Sherwood Lumber Corp., a national leader, innovator and solutions provider to the Lumber and Building Materials Industries specializing in quality lumber, panel, and engineered wood products announced the establishment of a California-based sales office complete with enhanced distribution capabilities. This move strongly reaffirms the company’s vision and commitment to significantly grow sales on the West Coast.
“The timely expansion of our sales and distribution capabilities, bench-marking Sherwood’s commitment to growth on the West Coast, complements the existing high-volume, commodity-driven trading program with the infusion of a seasoned specialty sales and distribution platform,” said Bart Bartholomew, VP Sales – West Coast, Sherwood Lumber.
At the helm of the company’s California expansion, Sherwood Lumber is pleased to welcome Mr. Bruce Garrett & Mr. Paul Johnson, two well-respected and highly experienced professionals, to the Sherwood Lumber family.
Bruce Garrett has 32 years distinguished experience specializing in the Western Forest Products industry. Bruce will join Sherwood in the position of Director – Western Distribution.
Paul Johnson is a 25-year veteran of the Forest Products industry including: Georgia-Pacific, NORPAC, and BMD. Paul will join Sherwood in the position ofSales and Purchasing Manager for California Distribution.
These individuals will provide Sherwood Lumber a West Coast base for it’s already extensive lumber and building material distribution footprint. This strategic expansion will continue its foray into the specialty products market that first started in early 2012 with its engineered lumber program in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
