics program became a pivotal moment in his journey, and more.

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February 03, 2025
Meet Our Members: Curt Allen

With 35 years of experience in the lumber industry, including 19 years at Hunt Forest Products, LLC, Curt Allen takes pride in his work and the lifelong connections he's built through NAWLA events like Regional Meetings and Traders Markets. In this member spotlight, discover his top advice for new NAWLA members, insights into the value of Traders Market, and his perspective on the industry's evolution over the years.

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November 13, 2024
Meet Our Members: Riley Rausch

After making the leap from a career in transportation, Riley Rausch has found his place in the lumber industry with a career at Stella Jones. Since joining a few years ago, he’s been excited by the opportunity to forge partnerships across different parts of the industry while immersing himself in NAWLA events, where he’s built invaluable connections. In this member spotlight, hear about Riley’s journey, his most memorable “wow” moment, and his top tips for new NAWLA members.

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November 12, 2024
Meet Our Members: Ryan Holwege

An old soul at heart, Ryan Holwege feels a deep connection to wood and the lumber industry—a passion he didn’t find in other fields. His journey began in trade finance at a bank, where he got his first glimpse into the world of lumber. He transitioned to a career in lumber where he has now spent 20 years immersed in the industry. Today, as a member of Oregon Canadian Forest Products, he’s continually inspired by the opportunities and potential the industry holds. In this member spotlight, see how the industry has evolved since Ryan joined, learn how he got his start, and what keeps him motivated. 

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October 29, 2024
Meet Our Members: Adrian Krupka

After exploring various career paths and struggling to find a career that resonated with him, Adrian Krupka found his passion in the lumber industry with Weston Forest. In this member spotlight, learn how diversity and inclusion are shaping the future of the industry, what keeps Adrian motivated, and his best advice for new NAWLA members.

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October 08, 2024
Meet Our Members: Hannah Swanson

Inspired by her father’s successful sales career in the paint industry, Hannah Swanson entered the lumber industry with a goal of following in his footsteps and building her own successful business portfolio. After three years in Hampton Lumber's cedar department, she transitioned into the sales trainee program and hasn’t looked back. In this member spotlight learn how NAWLA has shaped her journey, explore her background—including her amateur golf career— and her perspective on how the industry has evolved since she started in 2021.

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