by ssbhayani | Mar 19, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Cross-Discipline Approach Leads To WUI Success In California Jackson MorrillPresident & CEO of the American Wood Council Following last year’s catastrophic fires, California has become the epicenter of debate over how communities build (and rebuild) in populated... by ssbhayani | Mar 19, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Updates From The APA Newsroom APA Names New Director of Quality Services Division Daniel Hovanec APA – The Engineered Wood Association is pleased to announce the hire of Daniel Hovanec as the new director of certification and quality services. Hovanec holds a master’s... by ssbhayani | Mar 19, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Columns, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Spring Into New Educational Opportunities With NAWLA Academy The lumber market never stands still — and neither should the professionals who power it. With shifting price dynamics, tightening margins and rapidly advancing technology, today’s lumber and building... by ssbhayani | Mar 19, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Industry News Liz Maia Promoted At Disdero Lumber Co. Liz Maia Liz Maia was recently promoted to sales manager of Lock-Deck at Clackamas, OR-based, Disdero Lumber Co. after Gunnar Brinck announced his retirement. Disdero is a national wholesaler providing specialty... by ssbhayani | Feb 5, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Western Wood Preservers Institute Seeks Executive Director Western Wood Preservers Institute (WWPI) is seeking an experienced, visionary leader to serve as its next executive director in representing the preservative- and fire-retardant-treated wood industry across... by ssbhayani | Jan 9, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Feature Stories, Industry News, Softwood Forest Products Buyer
Freshly Redesigned Traders Market: 2025 Event Recap Recently, the North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) brought the industry together in Kansas City, MO, for one of the biggest events of the year: Traders Market. This year’s gathering had a fresh energy...