It all started in 2011 as an idea to invest in a steel fabricator with loads of potential just outside of Denver. Over the ensuing years, and following a disciplined path of rolling up a collection of
Kodiak Makes MDM’s 2023 Top Building Materials/Construction Distributors List
It’s Top Distributors Week here at Modern Distribution Management — the week in which we air our webcast that analyzes our 2023 Top Distributors Lists, and when our accompanying feature goes live in both the web
Kodiak’s Jenny Vasquez Makes LBM Journal’s 40 Under 40
One of the thorniest and most consistently challenging issues facing the LBM community is attracting, hiring, and retaining young talent. That’s why we’ve launched the LBM 40 Under 40—to recognize and celebrate the growing class
A ‘Patriot Project’ & Open Letter from Kodiak’s CEO
Kodiak Building Partners, including CEO and president Steve Swinney, have announced the Patriot Project Initiative via an open letter to the LBM Industry. Swinney, who is also the chairman of the company’s not-for-profit Kodiak Building
LMC Dealers Complete Kellogg School of Management Leadership Excellence Masterclass
Wayne, Pa. — LMC has announced that some members have completed this year’s Leadership Excellence Masterclass. This executive-level program is designed for leaders who want to excel in today’s dynamic business landscape. This masterclass was held from
Kodiak Building Partners Celebrates 2023 Class of Emerging Leaders
HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. — Kodiak Building Partners has announced its 2023 class of Emerging Leaders has graduated from the program after attending the final conference and graduation last week in Denver. The Kodiak 2023 Emerging Leaders include
Kodiak Promotes Cody Brooks to President of Barton Supply
Kodiak Building Partners and Barton Supply have promoted Cody Brooks to President of Barton Supply. Brooks will lead all operations at Barton’s four locations. He has served as Director of Sales at Barton Supply since
Christensen Lumber Company Celebrates 100th Business Anniversary
Kodiak Building Partners and Christensen Lumber Company announced Christensen is celebrating its 100th business anniversary. The company was founded as Luehrs-Christensen Coal & Lumber Company in March of 1923 in Fremont, Neb., by Alfred Christensen and Robert Leuhrs.
Jenny Vasquez Scales HR at Kodiak Building Partners
For as long as she can remember, Jenny Vasquez has always been passionate about helping others achieve their full potential. In all areas of her life, Vasquez is a natural coach, a natural cheerleader, and a true
Pat Moretti Promoted at Ricci Lumber
HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. — Kodiak Building Partners and Ricci Lumber have announced the promotion of Pat Moretti to president of Ricci Lumber. Moretti joined Ricci in 1977 in the hardware department stocking and merchandising and has been with the