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WWPA Honors 2024 Master Lumberman

May 8, 2024, 14:14 PM by wwpa admin2
April 18, 2024
WWPA concluded its 2024 Annual Meeting on April 16th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the event was a visit from U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman, (4th District, Arkansas), during the WWPA Industry Breakfast. Westerman spoke about his background in forestry and about the future of the lumber industry. The audience also received a surprise visit from U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (3rd District, Washington) who shared some of her insights working with the logging community in her district.

Another highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

2024 Master Lumberman


(Left to Right: Jeff Hahn (Idaho Forest Group), Tracey Row (Humboldt Sawmill Company), Hank Spears (Sierra Pacific Industries), Chris L. Cannon (Woodgrain), Joseph D. Krauss - (Bright Wood Corporation))


Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2019-2023)

Hampton Lumber - Tillamook, OR

(Left to Right: Rodney Trammel-Hampton Lumber, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Interfor U.S., Inc. - Molalla, OR

(Left to Right: Rick Robertson-Interfor, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Western Forest Products - Vancouver, WA

(Left to Right: Rich Frazer-Western Forest Products, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


District Safety Awards: 2023 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

District 1: Hampton Lumber Mills Darrington Div. - Darrington, WA
District 2: Interfor U.S., Inc. - Philomath, OR
District 3: Woodgrain Lumber - Pilot Rock, OR
District 4: Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO
District 5: PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, WA


HI-Q Awards (2023 Recipients)

Boise Cascade Company - Kettle Falls, WA
C&D Lumber Company - Riddle, OR
Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA
Mount Hood Forest Products - Hood River, OR
PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Plummer, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US LLC - Vancouver, WA
Willamina Lumber Company - Willamina, OR


The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

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WWPA Honors 2024 Master Lumberman

May 8, 2024, 14:14 PM by wwpa admin2
April 18, 2024
WWPA concluded its 2024 Annual Meeting on April 16th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the event was a visit from U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman, (4th District, Arkansas), during the WWPA Industry Breakfast. Westerman spoke about his background in forestry and about the future of the lumber industry. The audience also received a surprise visit from U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (3rd District, Washington) who shared some of her insights working with the logging community in her district.

Another highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

2024 Master Lumberman


(Left to Right: Jeff Hahn (Idaho Forest Group), Tracey Row (Humboldt Sawmill Company), Hank Spears (Sierra Pacific Industries), Chris L. Cannon (Woodgrain), Joseph D. Krauss - (Bright Wood Corporation))


Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2019-2023)

Hampton Lumber - Tillamook, OR

(Left to Right: Rodney Trammel-Hampton Lumber, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Interfor U.S., Inc. - Molalla, OR

(Left to Right: Rick Robertson-Interfor, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Western Forest Products - Vancouver, WA

(Left to Right: Rich Frazer-Western Forest Products, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


District Safety Awards: 2023 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

District 1: Hampton Lumber Mills Darrington Div. - Darrington, WA
District 2: Interfor U.S., Inc. - Philomath, OR
District 3: Woodgrain Lumber - Pilot Rock, OR
District 4: Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO
District 5: PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, WA


HI-Q Awards (2023 Recipients)

Boise Cascade Company - Kettle Falls, WA
C&D Lumber Company - Riddle, OR
Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA
Mount Hood Forest Products - Hood River, OR
PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Plummer, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US LLC - Vancouver, WA
Willamina Lumber Company - Willamina, OR


The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Gold

Silver

WWPA Honors 2024 Master Lumberman

May 8, 2024, 14:14 PM by wwpa admin2
April 18, 2024
WWPA concluded its 2024 Annual Meeting on April 16th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the event was a visit from U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman, (4th District, Arkansas), during the WWPA Industry Breakfast. Westerman spoke about his background in forestry and about the future of the lumber industry. The audience also received a surprise visit from U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (3rd District, Washington) who shared some of her insights working with the logging community in her district.

Another highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

2024 Master Lumberman


(Left to Right: Jeff Hahn (Idaho Forest Group), Tracey Row (Humboldt Sawmill Company), Hank Spears (Sierra Pacific Industries), Chris L. Cannon (Woodgrain), Joseph D. Krauss - (Bright Wood Corporation))


Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2019-2023)

Hampton Lumber - Tillamook, OR

(Left to Right: Rodney Trammel-Hampton Lumber, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Interfor U.S., Inc. - Molalla, OR

(Left to Right: Rick Robertson-Interfor, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Western Forest Products - Vancouver, WA

(Left to Right: Rich Frazer-Western Forest Products, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


District Safety Awards: 2023 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

District 1: Hampton Lumber Mills Darrington Div. - Darrington, WA
District 2: Interfor U.S., Inc. - Philomath, OR
District 3: Woodgrain Lumber - Pilot Rock, OR
District 4: Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO
District 5: PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, WA


HI-Q Awards (2023 Recipients)

Boise Cascade Company - Kettle Falls, WA
C&D Lumber Company - Riddle, OR
Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA
Mount Hood Forest Products - Hood River, OR
PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Plummer, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US LLC - Vancouver, WA
Willamina Lumber Company - Willamina, OR


The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Gold

Silver

WWPA Honors 2024 Master Lumberman

May 8, 2024, 14:14 PM by wwpa admin2
April 18, 2024
WWPA concluded its 2024 Annual Meeting on April 16th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the event was a visit from U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman, (4th District, Arkansas), during the WWPA Industry Breakfast. Westerman spoke about his background in forestry and about the future of the lumber industry. The audience also received a surprise visit from U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (3rd District, Washington) who shared some of her insights working with the logging community in her district.

Another highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

2024 Master Lumberman


(Left to Right: Jeff Hahn (Idaho Forest Group), Tracey Row (Humboldt Sawmill Company), Hank Spears (Sierra Pacific Industries), Chris L. Cannon (Woodgrain), Joseph D. Krauss - (Bright Wood Corporation))


Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2019-2023)

Hampton Lumber - Tillamook, OR

(Left to Right: Rodney Trammel-Hampton Lumber, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Interfor U.S., Inc. - Molalla, OR

(Left to Right: Rick Robertson-Interfor, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Western Forest Products - Vancouver, WA

(Left to Right: Rich Frazer-Western Forest Products, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


District Safety Awards: 2023 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

District 1: Hampton Lumber Mills Darrington Div. - Darrington, WA
District 2: Interfor U.S., Inc. - Philomath, OR
District 3: Woodgrain Lumber - Pilot Rock, OR
District 4: Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO
District 5: PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, WA


HI-Q Awards (2023 Recipients)

Boise Cascade Company - Kettle Falls, WA
C&D Lumber Company - Riddle, OR
Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA
Mount Hood Forest Products - Hood River, OR
PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Plummer, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US LLC - Vancouver, WA
Willamina Lumber Company - Willamina, OR


The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Gold

Silver

WWPA Honors 2024 Master Lumberman

May 8, 2024, 14:14 PM by wwpa admin2
April 18, 2024
WWPA concluded its 2024 Annual Meeting on April 16th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the event was a visit from U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman, (4th District, Arkansas), during the WWPA Industry Breakfast. Westerman spoke about his background in forestry and about the future of the lumber industry. The audience also received a surprise visit from U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (3rd District, Washington) who shared some of her insights working with the logging community in her district.

Another highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

2024 Master Lumberman


(Left to Right: Jeff Hahn (Idaho Forest Group), Tracey Row (Humboldt Sawmill Company), Hank Spears (Sierra Pacific Industries), Chris L. Cannon (Woodgrain), Joseph D. Krauss - (Bright Wood Corporation))


Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2019-2023)

Hampton Lumber - Tillamook, OR

(Left to Right: Rodney Trammel-Hampton Lumber, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Interfor U.S., Inc. - Molalla, OR

(Left to Right: Rick Robertson-Interfor, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Western Forest Products - Vancouver, WA

(Left to Right: Rich Frazer-Western Forest Products, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


District Safety Awards: 2023 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

District 1: Hampton Lumber Mills Darrington Div. - Darrington, WA
District 2: Interfor U.S., Inc. - Philomath, OR
District 3: Woodgrain Lumber - Pilot Rock, OR
District 4: Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO
District 5: PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, WA


HI-Q Awards (2023 Recipients)

Boise Cascade Company - Kettle Falls, WA
C&D Lumber Company - Riddle, OR
Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA
Mount Hood Forest Products - Hood River, OR
PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Plummer, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US LLC - Vancouver, WA
Willamina Lumber Company - Willamina, OR


The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Gold

Silver

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WWPA Honors 2024 Master Lumberman

May 8, 2024, 14:14 PM by wwpa admin2
April 18, 2024
WWPA concluded its 2024 Annual Meeting on April 16th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the event was a visit from U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman, (4th District, Arkansas), during the WWPA Industry Breakfast. Westerman spoke about his background in forestry and about the future of the lumber industry. The audience also received a surprise visit from U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (3rd District, Washington) who shared some of her insights working with the logging community in her district.

Another highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

2024 Master Lumberman


(Left to Right: Jeff Hahn (Idaho Forest Group), Tracey Row (Humboldt Sawmill Company), Hank Spears (Sierra Pacific Industries), Chris L. Cannon (Woodgrain), Joseph D. Krauss - (Bright Wood Corporation))


Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2019-2023)

Hampton Lumber - Tillamook, OR

(Left to Right: Rodney Trammel-Hampton Lumber, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Interfor U.S., Inc. - Molalla, OR

(Left to Right: Rick Robertson-Interfor, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Western Forest Products - Vancouver, WA

(Left to Right: Rich Frazer-Western Forest Products, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


District Safety Awards: 2023 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

District 1: Hampton Lumber Mills Darrington Div. - Darrington, WA
District 2: Interfor U.S., Inc. - Philomath, OR
District 3: Woodgrain Lumber - Pilot Rock, OR
District 4: Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO
District 5: PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, WA


HI-Q Awards (2023 Recipients)

Boise Cascade Company - Kettle Falls, WA
C&D Lumber Company - Riddle, OR
Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA
Mount Hood Forest Products - Hood River, OR
PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Plummer, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US LLC - Vancouver, WA
Willamina Lumber Company - Willamina, OR


The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Gold

Silver

WWPA Honors 2024 Master Lumberman

May 8, 2024, 14:14 PM by wwpa admin2
April 18, 2024
WWPA concluded its 2024 Annual Meeting on April 16th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the event was a visit from U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman, (4th District, Arkansas), during the WWPA Industry Breakfast. Westerman spoke about his background in forestry and about the future of the lumber industry. The audience also received a surprise visit from U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (3rd District, Washington) who shared some of her insights working with the logging community in her district.

Another highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

2024 Master Lumberman


(Left to Right: Jeff Hahn (Idaho Forest Group), Tracey Row (Humboldt Sawmill Company), Hank Spears (Sierra Pacific Industries), Chris L. Cannon (Woodgrain), Joseph D. Krauss - (Bright Wood Corporation))


Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2019-2023)

Hampton Lumber - Tillamook, OR

(Left to Right: Rodney Trammel-Hampton Lumber, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Interfor U.S., Inc. - Molalla, OR

(Left to Right: Rick Robertson-Interfor, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Western Forest Products - Vancouver, WA

(Left to Right: Rich Frazer-Western Forest Products, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


District Safety Awards: 2023 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

District 1: Hampton Lumber Mills Darrington Div. - Darrington, WA
District 2: Interfor U.S., Inc. - Philomath, OR
District 3: Woodgrain Lumber - Pilot Rock, OR
District 4: Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO
District 5: PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, WA


HI-Q Awards (2023 Recipients)

Boise Cascade Company - Kettle Falls, WA
C&D Lumber Company - Riddle, OR
Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA
Mount Hood Forest Products - Hood River, OR
PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Plummer, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US LLC - Vancouver, WA
Willamina Lumber Company - Willamina, OR


The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Gold

Silver

WWPA Honors 2024 Master Lumberman

May 8, 2024, 14:14 PM by wwpa admin2
April 18, 2024
WWPA concluded its 2024 Annual Meeting on April 16th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the event was a visit from U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman, (4th District, Arkansas), during the WWPA Industry Breakfast. Westerman spoke about his background in forestry and about the future of the lumber industry. The audience also received a surprise visit from U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (3rd District, Washington) who shared some of her insights working with the logging community in her district.

Another highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

2024 Master Lumberman


(Left to Right: Jeff Hahn (Idaho Forest Group), Tracey Row (Humboldt Sawmill Company), Hank Spears (Sierra Pacific Industries), Chris L. Cannon (Woodgrain), Joseph D. Krauss - (Bright Wood Corporation))


Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2019-2023)

Hampton Lumber - Tillamook, OR

(Left to Right: Rodney Trammel-Hampton Lumber, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Interfor U.S., Inc. - Molalla, OR

(Left to Right: Rick Robertson-Interfor, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Western Forest Products - Vancouver, WA

(Left to Right: Rich Frazer-Western Forest Products, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


District Safety Awards: 2023 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

District 1: Hampton Lumber Mills Darrington Div. - Darrington, WA
District 2: Interfor U.S., Inc. - Philomath, OR
District 3: Woodgrain Lumber - Pilot Rock, OR
District 4: Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO
District 5: PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, WA


HI-Q Awards (2023 Recipients)

Boise Cascade Company - Kettle Falls, WA
C&D Lumber Company - Riddle, OR
Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA
Mount Hood Forest Products - Hood River, OR
PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Plummer, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US LLC - Vancouver, WA
Willamina Lumber Company - Willamina, OR


The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Gold

Silver

WWPA Honors 2024 Master Lumberman

May 8, 2024, 14:14 PM by wwpa admin2
April 18, 2024
WWPA concluded its 2024 Annual Meeting on April 16th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the event was a visit from U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman, (4th District, Arkansas), during the WWPA Industry Breakfast. Westerman spoke about his background in forestry and about the future of the lumber industry. The audience also received a surprise visit from U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (3rd District, Washington) who shared some of her insights working with the logging community in her district.

Another highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

2024 Master Lumberman


(Left to Right: Jeff Hahn (Idaho Forest Group), Tracey Row (Humboldt Sawmill Company), Hank Spears (Sierra Pacific Industries), Chris L. Cannon (Woodgrain), Joseph D. Krauss - (Bright Wood Corporation))


Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2019-2023)

Hampton Lumber - Tillamook, OR

(Left to Right: Rodney Trammel-Hampton Lumber, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Interfor U.S., Inc. - Molalla, OR

(Left to Right: Rick Robertson-Interfor, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Western Forest Products - Vancouver, WA

(Left to Right: Rich Frazer-Western Forest Products, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


District Safety Awards: 2023 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

District 1: Hampton Lumber Mills Darrington Div. - Darrington, WA
District 2: Interfor U.S., Inc. - Philomath, OR
District 3: Woodgrain Lumber - Pilot Rock, OR
District 4: Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO
District 5: PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, WA


HI-Q Awards (2023 Recipients)

Boise Cascade Company - Kettle Falls, WA
C&D Lumber Company - Riddle, OR
Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA
Mount Hood Forest Products - Hood River, OR
PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Plummer, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US LLC - Vancouver, WA
Willamina Lumber Company - Willamina, OR


The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Gold

Silver

WWPA Honors 2024 Master Lumberman

May 8, 2024, 14:14 PM by wwpa admin2
April 18, 2024
WWPA concluded its 2024 Annual Meeting on April 16th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the event was a visit from U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman, (4th District, Arkansas), during the WWPA Industry Breakfast. Westerman spoke about his background in forestry and about the future of the lumber industry. The audience also received a surprise visit from U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (3rd District, Washington) who shared some of her insights working with the logging community in her district.

Another highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

2024 Master Lumberman


(Left to Right: Jeff Hahn (Idaho Forest Group), Tracey Row (Humboldt Sawmill Company), Hank Spears (Sierra Pacific Industries), Chris L. Cannon (Woodgrain), Joseph D. Krauss - (Bright Wood Corporation))


Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2019-2023)

Hampton Lumber - Tillamook, OR

(Left to Right: Rodney Trammel-Hampton Lumber, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Interfor U.S., Inc. - Molalla, OR

(Left to Right: Rick Robertson-Interfor, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Western Forest Products - Vancouver, WA

(Left to Right: Rich Frazer-Western Forest Products, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


District Safety Awards: 2023 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

District 1: Hampton Lumber Mills Darrington Div. - Darrington, WA
District 2: Interfor U.S., Inc. - Philomath, OR
District 3: Woodgrain Lumber - Pilot Rock, OR
District 4: Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO
District 5: PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, WA


HI-Q Awards (2023 Recipients)

Boise Cascade Company - Kettle Falls, WA
C&D Lumber Company - Riddle, OR
Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA
Mount Hood Forest Products - Hood River, OR
PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Plummer, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US LLC - Vancouver, WA
Willamina Lumber Company - Willamina, OR


The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Gold

Silver

WWPA Honors 2024 Master Lumberman

May 8, 2024, 14:14 PM by wwpa admin2
April 18, 2024
WWPA concluded its 2024 Annual Meeting on April 16th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the event was a visit from U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman, (4th District, Arkansas), during the WWPA Industry Breakfast. Westerman spoke about his background in forestry and about the future of the lumber industry. The audience also received a surprise visit from U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (3rd District, Washington) who shared some of her insights working with the logging community in her district.

Another highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

2024 Master Lumberman


(Left to Right: Jeff Hahn (Idaho Forest Group), Tracey Row (Humboldt Sawmill Company), Hank Spears (Sierra Pacific Industries), Chris L. Cannon (Woodgrain), Joseph D. Krauss - (Bright Wood Corporation))


Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2019-2023)

Hampton Lumber - Tillamook, OR

(Left to Right: Rodney Trammel-Hampton Lumber, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Interfor U.S., Inc. - Molalla, OR

(Left to Right: Rick Robertson-Interfor, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Western Forest Products - Vancouver, WA

(Left to Right: Rich Frazer-Western Forest Products, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


District Safety Awards: 2023 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

District 1: Hampton Lumber Mills Darrington Div. - Darrington, WA
District 2: Interfor U.S., Inc. - Philomath, OR
District 3: Woodgrain Lumber - Pilot Rock, OR
District 4: Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO
District 5: PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, WA


HI-Q Awards (2023 Recipients)

Boise Cascade Company - Kettle Falls, WA
C&D Lumber Company - Riddle, OR
Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA
Mount Hood Forest Products - Hood River, OR
PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Plummer, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US LLC - Vancouver, WA
Willamina Lumber Company - Willamina, OR


The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Gold

Silver

WWPA Honors 2024 Master Lumberman

May 8, 2024, 14:14 PM by wwpa admin2
April 18, 2024
WWPA concluded its 2024 Annual Meeting on April 16th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the event was a visit from U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman, (4th District, Arkansas), during the WWPA Industry Breakfast. Westerman spoke about his background in forestry and about the future of the lumber industry. The audience also received a surprise visit from U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (3rd District, Washington) who shared some of her insights working with the logging community in her district.

Another highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

2024 Master Lumberman


(Left to Right: Jeff Hahn (Idaho Forest Group), Tracey Row (Humboldt Sawmill Company), Hank Spears (Sierra Pacific Industries), Chris L. Cannon (Woodgrain), Joseph D. Krauss - (Bright Wood Corporation))


Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2019-2023)

Hampton Lumber - Tillamook, OR

(Left to Right: Rodney Trammel-Hampton Lumber, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Interfor U.S., Inc. - Molalla, OR

(Left to Right: Rick Robertson-Interfor, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Western Forest Products - Vancouver, WA

(Left to Right: Rich Frazer-Western Forest Products, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


District Safety Awards: 2023 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

District 1: Hampton Lumber Mills Darrington Div. - Darrington, WA
District 2: Interfor U.S., Inc. - Philomath, OR
District 3: Woodgrain Lumber - Pilot Rock, OR
District 4: Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO
District 5: PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, WA


HI-Q Awards (2023 Recipients)

Boise Cascade Company - Kettle Falls, WA
C&D Lumber Company - Riddle, OR
Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA
Mount Hood Forest Products - Hood River, OR
PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Plummer, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US LLC - Vancouver, WA
Willamina Lumber Company - Willamina, OR


The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Gold

Silver

WWPA Honors 2024 Master Lumberman

May 8, 2024, 14:14 PM by wwpa admin2
April 18, 2024
WWPA concluded its 2024 Annual Meeting on April 16th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the event was a visit from U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman, (4th District, Arkansas), during the WWPA Industry Breakfast. Westerman spoke about his background in forestry and about the future of the lumber industry. The audience also received a surprise visit from U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (3rd District, Washington) who shared some of her insights working with the logging community in her district.

Another highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

2024 Master Lumberman


(Left to Right: Jeff Hahn (Idaho Forest Group), Tracey Row (Humboldt Sawmill Company), Hank Spears (Sierra Pacific Industries), Chris L. Cannon (Woodgrain), Joseph D. Krauss - (Bright Wood Corporation))


Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2019-2023)

Hampton Lumber - Tillamook, OR

(Left to Right: Rodney Trammel-Hampton Lumber, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Interfor U.S., Inc. - Molalla, OR

(Left to Right: Rick Robertson-Interfor, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Western Forest Products - Vancouver, WA

(Left to Right: Rich Frazer-Western Forest Products, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


District Safety Awards: 2023 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

District 1: Hampton Lumber Mills Darrington Div. - Darrington, WA
District 2: Interfor U.S., Inc. - Philomath, OR
District 3: Woodgrain Lumber - Pilot Rock, OR
District 4: Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO
District 5: PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, WA


HI-Q Awards (2023 Recipients)

Boise Cascade Company - Kettle Falls, WA
C&D Lumber Company - Riddle, OR
Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA
Mount Hood Forest Products - Hood River, OR
PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Plummer, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US LLC - Vancouver, WA
Willamina Lumber Company - Willamina, OR


The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Gold

Silver

WWPA Honors 2024 Master Lumberman

May 8, 2024, 14:14 PM by wwpa admin2
April 18, 2024
WWPA concluded its 2024 Annual Meeting on April 16th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the event was a visit from U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman, (4th District, Arkansas), during the WWPA Industry Breakfast. Westerman spoke about his background in forestry and about the future of the lumber industry. The audience also received a surprise visit from U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (3rd District, Washington) who shared some of her insights working with the logging community in her district.

Another highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

2024 Master Lumberman


(Left to Right: Jeff Hahn (Idaho Forest Group), Tracey Row (Humboldt Sawmill Company), Hank Spears (Sierra Pacific Industries), Chris L. Cannon (Woodgrain), Joseph D. Krauss - (Bright Wood Corporation))


Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2019-2023)

Hampton Lumber - Tillamook, OR

(Left to Right: Rodney Trammel-Hampton Lumber, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Interfor U.S., Inc. - Molalla, OR

(Left to Right: Rick Robertson-Interfor, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Western Forest Products - Vancouver, WA

(Left to Right: Rich Frazer-Western Forest Products, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


District Safety Awards: 2023 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

District 1: Hampton Lumber Mills Darrington Div. - Darrington, WA
District 2: Interfor U.S., Inc. - Philomath, OR
District 3: Woodgrain Lumber - Pilot Rock, OR
District 4: Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO
District 5: PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, WA


HI-Q Awards (2023 Recipients)

Boise Cascade Company - Kettle Falls, WA
C&D Lumber Company - Riddle, OR
Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA
Mount Hood Forest Products - Hood River, OR
PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Plummer, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US LLC - Vancouver, WA
Willamina Lumber Company - Willamina, OR


The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Gold

Silver

WWPA Honors 2024 Master Lumberman

May 8, 2024, 14:14 PM by wwpa admin2
April 18, 2024
WWPA concluded its 2024 Annual Meeting on April 16th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the event was a visit from U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman, (4th District, Arkansas), during the WWPA Industry Breakfast. Westerman spoke about his background in forestry and about the future of the lumber industry. The audience also received a surprise visit from U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (3rd District, Washington) who shared some of her insights working with the logging community in her district.

Another highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

2024 Master Lumberman


(Left to Right: Jeff Hahn (Idaho Forest Group), Tracey Row (Humboldt Sawmill Company), Hank Spears (Sierra Pacific Industries), Chris L. Cannon (Woodgrain), Joseph D. Krauss - (Bright Wood Corporation))


Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2019-2023)

Hampton Lumber - Tillamook, OR

(Left to Right: Rodney Trammel-Hampton Lumber, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Interfor U.S., Inc. - Molalla, OR

(Left to Right: Rick Robertson-Interfor, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Western Forest Products - Vancouver, WA

(Left to Right: Rich Frazer-Western Forest Products, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


District Safety Awards: 2023 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

District 1: Hampton Lumber Mills Darrington Div. - Darrington, WA
District 2: Interfor U.S., Inc. - Philomath, OR
District 3: Woodgrain Lumber - Pilot Rock, OR
District 4: Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO
District 5: PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, WA


HI-Q Awards (2023 Recipients)

Boise Cascade Company - Kettle Falls, WA
C&D Lumber Company - Riddle, OR
Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA
Mount Hood Forest Products - Hood River, OR
PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Plummer, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US LLC - Vancouver, WA
Willamina Lumber Company - Willamina, OR


The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Gold

Silver

WWPA Honors 2024 Master Lumberman

May 8, 2024, 14:14 PM by wwpa admin2
April 18, 2024
WWPA concluded its 2024 Annual Meeting on April 16th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the event was a visit from U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman, (4th District, Arkansas), during the WWPA Industry Breakfast. Westerman spoke about his background in forestry and about the future of the lumber industry. The audience also received a surprise visit from U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (3rd District, Washington) who shared some of her insights working with the logging community in her district.

Another highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

2024 Master Lumberman


(Left to Right: Jeff Hahn (Idaho Forest Group), Tracey Row (Humboldt Sawmill Company), Hank Spears (Sierra Pacific Industries), Chris L. Cannon (Woodgrain), Joseph D. Krauss - (Bright Wood Corporation))


Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2019-2023)

Hampton Lumber - Tillamook, OR

(Left to Right: Rodney Trammel-Hampton Lumber, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Interfor U.S., Inc. - Molalla, OR

(Left to Right: Rick Robertson-Interfor, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Western Forest Products - Vancouver, WA

(Left to Right: Rich Frazer-Western Forest Products, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


District Safety Awards: 2023 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

District 1: Hampton Lumber Mills Darrington Div. - Darrington, WA
District 2: Interfor U.S., Inc. - Philomath, OR
District 3: Woodgrain Lumber - Pilot Rock, OR
District 4: Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO
District 5: PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, WA


HI-Q Awards (2023 Recipients)

Boise Cascade Company - Kettle Falls, WA
C&D Lumber Company - Riddle, OR
Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA
Mount Hood Forest Products - Hood River, OR
PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Plummer, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US LLC - Vancouver, WA
Willamina Lumber Company - Willamina, OR


The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Gold

Silver

WWPA Honors 2024 Master Lumberman

May 8, 2024, 14:14 PM by wwpa admin2
April 18, 2024
WWPA concluded its 2024 Annual Meeting on April 16th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the event was a visit from U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman, (4th District, Arkansas), during the WWPA Industry Breakfast. Westerman spoke about his background in forestry and about the future of the lumber industry. The audience also received a surprise visit from U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (3rd District, Washington) who shared some of her insights working with the logging community in her district.

Another highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

2024 Master Lumberman


(Left to Right: Jeff Hahn (Idaho Forest Group), Tracey Row (Humboldt Sawmill Company), Hank Spears (Sierra Pacific Industries), Chris L. Cannon (Woodgrain), Joseph D. Krauss - (Bright Wood Corporation))


Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2019-2023)

Hampton Lumber - Tillamook, OR

(Left to Right: Rodney Trammel-Hampton Lumber, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Interfor U.S., Inc. - Molalla, OR

(Left to Right: Rick Robertson-Interfor, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Western Forest Products - Vancouver, WA

(Left to Right: Rich Frazer-Western Forest Products, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


District Safety Awards: 2023 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

District 1: Hampton Lumber Mills Darrington Div. - Darrington, WA
District 2: Interfor U.S., Inc. - Philomath, OR
District 3: Woodgrain Lumber - Pilot Rock, OR
District 4: Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO
District 5: PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, WA


HI-Q Awards (2023 Recipients)

Boise Cascade Company - Kettle Falls, WA
C&D Lumber Company - Riddle, OR
Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA
Mount Hood Forest Products - Hood River, OR
PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Plummer, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US LLC - Vancouver, WA
Willamina Lumber Company - Willamina, OR


The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Gold

Silver

WWPA Honors 2024 Master Lumberman

May 8, 2024, 14:14 PM by wwpa admin2
April 18, 2024
WWPA concluded its 2024 Annual Meeting on April 16th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the event was a visit from U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman, (4th District, Arkansas), during the WWPA Industry Breakfast. Westerman spoke about his background in forestry and about the future of the lumber industry. The audience also received a surprise visit from U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (3rd District, Washington) who shared some of her insights working with the logging community in her district.

Another highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

2024 Master Lumberman


(Left to Right: Jeff Hahn (Idaho Forest Group), Tracey Row (Humboldt Sawmill Company), Hank Spears (Sierra Pacific Industries), Chris L. Cannon (Woodgrain), Joseph D. Krauss - (Bright Wood Corporation))


Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2019-2023)

Hampton Lumber - Tillamook, OR

(Left to Right: Rodney Trammel-Hampton Lumber, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Interfor U.S., Inc. - Molalla, OR

(Left to Right: Rick Robertson-Interfor, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Western Forest Products - Vancouver, WA

(Left to Right: Rich Frazer-Western Forest Products, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


District Safety Awards: 2023 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

District 1: Hampton Lumber Mills Darrington Div. - Darrington, WA
District 2: Interfor U.S., Inc. - Philomath, OR
District 3: Woodgrain Lumber - Pilot Rock, OR
District 4: Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO
District 5: PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, WA


HI-Q Awards (2023 Recipients)

Boise Cascade Company - Kettle Falls, WA
C&D Lumber Company - Riddle, OR
Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA
Mount Hood Forest Products - Hood River, OR
PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Plummer, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US LLC - Vancouver, WA
Willamina Lumber Company - Willamina, OR


The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Gold

Silver

WWPA Honors 2024 Master Lumberman

May 8, 2024, 14:14 PM by wwpa admin2
April 18, 2024
WWPA concluded its 2024 Annual Meeting on April 16th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the event was a visit from U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman, (4th District, Arkansas), during the WWPA Industry Breakfast. Westerman spoke about his background in forestry and about the future of the lumber industry. The audience also received a surprise visit from U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (3rd District, Washington) who shared some of her insights working with the logging community in her district.

Another highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

2024 Master Lumberman


(Left to Right: Jeff Hahn (Idaho Forest Group), Tracey Row (Humboldt Sawmill Company), Hank Spears (Sierra Pacific Industries), Chris L. Cannon (Woodgrain), Joseph D. Krauss - (Bright Wood Corporation))


Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2019-2023)

Hampton Lumber - Tillamook, OR

(Left to Right: Rodney Trammel-Hampton Lumber, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Interfor U.S., Inc. - Molalla, OR

(Left to Right: Rick Robertson-Interfor, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Western Forest Products - Vancouver, WA

(Left to Right: Rich Frazer-Western Forest Products, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


District Safety Awards: 2023 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

District 1: Hampton Lumber Mills Darrington Div. - Darrington, WA
District 2: Interfor U.S., Inc. - Philomath, OR
District 3: Woodgrain Lumber - Pilot Rock, OR
District 4: Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO
District 5: PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, WA


HI-Q Awards (2023 Recipients)

Boise Cascade Company - Kettle Falls, WA
C&D Lumber Company - Riddle, OR
Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA
Mount Hood Forest Products - Hood River, OR
PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Plummer, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US LLC - Vancouver, WA
Willamina Lumber Company - Willamina, OR


The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Gold

Silver

WWPA Honors 2024 Master Lumberman

May 8, 2024, 14:14 PM by wwpa admin2
April 18, 2024
WWPA concluded its 2024 Annual Meeting on April 16th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the event was a visit from U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman, (4th District, Arkansas), during the WWPA Industry Breakfast. Westerman spoke about his background in forestry and about the future of the lumber industry. The audience also received a surprise visit from U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (3rd District, Washington) who shared some of her insights working with the logging community in her district.

Another highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

2024 Master Lumberman


(Left to Right: Jeff Hahn (Idaho Forest Group), Tracey Row (Humboldt Sawmill Company), Hank Spears (Sierra Pacific Industries), Chris L. Cannon (Woodgrain), Joseph D. Krauss - (Bright Wood Corporation))


Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2019-2023)

Hampton Lumber - Tillamook, OR

(Left to Right: Rodney Trammel-Hampton Lumber, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Interfor U.S., Inc. - Molalla, OR

(Left to Right: Rick Robertson-Interfor, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Western Forest Products - Vancouver, WA

(Left to Right: Rich Frazer-Western Forest Products, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


District Safety Awards: 2023 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

District 1: Hampton Lumber Mills Darrington Div. - Darrington, WA
District 2: Interfor U.S., Inc. - Philomath, OR
District 3: Woodgrain Lumber - Pilot Rock, OR
District 4: Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO
District 5: PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, WA


HI-Q Awards (2023 Recipients)

Boise Cascade Company - Kettle Falls, WA
C&D Lumber Company - Riddle, OR
Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA
Mount Hood Forest Products - Hood River, OR
PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Plummer, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US LLC - Vancouver, WA
Willamina Lumber Company - Willamina, OR


The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Gold

Silver

WWPA Honors 2024 Master Lumberman

May 8, 2024, 14:14 PM by wwpa admin2
April 18, 2024
WWPA concluded its 2024 Annual Meeting on April 16th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the event was a visit from U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman, (4th District, Arkansas), during the WWPA Industry Breakfast. Westerman spoke about his background in forestry and about the future of the lumber industry. The audience also received a surprise visit from U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (3rd District, Washington) who shared some of her insights working with the logging community in her district.

Another highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

2024 Master Lumberman


(Left to Right: Jeff Hahn (Idaho Forest Group), Tracey Row (Humboldt Sawmill Company), Hank Spears (Sierra Pacific Industries), Chris L. Cannon (Woodgrain), Joseph D. Krauss - (Bright Wood Corporation))


Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2019-2023)

Hampton Lumber - Tillamook, OR

(Left to Right: Rodney Trammel-Hampton Lumber, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Interfor U.S., Inc. - Molalla, OR

(Left to Right: Rick Robertson-Interfor, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Western Forest Products - Vancouver, WA

(Left to Right: Rich Frazer-Western Forest Products, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


District Safety Awards: 2023 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

District 1: Hampton Lumber Mills Darrington Div. - Darrington, WA
District 2: Interfor U.S., Inc. - Philomath, OR
District 3: Woodgrain Lumber - Pilot Rock, OR
District 4: Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO
District 5: PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, WA


HI-Q Awards (2023 Recipients)

Boise Cascade Company - Kettle Falls, WA
C&D Lumber Company - Riddle, OR
Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA
Mount Hood Forest Products - Hood River, OR
PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Plummer, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US LLC - Vancouver, WA
Willamina Lumber Company - Willamina, OR


The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Gold

Silver

WWPA Honors 2024 Master Lumberman

May 8, 2024, 14:14 PM by wwpa admin2
April 18, 2024
WWPA concluded its 2024 Annual Meeting on April 16th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the event was a visit from U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman, (4th District, Arkansas), during the WWPA Industry Breakfast. Westerman spoke about his background in forestry and about the future of the lumber industry. The audience also received a surprise visit from U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (3rd District, Washington) who shared some of her insights working with the logging community in her district.

Another highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

2024 Master Lumberman


(Left to Right: Jeff Hahn (Idaho Forest Group), Tracey Row (Humboldt Sawmill Company), Hank Spears (Sierra Pacific Industries), Chris L. Cannon (Woodgrain), Joseph D. Krauss - (Bright Wood Corporation))


Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2019-2023)

Hampton Lumber - Tillamook, OR

(Left to Right: Rodney Trammel-Hampton Lumber, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Interfor U.S., Inc. - Molalla, OR

(Left to Right: Rick Robertson-Interfor, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Western Forest Products - Vancouver, WA

(Left to Right: Rich Frazer-Western Forest Products, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


District Safety Awards: 2023 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

District 1: Hampton Lumber Mills Darrington Div. - Darrington, WA
District 2: Interfor U.S., Inc. - Philomath, OR
District 3: Woodgrain Lumber - Pilot Rock, OR
District 4: Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO
District 5: PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, WA


HI-Q Awards (2023 Recipients)

Boise Cascade Company - Kettle Falls, WA
C&D Lumber Company - Riddle, OR
Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA
Mount Hood Forest Products - Hood River, OR
PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Plummer, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US LLC - Vancouver, WA
Willamina Lumber Company - Willamina, OR


The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Gold

Silver

WWPA Honors 2024 Master Lumberman

May 8, 2024, 14:14 PM by wwpa admin2
April 18, 2024
WWPA concluded its 2024 Annual Meeting on April 16th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the event was a visit from U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman, (4th District, Arkansas), during the WWPA Industry Breakfast. Westerman spoke about his background in forestry and about the future of the lumber industry. The audience also received a surprise visit from U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (3rd District, Washington) who shared some of her insights working with the logging community in her district.

Another highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

2024 Master Lumberman


(Left to Right: Jeff Hahn (Idaho Forest Group), Tracey Row (Humboldt Sawmill Company), Hank Spears (Sierra Pacific Industries), Chris L. Cannon (Woodgrain), Joseph D. Krauss - (Bright Wood Corporation))


Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2019-2023)

Hampton Lumber - Tillamook, OR

(Left to Right: Rodney Trammel-Hampton Lumber, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Interfor U.S., Inc. - Molalla, OR

(Left to Right: Rick Robertson-Interfor, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Western Forest Products - Vancouver, WA

(Left to Right: Rich Frazer-Western Forest Products, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


District Safety Awards: 2023 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

District 1: Hampton Lumber Mills Darrington Div. - Darrington, WA
District 2: Interfor U.S., Inc. - Philomath, OR
District 3: Woodgrain Lumber - Pilot Rock, OR
District 4: Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO
District 5: PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, WA


HI-Q Awards (2023 Recipients)

Boise Cascade Company - Kettle Falls, WA
C&D Lumber Company - Riddle, OR
Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA
Mount Hood Forest Products - Hood River, OR
PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Plummer, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US LLC - Vancouver, WA
Willamina Lumber Company - Willamina, OR


The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Gold

Silver

WWPA Honors 2024 Master Lumberman

May 8, 2024, 14:14 PM by wwpa admin2
April 18, 2024
WWPA concluded its 2024 Annual Meeting on April 16th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the event was a visit from U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman, (4th District, Arkansas), during the WWPA Industry Breakfast. Westerman spoke about his background in forestry and about the future of the lumber industry. The audience also received a surprise visit from U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (3rd District, Washington) who shared some of her insights working with the logging community in her district.

Another highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

2024 Master Lumberman


(Left to Right: Jeff Hahn (Idaho Forest Group), Tracey Row (Humboldt Sawmill Company), Hank Spears (Sierra Pacific Industries), Chris L. Cannon (Woodgrain), Joseph D. Krauss - (Bright Wood Corporation))


Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2019-2023)

Hampton Lumber - Tillamook, OR

(Left to Right: Rodney Trammel-Hampton Lumber, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Interfor U.S., Inc. - Molalla, OR

(Left to Right: Rick Robertson-Interfor, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Western Forest Products - Vancouver, WA

(Left to Right: Rich Frazer-Western Forest Products, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


District Safety Awards: 2023 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

District 1: Hampton Lumber Mills Darrington Div. - Darrington, WA
District 2: Interfor U.S., Inc. - Philomath, OR
District 3: Woodgrain Lumber - Pilot Rock, OR
District 4: Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO
District 5: PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, WA


HI-Q Awards (2023 Recipients)

Boise Cascade Company - Kettle Falls, WA
C&D Lumber Company - Riddle, OR
Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA
Mount Hood Forest Products - Hood River, OR
PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Plummer, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US LLC - Vancouver, WA
Willamina Lumber Company - Willamina, OR


The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Gold

Silver

WWPA Honors 2024 Master Lumberman

May 8, 2024, 14:14 PM by wwpa admin2
April 18, 2024
WWPA concluded its 2024 Annual Meeting on April 16th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the event was a visit from U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman, (4th District, Arkansas), during the WWPA Industry Breakfast. Westerman spoke about his background in forestry and about the future of the lumber industry. The audience also received a surprise visit from U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (3rd District, Washington) who shared some of her insights working with the logging community in her district.

Another highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

2024 Master Lumberman


(Left to Right: Jeff Hahn (Idaho Forest Group), Tracey Row (Humboldt Sawmill Company), Hank Spears (Sierra Pacific Industries), Chris L. Cannon (Woodgrain), Joseph D. Krauss - (Bright Wood Corporation))


Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2019-2023)

Hampton Lumber - Tillamook, OR

(Left to Right: Rodney Trammel-Hampton Lumber, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Interfor U.S., Inc. - Molalla, OR

(Left to Right: Rick Robertson-Interfor, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Western Forest Products - Vancouver, WA

(Left to Right: Rich Frazer-Western Forest Products, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


District Safety Awards: 2023 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

District 1: Hampton Lumber Mills Darrington Div. - Darrington, WA
District 2: Interfor U.S., Inc. - Philomath, OR
District 3: Woodgrain Lumber - Pilot Rock, OR
District 4: Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO
District 5: PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, WA


HI-Q Awards (2023 Recipients)

Boise Cascade Company - Kettle Falls, WA
C&D Lumber Company - Riddle, OR
Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA
Mount Hood Forest Products - Hood River, OR
PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Plummer, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US LLC - Vancouver, WA
Willamina Lumber Company - Willamina, OR


The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Gold

Silver

WWPA Honors 2024 Master Lumberman

April 18, 2024
WWPA concluded its 2024 Annual Meeting on April 16th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the event was a visit from U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman, (4th District, Arkansas), during the WWPA Industry Breakfast. Westerman spoke about his background in forestry and about the future of the lumber industry. The audience also received a surprise visit from U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (3rd District, Washington) who shared some of her insights working with the logging community in her district.

Another highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

2024 Master Lumberman


(Left to Right: Jeff Hahn (Idaho Forest Group), Tracey Row (Humboldt Sawmill Company), Hank Spears (Sierra Pacific Industries), Chris L. Cannon (Woodgrain), Joseph D. Krauss - (Bright Wood Corporation))


Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2019-2023)

Hampton Lumber - Tillamook, OR

(Left to Right: Rodney Trammel-Hampton Lumber, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Interfor U.S., Inc. - Molalla, OR

(Left to Right: Rick Robertson-Interfor, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Western Forest Products - Vancouver, WA

(Left to Right: Rich Frazer-Western Forest Products, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


District Safety Awards: 2023 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

District 1: Hampton Lumber Mills Darrington Div. - Darrington, WA
District 2: Interfor U.S., Inc. - Philomath, OR
District 3: Woodgrain Lumber - Pilot Rock, OR
District 4: Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO
District 5: PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, WA


HI-Q Awards (2023 Recipients)

Boise Cascade Company - Kettle Falls, WA
C&D Lumber Company - Riddle, OR
Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA
Mount Hood Forest Products - Hood River, OR
PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Plummer, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US LLC - Vancouver, WA
Willamina Lumber Company - Willamina, OR


The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Gold

Silver


WWPA Honors 2024 Master Lumberman

May 8, 2024, 14:14 PM by wwpa admin2
April 18, 2024
WWPA concluded its 2024 Annual Meeting on April 16th at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington. The three-day event brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and committee meetings.

A highlight of the event was a visit from U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman, (4th District, Arkansas), during the WWPA Industry Breakfast. Westerman spoke about his background in forestry and about the future of the lumber industry. The audience also received a surprise visit from U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (3rd District, Washington) who shared some of her insights working with the logging community in her district.

Another highlight of the meeting was the Master Lumberman Awards. The award recognizes outstanding lumber grading and quality control professionals in the Western lumber industry. It is a prestigious honor with only a select few achieving Master Lumberman status each year.

Below are the winners of the WWPA Master Lumberman Awards, Safety Awards and Hi-Q Awards:

2024 Master Lumberman


(Left to Right: Jeff Hahn (Idaho Forest Group), Tracey Row (Humboldt Sawmill Company), Hank Spears (Sierra Pacific Industries), Chris L. Cannon (Woodgrain), Joseph D. Krauss - (Bright Wood Corporation))


Chairman's Award

Lowest 5-year incidence rate awards (2019-2023)

Hampton Lumber - Tillamook, OR

(Left to Right: Rodney Trammel-Hampton Lumber, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Interfor U.S., Inc. - Molalla, OR

(Left to Right: Rick Robertson-Interfor, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


Western Forest Products - Vancouver, WA

(Left to Right: Rich Frazer-Western Forest Products, Troy Little-WWPA Second Vice Chairman)


District Safety Awards: 2023 Lowest 1-year incidence rate awards by district

District 1: Hampton Lumber Mills Darrington Div. - Darrington, WA
District 2: Interfor U.S., Inc. - Philomath, OR
District 3: Woodgrain Lumber - Pilot Rock, OR
District 4: Montrose Forest Products - Montrose, CO
District 5: PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, WA


HI-Q Awards (2023 Recipients)

Boise Cascade Company - Kettle Falls, WA
C&D Lumber Company - Riddle, OR
Canyon Lumber Company, Inc. - Everett, WA
Interfor U.S. Inc. - Longview, WA
Mount Hood Forest Products - Hood River, OR
PotlatchDeltic Corporation - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Plummer, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - St. Maries, ID
Stimson Lumber Company - Clatskanie, OR
Stimson Lumber Company - Tillamook, OR
Western Forest Products US LLC - Vancouver, WA
Willamina Lumber Company - Willamina, OR


The annual meeting concluded with the Industry Reception and Exchange Show, offering another opportunity for attendees to network. The annual meeting serves as a valuable platform for the WWPA to connect its members, address industry issues, and promote collaboration. If you're interested in learning more about WWPA or the annual meeting, visit https://www.wwpa.org/about-wwpa/annual-meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Gold

Silver