Jan 04, 2010. /Lesprom Network/. Universal Forest Products, Inc. announced changes to its structure. Beginning January 1, 2010, Universal Forest Products Eastern Division, Inc. will be divided into two entities: a Northern Division and a Southern Division. Scott Greene, currently president of the Eastern Division, will become president of the Southern Division. Robert Lees, a 32-year Universal veteran and regional vice president of the Company’s Northeast Region, is being promoted to president of the Northern Division. The company also announces the appointment of Michael Mordell to Executive Vice President of Purchasing. Mordell, an industry veteran and 16-year Universal manager and leader, will oversee the newly integrated purchasing company, and replaces David Phelps, who is retiring. Additionally, the Company’s legal entity structure is being modified to more closely reflect its management structure. “We are well positioned for 2010 and beyond,” Chief Executive Officer Michael B. Glenn said. “We’re structured for growth, we have the right leaders in the right positions, we have opportunity at our doorstep, and we have hard-working, dedicated employees ready for a new path of growth. These are exciting times for Universal Forest Products.” Universal Forest Products, Inc. is a holding company that provides capital, management and administrative resources to subsidiaries that design, manufacture and market wood and wood-alternative products for DIY/retail home centers and other retailers, structural lumber products for the manufactured housing industry, engineered wood components for the site-built construction market, and specialty wood packaging and components for various industries.