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PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Lumber is a lot like wine—different types of grapes grow in different kinds of geographical areas. The same general concept applies to timber. Our buyers know precisely where on the Eastern Seaboard to seek out and find where it grows the best. We also source from other areas of the Appalachian forest. Our NHLA-Trained Purchasing Team has long-established relationships with various sawmills all over the entire Eastern United States. This helps ensure that we buy the best possible lumber that’s available.

CONTACT US

Meet Our Procurement Team

Kenneth D. Stephens
Ken has more than 46 years of experience in the lumber industry, including 12 years as a business owner and two years leading the Robert C. Byrd Hardwood Technical Center in West Virginia. For the past 20 years, he has specialized in purchasing at Associated Hardwoods, Inc., combining industry knowledge with long-standing supplier relationships.
Kenneth D. Stephens
Lumber Procurement Specialist
Expert in sourcing green lumber, kiln-dried, and exotics.
(828) 699-4307
David M. Lupsha
Dave joined Associated Hardwoods, Inc. in 2000 after gaining hands-on sawmill experience. A 1987 graduate of the National Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association Lumber Inspection School, he applies his expertise in lumber inspection and quality to support the company’s long-term success.
David M. Lupsha
Plywood Procurement Specialist
Specializes in procuring quality plywood.
(828) 396-0542
Kevin Bennett Thompson
Bennett, a graduate of West Virginia University with a degree in Wood Science and Forestry, has worked in the lumber industry since 2013. He joined Associated Hardwoods, Inc. in 2022 and focuses on lumber procurement in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.
Kevin Bennett Thompson
Lumber Procurement Specialist
Green lumber buyer focused in Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, North Carolina, and Iowa.
(540) 461-2366
William M. Cope, Jr.
Marty has over 54 years of experience in the lumber industry, starting from stacking lumber and advancing to Lumber Inspector and Buyer. For the past 20 years, he has been a valued member of Associated Hardwoods, Inc., bringing unmatched experience and knowledge to procurement.
William M. Cope, Jr.
Lumber Procurement Specialist
Green lumber buyer focused in Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, Michigan, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, and Indiana.
(615) 351-7921