Congratulations to the Graduates of the 201st Class of the NHLA Inspector Training School

The National Hardwood Lumber Association celebrated the graduation of the 201st class of the Inspector Training School on March 4, 2023. Five students completed the 8-week Program, and one completed the Online Training Program.

Instructor Roman Matyushchenko thanked the employers who supported the students during their time away and encouraged students to “give more than what is expected from you and be more than what you’re expected to be.”

Class President Gunnar Cook of Merrick Hardwoods spoke to his fellow students, saying, “Now that we have graduated, we can get one of the best jobs in one of the best industries in the dt ways here; I hope that you look back fondly on the experiences and the good times we all had at Inspector Training School.”

GRADUATES OF THE 201ST CLASS WERE:

• Gunnar Cook, Merrick Hardwoods, Inc.

• Alberto Distefano, Independent

• Nicolis Edoardo, Independent

• Parker Holmes, Superior Hardwoods

• Ethan Klein, Bennett Hardwoods, Inc.

• Fischer Wilkerson, Winston Hardwood Lumber

Roman Matyushchenko presented the individual achievement awards. Outstanding individual awards recipients were as follows:

• Alberto Distefano, ITS Educational Foundation Award for Highest Overall Average

• Ethan Klein, Howard Hanlon Award for Second Highest Overall Average

• Gunnar Cook, Westside Hardwood Club Award for Highest Board Run Average

• Fischer Wilkerson, NHLA Award for Best Attitude/Citizenship

• Gunnar Cook, The Lumbermen’s Club of Memphis Award for Most Improved

Enrollment is now open for the 202nd class in Oil City, PA, beginning on June 5, 2023. Enrollment is also open for class 203 in Antigo, WI, starting on June 5, 2023. To enroll or learn more about the Program, please visit www.nhla.com.

Back Row L to R: Fischer Wilkerson, Ethan Klein, Nicolis Edoardo, Albertoa DiStefano

Front Row L to R: Gunnar Cook, Roman Matyushchenko, Parker Holmes

Enrollment is now open for the 202nd class in Oil City, PA, beginning on June 5, 2023. Enrollment is also open for class 203 in Antigo, WI, starting on June 5, 2023. To enroll or learn more about the Program, please visit www.nhla.com.