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March 13, 2023
Meet Our Members: Dan Semsak

Dan Semsak never thought he would be working in the wood products industry until a phone call in 1993 changed his career plans forever. Almost 30 years later, he is now the director of engineered wood products (EWP) for Murphy Company in Eugene, Oregon, and an active member of NAWLA. Learn more about Dan in this member spotlight.

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March 13, 2023
NAWLA Announces the 2023 John J. Mulrooney Award Recipient

Palm Desert, Cal. (March 13, 2023) – The North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) is pleased to grant the 2023 Mulrooney Award to Jonathan E. Martin, former CEO and Chairman of RoyOMartin.

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March 07, 2023
Against the Grain: Spring Has Sprung at NAWLA

Steve Rustja, Vice President – Trading | Weston Forest Products, 2023 NAWLA Chair

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February 28, 2023
Meet Our Members: Steve Rustja

Steve Rustja is the vice president of trading at Weston Forest and 2023 Chair of the NAWLA Board of Directors. While his term as chair just started in January of this year, his involvement in the wholesale lumber industry spans decades. Get to know more about Steve, including how he got his start in the industry, the most rewarding part of his career so far, his advice for new NAWLA members and more.

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February 07, 2023
Against the Grain: Welcome to 2023

Steve Rustja, Vice President – Trading | Weston Forest Products, 2023 NAWLA Chair

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January 09, 2023
Against the Grain: Reflections on 2022

Bill Price, President of All Star Forest Products and 2022 NAWLA Chair, reflects on NAWLA’s memorable and productive 2022.

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November 01, 2022
Scary HR Stories and Lessons You Can Take from Them

Fall is here, the time of year people gather around and tell each other scary stories. Unfortunately, the workplace has its fair share of these stories too. By bringing them to light, we hope they can become important lessons on what to do and not do.

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