BOISE CASCADE - Key Persons
Biographical information: Amy serves on our audit committee. Amy has 25 years of experience in manufacturing, commodities, global marketing, and distribution. She has held executive leadership roles as chief executive officer, chief financial officer, and president from 2006 to 2021. Amy has served on multiple boards in various roles, including a past directorship with Red Lion Hotels Corporation (2018 - 2020), a publicly traded company listed on the NYSE. She has sat on the board of directors of Philly Shipyard ASA, a public company listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, from 2010 to 2022.
Qualifications: Amy brings experience in strategic leadership, business development, financial management, capital structure strategies and commodity and enterprise risk management to our board. More
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President of Manufacturing Operations
Chris began his career at Boise Cascade in 2000 and has held several leadership roles in the company's manufacturing division. He earned both a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a master's degree in Wood Science from West Virginia University. More
Chris serves on our audit committee as well as the compensation committee. He became a Boise Cascade Company director in February 2013 in connection with our initial public offering. Prior to February 2013, he was a director of our former parent company, Boise Cascade Holdings, L.L.C., from 2004 to 2013. In August 2014, he became a general partner of CJMV-GMC-AHSS, L.P. (d/b/a Autism Home Support Services, Inc.), a provider of therapy and counseling services for children with autism. In 2012, Chris began teaching at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and currently serves as an adjunct professor, investor in residence, and faculty adviser. In September 2011, he became a general partner of CJM Ventures, L.L.C. and OPTO Holdings, L.P. (d/b/a/ OPTO International, Inc.). From 1999 until 2011, he was employed by Madison Dearborn Partners, L.L.C. and served as a managing director concentrating on investments in the basic industries sector. Prior to joining Madison Dearborn, Chris was with AEA Investors, Inc. and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated. He is a current director of Cedar Capital, LLC, a registered investment adviser that operates registered investment companies (2012 to present).
Job Titles:
- Branch Manager - Pompano, FL
Biographical information: Craig serves on our audit committee. Craig has a strong background in technology and service-based business. He has held a number of senior sales positions from 1985 - 1994 with Unisys Corporation, a publicly traded, international provider of computer and systems solutions. In 1994 he co-founded Retail Lockbox, Inc., an industry leader in remittance processing, credit card payments, and document management services, headquartered in Seattle, WA. Craig is currently CEO and president of Lockbox, Inc. (1994 - present). He is the past chair (2020-2021) of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Seattle Branch, and has served as a board member from 2015-2021.
Qualifications: Craig brings experience in vision-setting and strategic direction to our board. More
Biographical information: David serves on the compensation committee as well as our corporate governance and nominating committee. He is currently a director and formerly the chief executive officer and executive chair of Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., a NYSE-listed operator of metals service centers. Prior to joining Reliance in 1981, Mr. Hannah held various professional positions at Ernst & Whinney, a predecessor firm to Ernst & Young, LLP. He is a certified public accountant.
Qualifications: David's experience as a chief executive officer of a major distribution company provides valuable insight on operational and industry issues. He also provides strong accounting and financial expertise to our board. More
Job Titles:
- Chairman of Our Audit Committee
- Director
Biographical information: Duane currently serves as the chair of our audit committee and is also on the corporate governance and nominating committee. He was the board chair of Boise Cascade Holdings, L.L.C. from December 2008 until 2013, and also was a director of Boise Cascade Holdings, L.L.C. from 2005 to 2008. He became a Boise Cascade Company director and board chair in February 2013 in connection with our initial public offering. Duane also served as an interim chief executive officer of Boise Cascade, L.L.C. from December 2008 to August 2009. Prior to joining our Company, he was president and chief executive officer of Willamette Industries, an international paper and forest products company, until its sale in 2002. During his 23-year career with Willamette, Duane held numerous operating and finance positions with increasing responsibilities before becoming president and chief executive officer. He is a current director of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (2003 to present), and StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. (2009 to present; publicly traded until 2016).
Qualifications: Duane's experience as a chief executive officer of a major forest products company provides our board of directors with valuable insight on operational and industry issues. He also provides strong accounting and financial expertise to our board. More
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President, Human Resources
- SVP
Erin was promoted to SVP in 2019. She rejoined Boise Cascade in 2016 after serving as SVP of HR for a global, family-owned private company in Boise for 10 years. Erin received a master's in organizational leadership from Gonzaga University and a bachelor's in forest management from Washington State University, beginning her career with Boise Cascade as a forester. She currently serves on the board of the Idaho Community Foundation. More
Job Titles:
- Regional Sales Manager, Latin America
Job Titles:
- Executive Vice President
- in 2006 As a Sales Representative
Jeff joined Boise Cascade in 2006 as a sales representative and has taken on increased responsibility over the last 14 years. He most recently served as Vice President and General Manager of the Eastern Region. Jeff has nearly 30 years of industry experience. He holds a bachelor's degree in Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology. More
Jill Twedt - Chief Legal Officer, Secretary, SVP
Job Titles:
- Corporate Secretary
- General Counsel
- Senior Vice President
Jill joined the company in 2007. She was appointed Legal and Corporate Secretary in 2017 and promoted to VP, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary in 2019, and promoted to SVP in 2020. Prior to joining the Company, she practiced employment law litigation. Jill earned her law degree from University of Idaho and a bachelor's degree from the College of Idaho, where she is the chair for the Board of Trustees. Jill serves on the board of the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement (NCASI) and the St. Luke's Health System in Idaho. In 2023, she was selected to the DirectWomen Highly Accomplished Lawyers Board Institute Class. More
Job Titles:
- Branch Manager
- Vice President, BMD Eastern Operations
Jim joined the company in 2008 as a Branch Manager. He was selected to lead the BMD Northeast Region in 2016 and promoted to General Manager, Eastern Operations in 2020. He holds a bachelor's degree in Business from Missouri State University. More
Job Titles:
- Vice President, BMD Western Operations
Jo joined the company in 2005 as an Admin Manager at the Salt Lake City branch. She was promoted to Sr. Location Controller in 2012, to Branch Manager in 2015, and to General Manager of BMD Western Operations in 2021. She holds a bachelor's degree in Business Finance from the University of Utah. A two-time All-American athlete herself, Jo is the founder and executive director of the Utah Avalanche youth soccer club.
Biographical information: Karen serves on our compensation committee as well as the corporate governance and nominating committee. Before her retirement in March 2014, Karen was the senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary for Boise Inc. from August 2010 until its acquisition by Packaging Corporation of America in late 2013. Boise Inc. was a manufacturer of packaging and paper products. From February 2008 to July 2010, she served as Boise Inc.'s vice president, general counsel, and secretary. From October 2004 to February 2008, Karen served as vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary of Boise Cascade, L.L.C. During her 30 years in the forest products industry, she held various legal and compliance positions, which included over 15 years of experience as a corporate secretary for various public and private entities in the forest products industry.
Qualifications: Karen has relevant industry and company experience and provides strong corporate governance and compliance skills to our board of directors. More
Job Titles:
- Chief Financial Officer
- SVP
- Treasurer
Kelly was promoted to SVP, CFO and Treasurer in May 2021. His previous positions were VP, Controller and Director of Strategic Planning and Internal Audit. He is a certified public accountant and has worked for the Company since 1996. He received a B.A. in accounting from Boise State University. Kelly serves on a regional advisory board for FM Global. More
Job Titles:
- Director
- Chairman of Our Compensation Committee
Biographical information: Kris currently serves as the chair of our compensation committee and is also on the corporate governance and nominating committee. He is currently a private consultant. He retired from Buckeye Technologies Inc. in 2012, where he served as president, chief operating officer, and a director. Buckeye, a publicly traded producer of cellulose-based specialty products, was acquired by Georgia-Pacific in 2013. During his career at Buckeye, Kris also served as chief financial officer and head of Buckeye's nonwovens business. Prior to joining Buckeye in 1994, he was employed by Procter & Gamble Company.
Qualifications: Kris' experience as president, chief operating officer, and director provides insight on strategic and operational issues and valuable business knowledge. He also provides relevant industry experience and strong corporate governance and compliance skills to our board of directors. More
Job Titles:
- Director
- Lead Independent Director and Chair of Our Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee
Biographical information: Mack currently serves as lead independent director and chair of our corporate governance and nominating committee. He was senior vice president of corporate affairs with Weyerhaeuser Company, a NYSE-listed timberlands, and wood products company, until his retirement in 2004. Mack currently operates a consulting services business. Prior to joining Weyerhaeuser in 1979, Mack was employed by the U.S. Forest Service, Maryland National Capital Parks & Planning Commission, and the National Park Service. In February 2021, he was appointed as a director to the board of US Ecology, Inc.
Qualifications: Mack has relevant industry experience and provides strong corporate governance and compliance skills to our board of directors. More
Mike was promoted to EVP in 2019, after previous promotions to SVP in 2017 and VP in 2016. Mike joined Boise Cascade in 1999 and has served in several leadership roles in the field and the corporate office. He has an MBA from Cranfield University in U.K. and a bachelor's degree in forestry from Australian National University. Mike currently serves on the board of trustees for the APA-Engineered Wood Association. More
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Director
Nate was promoted to CEO in 2020. Prior to being named CEO, he was promoted to senior vice president in 2017 to lead the EWP sales and marketing organization, and was named chief operating officer (COO) in January 2019, responsible for overseeing the Wood Products and Building Materials Distribution divisions. Nate joined Boise Cascade in 2015. He earned a bachelor's degree in civil and environmental engineering from the University of Wisconsin and also attended the Tuck School of Business Executive Education Program at Dartmouth University. Nate serves on the board of directors for the American Wood Council. He is also a current director of IDACORP, Inc. and its primary subsidiary Idaho Power Company. More
Biographical information: Nate has served as our chief executive officer since March 6, 2020 and is not an independent director. He serves on no committees. Prior to his position as CEO, he served in various roles, including chief operating officer, and senior vice president of engineered wood products in our Wood Products segment. Prior to joining Boise Cascade in 2015, Nate was employed with Weyerhaeuser Company, a NYSE-listed timberlands and wood products company, as vice president of distribution.
Qualifications: Nate has over 30 years of industry experience in manufacturing and distribution. As chief executive officer, he is also able to provide valuable insight on the Company, as well as operational and financial information that is critical to board discussions. More
Job Titles:
- Account Manager, Caribbean
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President of Engineered Wood Products ( EWP ) Sales and Marketing
Rob joined the company's Wood Products division as a Business Optimization Engineer in 2014 and accepted a Director position with EWP Sales and Marketing in March 2019. Rob had more than 20 years of broad industry experience in manufacturing and distribution prior to joining Boise Cascade. He holds a bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Oregon. More
Biographical information: Sue serves on our audit committee as well as the compensation committee. She recently retired from the role of chief information officer for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in Seattle, WA. Prior to joining the foundation in 2016, Sue was vice president of Applications and Project Management Office at Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions, where she delivered global integrated system platforms. Prior to joining Honeywell in 2014, she served as chief information officer at Intermec, where she led the company's IT and enterprise business analytics and headed integration and operational excellence for all IT systems when Intermec was acquired by Honeywell. Sue is a current Director of Lancium, Inc. (2022 to present).
Qualifications: Sue's experience as chief information officer provides insight on strategic and operational issues and valuable business knowledge, particularly as it relates to technology innovation, information security and controls, and implementation of enterprise-wide systems. More
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President, Purchasing
Tom was promoted to VP in 2016 and SVP in 2021. He joined the Boise Cascade in 1981 and his previous roles include Division Operations Manager, Pacific Region Manager and Branch Manager. Tom has a bachelor's degree in business with a dual major in management and marketing from the University of Idaho. More
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Finance and Commodity Sales
Troy joined the Wood Products division in 1990 as an internal auditor. He has a broad range of experience on both the financial side and the operational side, including serving as Regional Manager for six manufacturing facilities in Oregon. Troy became Division Controller in 2016, Financial Manager in 2018, and added Commodity Sales to his responsibilities in 2021. He has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the College of Idaho. Troy currently serves on the boards of the Bishop Kelly High School Foundation in Boise as well as the Western Wood Products Association (WWPA). More