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ProVia has announced two key promotions within the company’s Corporate Leadership Team (CLT). Both appointments will be effective Jan. 1, 2025. Phil Wengerd is stepping into the role of Vice President of Innovation and Strategy and will lead ProVia’s newly created Innovation Team. Jake Calhoun is being promoted to Vice President of Marketing and will lead the Product Management and Creative and Design teams along with product marketing, content development, social media, advertising, public relations, and oversight of the ProVia brand and positioning in the marketplace. https://lnkd.in/gq2PsBB7

ECI Software Solutions announced Sarah Hagan, president and chief operating officer at ECI, has been named a 2024 Gold Globee winner in the “Woman Executive of the Year–Technology Products and Services” category of the 17th Annual Globee Awards for Achievement (Women in Business). “I am deeply honored to be recognized alongside such inspiring women leaders from around the world,” Hagan said. “This achievement is a reflection of the incredible team and customers who continue to help us grow, challenge the status quo, and push boundaries. At the heart of our mission is empowering others to reach their fullest potential, and I am grateful for the opportunity to uplift our colleagues and customers on this journey.” https://lnkd.in/gjWxTSzw

The Detering Company announced that it has been named one of Houston’s Top Places to Work for the third year in a row. This prestigious award, organized by the Houston Chronicle, recognizes outstanding workplaces in the Houston area based on anonymous employee surveys conducted by Energage. “We are incredibly honored to receive this recognition for the third consecutive year,” said Carl Detering Jr., Chairman & CEO of The Detering Company. “This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to fostering a workplace where they thrive.” https://lnkd.in/gWqfc-Ws

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LBM operations come in all shapes and sizes, and their challenges vary widely from one market to the next, making the most effective technology solutions never a one-size-fits-all. This webinar will feature a conversation with Adam Bartlett from Arnold Lumber Company. Adam will talk with LBM Journal's Senior Editor Michael Berger and Epicor's Gerald Mortimer about Arnold Lumber's experience with Epicor, including how long they've been a customer and why they chose Epicor as their ERP solution. Find the link to register in the event below.

CALLING ALL CREDIT MANAGERS Think you've heard the best worst excuse for non-payment? Send it to Thea Dudley at [email protected] for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card! Winner will be announced during her upcoming webinar on December 17th. Keep an eye out for the link to register.

“We are a people-first organization, and we actually follow through on it. Our mission statement is, ‘Be gracious to each other, embrace our customers, sell lumber, components, and designs.’ We take care of our employees, they take care of the customers, and everything else kind of works itself out," Simonson Lumber Co President Eric Borchardt said. Founded in 1913 by Nels Simonson, the lumberyard grew quickly and remained a family-owned operation for three generations. Now headquartered in St. Cloud, MN, Simonson Lumber has five lumberyards as well as a truss plant, and works primarily in custom home and multifamily building, offering design services, estimating and delivery of a number of materials including decking, roofing, windows, and trusses. Read about Simonson Lumber in the November/December issue of LBM Journal or at https://lnkd.in/gZ_b6zKq #LBM #buildingmaterials #buildingsupply

Thanks to Michael Berger at LBM Journal for featuring us in his article alongside some of the most exciting companies shaping the future of the LBM industry! As a digital experience platform designed for building supply our sole purpose is to make LBM dealers' lives easier. That's why we love to see the innovation that is taking place across the industry—long may it continue! If you haven’t checked it out yet, here’s the link to the article: https://lnkd.in/e95xnduQ To make things a little easier, we compiled all dealer technology companies mentioned in the article into the graphic below so you can check them out ???? #LBMTech #CreditManagement #ERP #Ecommerce #CustomerPortal #LBM

Digger Specialties, Inc. (DSI), through its Westbury? Aluminum Railing, leads the industry in transforming outdoor living spaces with innovative, high-quality products that combine style, durability, and functionality. With aluminum railing now the fastest-growing choice in deck and railing projects, DSI distinguishes itself by offering one of the most extensive and advanced selections in the industry. Westbury, DSI’s flagship aluminum railing line, includes eight unique railing systems, providing contractors, builders, and homeowners with solutions for any design and functional requirement. https://lnkd.in/gvUCHqKH

Ace Retail Holdings—the parent company of?Westlake Ace Hardware, Great Lakes Ace Hardware, and other retail hardware brands—recently promoted Tony Houk to vice president of store operations. In his new role, Houk will oversee all store operations across Ace Retail Holdings’ 250+ locations. He will also sit on the company’s Executive Committee. “Tony is a proven leader whose strategic vision and innovative approaches have been instrumental in our growth,” said Joe Jeffries, president and CEO of Ace Retail Holdings. “Throughout his career with Ace and Great Lakes Ace, he consistently improved operational efficiencies and market presence. His promotion to vice president of store operations is well deserved.” https://lnkd.in/gbr5cf2a