Northwest Hardwoods Inc. (NWH) has named Nathan Jeppson as CEO and Chairman effective January 7, 2019, and will report directly to the Board of Directors of NWH. TJ Rosengarth will remain on the board of NWH to ensure a smooth transition for the business, as the company says in the press release received by Lesprom Network.
Nathan brings significant leadership experience to NWH, most recently serving as President of Shell Chemical LP and General Manager of a multi-billion-dollar division of Shell with leadership positions in a broad range of basic and intermediate chemicals. Previously, Nathan led Shell's synthetic alcohol and ethoxylates (surfactants) business. Prior to Shell, Nathan was promoted rapidly through the Dow Chemical Company and served in a variety of significant leadership positions across markets in North America, China, the Middle East, South East Asia, and Europe.
TJ Rosengarth will be pursuing other opportunities outside the hardwood lumber industry.
Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. is the leading manufacturer of high-quality hardwood lumber in North America.
