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July 11, 2024
Meet Our Members: Alex Staalner

Alex Staalner has been closely connected to the lumber industry throughout his life, but he never anticipated pursuing a career within it. A conversation with one of his father's old colleagues sparked an interest, and Alex decided to start a career in the industry, where he has been with Brookhuis America Inc. since. In this member spotlight, learn about how Alex got his start in the industry, how he has seen the industry change over the years, and his favorite NAWLA moment.

June 27, 2024
Meet Our Members: Thomas Compa

A newcomer to the lumber industry, Thomas Compa joined Patrick Lumber Company just over a year ago after transitioning from a career at a wholesale building material export company specializing in the Japanese market. In this member spotlight, learn about how he got his start with Patrick Lumber, what motivates him, and his favorite NAWLA experiences so far.

June 24, 2024
Meet Our Members: Patrick Randall

After managing restaurants for over a decade, Patrick Randall jumped into a career in lumber at Wholesale Wood Products. An active NAWLA and Young Emerging Lumber Professional (YELP) member, he has found connection, passion, and more in the lumber industry. In this member spotlight, hear about how he got his unexpected start, and how he has seen the lumber industry change since 2020.

June 19, 2024
Meet Our Members: Dustin Wood

Dustin Wood’s deep-rooted connection to the lumber industry stretches back nearly a century, thanks to his strong family ties. In this member spotlight, learn more about how technological advancements have transformed the lumber industry, Dustin’s most fulfilling moments, and his best advice.

May 29, 2024
Meet Our Members: Patrick Price

After initially pursuing a communications and broadcast journalism career, Patrick Price discovered his passion for the family business at All*Star Lumber. In this NAWLA member spotlight, learn more about his start in the industry, what drives him, and his best piece of advice to new NAWLA members.

May 14, 2024
Meet Our Members: Tyler Sanders

After working for his dad at a small family-independent lumber yard throughout high school, Tyler Sanders found his passion in the lumber industry. After college, he started with Boise Cascade and has worked his way up to Assistant Branch Manager, where currently he is helping develop a start-up facility. In this member spotlight, Tyler shares what keeps him motivated, his best advice for new NAWLA members, and what makes the lumber industry stand out.

May 01, 2024
Meet Our Members: Vita Vazquez

A 2023 Young Emerging Lumber Professional (YELP) group member and a current marketing coordinator of Boise Cascade, Vita Vazquez has been a part of the lumber industry for nine years. In this member spotlight, we learn more about her start in the lumber industry, what the most rewarding part of her career has been so far, and her favorite NAWLA moment.

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