84 Lumber appoints new Vice President for Engineered Wood Products segment

The new hire will be reporting to the vice president of Installed Sales & Manufacturing

84 Lumber today announced the appointment of James Abbott as Vice President of Engineered Wood Products, starting this month, March 2020. In this new company role, Abbott will report to VP of Installed Sales & Manufacturing Ken Kucera and will work to grow 84 Lumber's engineered wood products programs into new markets and with new customers.

ÔÇ£Jim brings extensive knowledge and experience to 84 Lumber,ÔÇØ said Kucera. ÔÇ£We want to provide EWP programs and solutions to even more customers, both regionally and nationally, and we believe Abbott will be successful in doing that. WeÔÇÖre excited to have him on board.ÔÇØ

Abbott will leverage the momentum that 84 Lumber is already seeing to establish the company as the number one premier supplier of engineered wood products. He aims to align the goals of suppliers and customers nationwide, driving value and success for all parties.

Abbott has 23 years of experience in the EWP industry including a variety of leadership roles with Boise Cascade and Louisiana Paci