ProBuild Restructures Regions

ProBuild Holdings, Denver, Co., is moving to a new region structure and adopting a new "shared services" model-two enhancements designed to bring regional leadership closer to the customer and reduce costs associated with repetitive back office functions.

The restructuring will move critical sales and operating functions closer to similar customers grouped within smaller geographic areas. "Increasing customer responsiveness is the primary goal behind these organizational changes," said Bill Myrick, chief operating officer. "Given current market

Midwest Dealer Adds Yard

Dennison's Retail Lumber opened a second location April 13, in Shawano, Wi., after just four months of construction.

"To accomplish that much in four months was a challenge," said owner Rod Dennison, who purchased the name and inventory of Retail Lumber and has owned Dennison Lumber in Clintonville, Wi., since 1981.

The new building measures 80 ft. by 170 ft. and has space for hardware, plumbing and electric supplies, as well as a kitchen design center and display areas for flooring and windows. Equipment rental will eventually be offered.

"We'll be bringing in much more inventory," said co-manager Cody Bessette. "This way, we can show them everything we have to offer." There's also an area where contractors can have coffee and doughnuts while their orders are being loaded. A second level overlooking the showroom has a conference room and sales offices.

Inventory will be stored in two 90-by-132-ft. warehouses. A truck/ equipment shed measuring 48 ft. by 132 ft. is being built. The shed will also be used to host seminars and workshops. Dennison said, "We're hoping to have cookouts and events for customers to help generate interest in the new business."

Both Bessette and Dennison are optimistic about the economy. Bessette said there is less new construction, but more remodeling and regular maintenance such as new roofs remains important.

conditions, we feel it is critical that we get even closer to our customers. Grouping similar customers into more manageable service areas will enable our region leaders to successfully achieve this goal."

ProBuild's regional structure, formerly consisting of four regions (North, South, East and West), will grow to six regions:

. Northwest, based in Lacey, Wa., and headed by former Spenard Builders Supply president Ed Waite;

. Midwest, Winona, Mn., led by ex-North president Doug Ossefoort;

. Northeast, Morristown, N.J., led by market development president Joe Todd;

. Southeast, Atlanta, Ga., headed by ex-East president Buddy Ables;

. South Central, Tulsa, Ok., overseen by ex-South president Jim Cavanaugh, and Southwest, San Diego, Ca., led by ex-West president Joe Lawrence.

With the new shared services model, said c.e.o. Paul Hylbert, "we can drive millions of dollars out of daily operations by consolidating and centralizing redundant functions that we currently perform both at region and at corporate levels.'

Brad Bradley, ex-Century Forest Products, has joined Universal Building Specialties, Auburndale, FI,

Duane Goodwin, chief supply chain officer, has resigned after four years with BlueLinx Holdings, Atlanta. Ga.

Tom Wolf has rejoined The Wolf Organization, York, Pa., succeeding as c.e.o. Ron Blevins, who is now vice chair and treasurer. and succeeding as chairman George Hodges, who remains on the board. Dave Confer is now vice chair. secretary and general counsel; Craig Danielson, president; Brad Kostelich, executive v.p. and chief operating officer; Michael Newsome, executive v.p. and c.f.o., and Jim Groff, executive v.p. and chief marketing officer.

Jim Beebe has retired from MeadWestvaco, Cottonton, Al., after 38 vears in the industrv.

Vernon Townsend, ex-Tolleson Lumber, has re-opened Townsend Lumber Co., Jacksonville, Fl., to trade in the domestic and export lumber markets.

Michael Yazwinski. ex-Hancock Lumber, has joined the outside sales team at Russin Lumber Co.p., Montgomery, N.Y., covering Maine and southwestern N.H.

Mark Otto is now national sales mgr. at Kubinec Strapping, Howell, Mi. Don Stilson is the new operations mgr.

Keith Rozolis has been named executive v.p. and chief operating officer for ABC Supply, Beloit, Wi. Brent Fox is now v.p.-divisional operations; Brad Money, v.p.-manufacturing operations; Kim Hendricks, v.p.-organizational development; Mike Schwarz, director of marketing & business intelligence, and Mary Groessl, director of business development.

David Lilkas is store mgr. of the new Lowe's Home Improvement Center in Ticonderoga. N.Y.

Lynn Wilson, Plum Creek, Athens, Ga., has been promoted to v.p.operations support. Paul Davis, Northeast Region general mgr., takes over management of the Lake States Region of Wisconsin and Michisan.

Michael Brennan and Kevin Wood. ex-Thompson Products, are new to inside sales at Advanced TrimWright, E. Taunton, Ma.

Douglas P. Kintzinger has resigned as a director of Imperial Industries, Pompano Beach, Fl ., to devote more time to his primary business interests.

Stefan Bergmann, formerly executive director of the Great Lakes Forest Alliance, is now executive v.p. of the Forest Products Society.

Jack Merry has semi-retired after 28 years with APA-The Engineered Wood Association, the last l7 in communications. He will continue some contract work with the Engineered Wood Technology Association.

Tom Beyer has been named to lead the cabinet division of Elkav Man- ufacturing, Oak Brook, Il. Duke Piotter has been promoted to executive v.p.-marketing & channel development.

Moore Watts is the new electrician at Mungus-Fungus Forest Products, Climax, Nv., according to co-owners Hugh Mungus and Freddy Fungus.

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