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.

April 25, 2024
Meet Our Members: Brandon Miller

Brandon Miller joined the lumber industry eight years ago after gaining valuable experience by serving in the US Army. In this member spotlight, hear about the many NAWLA programs Brandon is involved in, what the most rewarding part of his career is, and how he has seen the lumber industry evolve since the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 20, 2024
Meet Our Members: Mason Fuller

After transitioning from a career in HVAC to Mason Forest Products as a salesman, Mason Fuller found his calling in the lumber industry. In this member spotlight, hear about what keeps Mason motivated, what the most rewarding part of his career is, and how the industry has evolved since his start in 2021.

March 14, 2024
Meet Our Members: Tiffany Richardson

Currently a co-leader of the CFO 10 Group and a member of YELP, Tiffany Richardson has become fully immersed in NAWLA programs after joining the lumber industry four years ago. In this member spotlight, Tiffany shares what makes the lumber industry stand out, how she got her start in the industry, and her best advice for new NAWLA members.

March 07, 2024
Meet Our Members: Mike Andrew

After shifting from a career in real estate, Mike Andrew found his passion in the wholesale lumber industry. Now working at Nicholson and Cates, he is an active member of NAWLA and a member of the 2023 Young Emerging Lumber Professional (YELP) class. Get to know Mike, including his advice for new NAWLA members, his favorite NAWLA memory and how he has seen the lumber industry evolve since he joined in 2020.

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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.

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.

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.