ALPINE, Wy. — Jenkins Lumber and Hardware has announced that Randy Grill has earned the title of company president. Grill was hired by Dave Jenkins in 2018 to ultimately run Jenkins Lumber. Grill’s background as a general
Kodiak Interiors Group Makes Leadership Moves
Kodiak Building Partners announced today the transition of its Interiors Group President Doug Rapier, into an advisory role and the promotions of Greg Ulvedal and Kirk Dryden to co-presidents of the Interiors Group. Rapier and
5 Tips for Building & Sustaining Company Culture
Building and sustaining strong company culture has always been a priority in any industry and business. With increased virtual arrangements and decentralized business models, it is more important than ever to keep your culture strong.
Paving the Path for Success with Succession Planning: Why You Should Invest in Future Leaders
Top talent is hard to find, especially for the lumber and building materials industry—as baby boomers begin to age out of the workforce, the LBM industry is left to scramble for filling the leadership positions
Kodiak CEO Applauds Court Ruling
On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled to block an Occupational Safety and Health Administration rule that would have mandated vaccines or Covid-19 tests at companies with 100 employees or more. On Friday, many business executives celebrated the
The Untapped Market of Potential: Attracting Women to the LBM Industry
Although the building materials industry is one of the largest industries in the country, it’s no surprise that it also lacks women talent in the workforce. Out of the entire industry’s workforce, only 10% of
Kodiak Building Partners Acquires Shepley Wood Products
Kodiak Building Partners announced the acquisition of Shepley Wood Products. Shepley was founded in 1978 and serves professional builders, architects, designers, and homeowners in the southeastern Massachusetts market. Tony Shepley, the owner and president of Shepley Wood
The Importance of Corporate Giving: Why Giving Back Is Your Best Business Strategy
If you’re involved in any type of business, you’ve probably heard the term “corporate greed”—you’ve also probably heard of “giving back”. We get it—some people who criticize companies for their lack of community work and
Kodiak Building Partners Sponsors Women of LBM Webinar
Kodiak Building Partners is sponsoring Women of LBM’s second webinar, How to Build Your Personal Leadership Brand.” This free webinar is designed for women in the LBM industry who wish to build their leadership style and
Kodiak Building Partners Acquires Carl’s Building Supply
Kodiak Building Partners has acquired Carl’s Building Supply. Founded in 1947, Carl’s serves the lumber and hardware needs of builders and homeowners in the greater Olympic Peninsula market in western Washington. Carl’s owner Lawrence Johnson will remain