TAKING THE REINS

As of February 12, 2023, James W. (Jim) Steen will step down as President of Pike Lumber Company in Akron, Indiana, handing the reins to Craig M. Brouyette (pictured left), who has served as Executive Vice President for the last eight years. Chris Herrell is promoted to Executive Vice President /Vice President of Operations.

Steen will take on a part-time role working on operational efficiencies and special projects while continuing to serve as a member of the Pike Lumber Company Board of Directors.

Craig Brouyette has worked for Pike Lumber Company since 2002. He graduated from Manchester College with a B.S. in Business Administration and began his Pike Lumber career in sales and has served as Sales Manager and Executive Vice President. He continues as a member of the Board of Directors. Craig is passionate about the hardwood industry and is finishing his term as President of the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association. He has also served as IHLA Forestry Council President and will continue as a member of IHLA’s executive committee.

Chris Herrell has worked for Pike Lumber Company in different roles, starting in 2002. Before this, Chris graduated from Purdue University with a B.S. in Business Administration. Chris started his career as the Kiln Dried Processing Supervisor. He has served as the Akron Production Manager and Vice President of Operations.

Pike Lumber Company Inc is northern Indiana’s largest manufacturer and distributor of kiln-dried hardwood lumber. Established in 1904, Pike continues to provide area landowners with forest management services while marketing kiln-dried lumber worldwide

HAPPY BIRTHDAY IHLA!

NHLA attended the IHLA Annual Convention February 6-9 and it was an excellent opportunity for NHLA to network with our members and industry friends.

Find NHLA At These Upcoming Events

APRIL 30-MAY 3 | NHLA Spring Board Meeting | San Antonio, TX

MAY 15-19 | Ligna | Hannover, Germany

JUNE 9-10 | PA Timber Show | State College, PA

JUNE 13-15 | Fly-In | Washington D.C.

AUGUST 22-24 | Forest Products Expo | Atlanta, GA

“For over a century, the NHLA has helped us stay connected with our colleagues, customers, suppliers, and friends throughout the hardwood industry – especially at the Annual Convention. The Grade standards are quite literally the language of our business, and the Association’s support of critical initiatives is enormously valuable. As we look to the future, we see an ever-increasing need to promote hardwoods as an alternative to petrochemical and other non-renewable building products. As the industry’s most established and respected association, the NHLA is uniquely positioned to lead this promotion, which is of existential importance to all of us.”

— Garner Robinson, CEO Robinson Lumber Company | 104-year member