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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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September 30, 2024
Meet Our Members: Scott Gascho

Scott Gascho began his career in the wholesale lumber industry over 25 years ago, getting his start the old-fashioned way at Stimson Lumber through a blind ad in the newspaper. Today, he serves as the Vice President of Sales at Hampton Lumber. Get to know Scott, including what motivates him to continue a career path in wholesale lumber, how he has seen the industry change over the years, and his best advice for new NAWLA members, in this member spotlight.

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September 19, 2024
Meet Our Members: Owen Thompson

With diverse experience as a truss builder, forklift operator, and yard supervisor, Owen Thompson now thrives on the purchasing team at Weston Forest Products, embracing every opportunity to learn and grow. In this member spotlight, discover Owen’s journey into the lumber industry, his favorite NAWLA experiences, and what keeps him motivated.

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August 15, 2024
Meet Our Members: Ryan Gatiss

Since starting in the lumber industry with Weston Forest Products, a year and a half ago, Ryan Gatiss has forged valuable connections through attending NAWLA events like Wood Basics and Traders Market, and by participating in 10 Groups. In this member spotlight, learn about Ryan’s background, how shared goals can drive success and his best advice for new NAWLA members. 

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