Sep 30, 2009. /Lesprom Network/. The North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) announced the appointment of Gary Vitale, formerly of Hager Lumber, to the position of president, effective October 15. Vitale, who served as President and CEO of Hager, brings 25 years of industry experience to NAWLA, the association said in a release. Vitale will be responsible for managing the operations of the NAWLA offices and will coordinate the volunteer activities of the association officers, directors and committees. NAWLA is an international trade association of more than 650 forest products and building materials industry wholesalers, manufacturers and industry specific companies.