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Charles Montgomery, 56, branch manager of ProBuild, Hattiesburg, Ms., died Feb.4 in New Orleans, La.

He began his career in 1974 as a warehouse manager with Lowe's, Hattiesburg, also managing stores in El Dorado, Ar., and Lake Charles, La., before returning to the Hattiesburg store in 1984. He became manager of the local Lowe's Contractor Yard in 1997 , staying on after it became ProBuild in 2006.

Howard Conklin Jr.,72, former president and chairman of Conklin & Strong Inc., Warwick, N.Y., died Jan. 12 in Goshen, N.Y.

He served with the Navy in Guam during World War II. He entered the family business, initially in Goshen, N.Y., after earning a degree in forestry at Michigan State University.

Stephen Clifton Phillips, 57, owner of Phillips Lumber, Cedar Hill, Tx., died Feb. 2 of damage to his heart that was caused by a virus.

After serving in the Air National Guard, he joined the family business.

Robert '6Bob" Henry Krueger, 67, retired outside salesperson for Wickes Lumber, Green Bay, Wi., died Feb. 9 of a heart attack in Green Bay.

He worked at Wickes for 46 years before retiring in2007

Henry Wilburn Culp Jr., president of W.W. Culp Lumber, New London. N.C.. died on his 88th birthday, Feb. 14, in Durham, N.C.

He graduated with a business degree from Duke University in 1942, then served in the Air Force from 1943 to 1946.

He took over the family business when his father died in 1950 and remained in charge until his passing.

Dennis G. Wilker, 62, former coowner of Rochester Lumber Co., Oronco, Mn., died of cancer Feb. 6, 2010 in Byron, Mn.

After serving in the U.S. Army in Vietnam, he worked for Fullerton Lumber, Minneapolis, Mn., from 1969 to 1989. In 1990, he became part owner of Rochester Lumber, retiring in December 2003.

Thomas C. Rutzky, 71, salesman for the old Tri-W Lumber, Leetonia Oh., died Feb. 14 in Columbiana, Oh.

Joel David Schine, 82, president of City Lumber, Bridgeport, Ct., died Feb. 14 in Bridgeport.

He was president of Yale's class of 1948 and served in the Navy.

James Clifford "J.C." Wilson,84, founder of Wilson Lumber Co., Harold, Fl., died after a lengthy illness Feb. 3 in Harold.

A veteran of the U. S. Navy, he opened his own sawmill in 1973.

Charles Dewitt Arbuthnot. 80, retired part-owner of Central Building Supply, Jonesville, La., Jena Lumber Yard, Jena, La., died Jan.29 in Jena.

After Pearl Harbor, he served with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific.

Kermit C. Rudolph,76, retired owner of Rudolph Lumber, Maumee, Oh., died of a rare disease named progressive supranuclear palsy Feb. 2 in Toledo, Ohio.

He served in Japan with the U.S. Army. Upon his discharge, he owned Pemberville Lumber, Pemberville, Oh., adding the Rudolph yard in the 1960s and operating it until 2000.

Joe N. Carraway, 88, former coowner of Myers Lumber, Selma, In., died Jan. 23 in Selma.

After serving in the Navy during WW II, he co-owned Myers Lumber, then worked as assistant manager at McCarty Wholesale Lumber, Muncie, In., for 23 years until retiring in 1914.

Ace Offers Mobile Access

Ace Hardware Corp., Oak Brook, Il., has made it easier for customers to access its website from their mobile phones.

Customers can now use their mobile phones to search for the nearest Ace store using Google maps and access store info such as hours of operation, services provided, maps, and brands sold. A Local Weekly Ads section lets customers browse local Ace ads and view sale items and product details near their location.

The mobile site also offers links to Ace's Facebook page, YouTube and Twitter, giving users the opportunity to stay current on all Ace-related news and videos on di-y home repair.

"Over the past year, we've seen a significant increase in the amount of traffic coming to acehardware.com from mobile devices," explained e-commerce marketing supervisor Mark Lowe. "The mobile phone has become a communication hub for many consumers. so it's critical that Ace provide a mobile-optimized solution for them.

"IJsers visiting [our site] from their mobile phone will automatically be served up the mobile version of the site, so it will be seamless for them. To build on that base of traffic, we will be spreading the word with messaging on acehardware.com, our circular ads, and through email campaigns."

Bob Anderson, Scotch Gulf Lumber, Mobile, Al., retired after 40 years in the industry, the last 10 years as sales mgr. with Gulf Lumber.

James Thompson has joined Fasco America, Muscle Shoals, Al., as regional sales mgr. for the Southwestern U.S.

Pat Heffernan, ex-North Pacific, has joined Distribution Management Systems Inc., Omaha, Ne., leading its continued expansion into the dealer market. Kevin O'Conner is new to DMSi in San Antonio. Tx.. as the primary sales rep for dealers.

Scott Garber, ex-Mid-Ark Lumber, has opened a Greenville, S.C., office for Professional Panel. Inc.. a division of Pruett Forest Products, Tuscaloosa, Al.

Bob Kubinec, founder, Kubinec Strapping Solutions, Howell, Mi., has retired after 35 years in the industry and sold his business to Chris Pagett.

John W. Weaver, former head of AbitiBowater Inc., was elected to the board of directors at LouisianaPacific Corp., Nashville, Tn.

Sarah Haenel has been promoted to sales mgr. of Boise's building material division in Chicago,Il.

Dale Rodekuhr has retired after 36 years in the business, the last 32 as a trader at Tampa International Forest Products, Tampa, Fl.

Jim Dermody was named president of Seaboard International Forest Products, Nashua, N.H., replacing founder Lorin Rydstrom, who moves to parent company Forest City Trading Group, Portland, Or.

Sheldon Grigg is store mgr. of the new Lowe's Home Improvement Center in Clemson, S.C.

Casey Huber has been named director for the new Cincinnati Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Bond Hill, Oh.

Wendy Burnett, director of communications & public relations, Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association, has resigned after 10 years, to join the Georgia Forestry Commission as director of public relations.

Chuck Hall has been promoted to v.p. of sales for DriTac Flooring Products. Clifton. N.J.

Phil Griese is new to Southwood Forest Products, Fairfield, A1.

Ronald Kaplan, president and c.e.o., Trex, Winchester, Va., adds the title of chairman May 5. He succeeds retiring Andrew Ferrari, who helped found Trex in 1996. Jay Gratz will become lead independent director.

Bill O'Brien has joined Vinyl Window Technologies, Paducah, Ky., as director of operations.

Julie Jozwik joined KNtPex-Tools, Arlington Heights, Il., as marketing mgr. Randy Booth, ex-Minerallac Fastening Systems, is new as sales mgr. for distribution sales in the Eastern U.S. and Puerto Rico.

Melissa Cooke has been named controller for Sto Corp., Atlanta, Ga. Monique Bauer, ex-North Pacific, has joined boutique marketing agency Cira Creative, Portland, Or., as v.p. of client services.

Jason Plummer, v.p.-corporate development, R.P. Lumber, Edwardsville, Il., is the state's Republican nominee for lieutenant governor.

Ima Lusa has been relieved of her sales accounts at Mungus-Fungus Forest Products, Climax, Nv., report co-owners Hugh Mungus and Freddy Fungus.

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Taylor Lumber, McDermott, 0h., had its sawdust silo damaged in a Feb. 10 fire.

Shuqualak Lumber is adding a wood shaving operation at its Shuqualak, Ms., milling complex.

Parksite, Batavia, ll., acquired the DuPont Surfaces distribution assets of L.E. Smith Co., Bryan, oh., expanding its distribution of DuPont Corian and Zodiaq to 13 states.

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Boston Cedar, Holbrook, Ma., is now exclusive Northeast distributor of Abaco tropical hardwood decking and railing.

Timber Holdings International, Milwaukee, Wi.lis now distributing the complete line of Cambia thermally modified wood products from Northland Forest Products, Manassas, Va.

Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork, Wausau, Wi., merged its Inspiration, Foundation, and Resolution vinyl windows and doors into its new Latitude Series.

AZEK Building Products, Scranton. Pa.. added two new colors to its Deck Terra composite deck collection: Sedona and Tahoe.

CertainTeed's Bufftech Chesterfield vinyl fencing is now available in three new blended colors: Arctic. Weathered, and Arbor.

Georgia-Pacific has doubled the weather exposure limited warranty for DensArmor Plus fiberglass mat gypsum panels from six to 12 months.

Ultra Aluminum Mfg., Howell, Mi., updated its website (www.ultrafence.com) to include all its fencing, gates, and porch and decking rails.

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