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WHO’S WHO – MORTIMER Continued from page 2
Mortimer who specializes in Pine and Cedar, earned a Bachelor of Arts in
Finance from Washington State University, located in Pullman, WA, in 2002. He
joined the Idaho Forest Group team in September of 2015. His first position in the
forest products industry was in 2003 as a sales trainee for Hardwoods Specialty
Products. Additional areas of the industry in which Mortimer has worked include
desk sales, inside and outside sales, as well as operations manager.
Idaho Forest Group is a member of the North American Wholesale Lumber
Association.
In his spare time Mortimer enjoys participating in triathlons, playing basketball
and golf. He has been married to Jennifer for 13 years and the couple has one son,
Logan.
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WHO’S WHO – MATTHEWS Continued from page 2
and Corrigan, TX. In addition to producing its standard offerings, RoyOMartin
operates a dedicated canter mill from its Chopin, LA, plant from which it produces
a variety of small timbers.
The recipient of a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management and Tourism
from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA, Matthews has one son
and one daughter with her husband, Dustin Matthews. Matthews and her husband
have organized and managed an annual golf tournament in Alexandria, LA, since
2005 to benefit The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research and
recently, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In total, the event has raised more
than $100,000.
RoyOMartin celebrated its 100-year anniversary in November 2023 and continues
to grow its production through two recently completed plant expansions.
For more information, reach out to Matthews at 800-808-6127, Kelly.matthews@royomartin.com
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WHO’S WHO – METZGER Continued from page 2
comprehensive understanding of both the buying and selling aspects of kiln-dried
lumber, coupled with his experience in selling protective products, provides him
with unique insights into the specific needs of kiln-drying customers.
Metzger's educational background includes an associate’s degree in wildlife
technology from Penn State University - DuBois and a bachelor's degree in business
administration from Edinboro University. His strong commitment to delivering
a customer experience rooted in honesty and integrity aligns perfectly with
Nyle Dry Kilns' values. Metzger is passionate about collaborating with customers
to enhance their businesses, and his addition to the team is anticipated to bring
valuable perspectives and drive
further success.
Nyle Dry Kilns is thrilled to
have Metzger on board and looks
forward to the contributions he
will bring to the company and its
clients.
For more information visit
www.nyle.com. n
WHO’S WHO –
HARRIS
Continued from page 2
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Harris recently joined Delta
Forestry Group in September of
2023. He has been in the forest
products industry for over 30
years. He started his career in the
forest products industry at Paynter
Timber Ltd., located in New Zealand,
where he sold framing lumber
and imported hardwood trellis
into the New Zealand domestic
market for six years. He then immigrated
to Vancouver in 1997,
where he worked for Interfor as
general manager of export sales
and marketing for 18 years.
He graduated high school for
Christ’s College in Christchurch,
New Zealand. He then went on
to receive a bachelor’s degree in
marketing and economics, as well
as diplomas in farm management
and agriculture, from Lincoln
University in Christchurch, New
Zealand. He also received a certificate
in agriculture from Flock
House in Bulls, New Zealand.
In his spare time, Harris enjoys
fishing, hiking, rugby, tennis
and learning his family’s history.
He has been married to his wife
Vicky Harris for 28 years and has
two sons and one daughter.
Delta Forestry Group is a member
of BC Wood, North American
Wholesale Lumber Association
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