operational-excellence

Volunteer of the Year Tim Temples Builds Community Through Service

For Tim Temples, a shipper at our lumber mill in Longview, Washington, volunteering starts with a simple question: What’s my purpose? A number of years ago, Tim took time to reflect on what mattered most to him and how he wanted to show up in the world. The answer pointed clearly toward community — and action. Since then, Tim has poured his time, energy and skills into a wide range of volunteer efforts, from supporting local schools and senior living facilities to improving conditions at homeless shelters. ... Read More
February 9, 2026

A Culture of Leadership at Bruce, Miss.

There’s something special about the culture at our lumber mill in Bruce, Mississippi — and it starts with the leadership team. Led by unit manager Benjy Herrin, the team includes Robert Kimbrough, greenside superintendent; Barry Lenard, maintenance superintendent; and Kevin Kirby, dryside superintendent. Together, they’ve helped foster a people-first environment that consistently develops future leaders and empowers individuals at every level of the organization. ... Read More
February 4, 2026

Weyerhaeuser Distribution Completes Inland Northwest Expansion; Billings, Montana, Location Now Fully Operational

Weyerhaeuser Distribution reached a significant milestone in the business’ continued growth journey. The Inland Northwest expansion is officially complete, as the newest distribution center in Billings, Montana, began operations in early January. This expanded geographic reach enhances service for customers across the West and marks an important moment for the business and the lumber and building materials customers Distribution proudly serves. ... Read More
January 27, 2026

Teresa Butler Keeps an Eye on the Horizon to Improve IT Service

For the past few months, Teresa Butler has been keeping her eye on the Horizon — Project Horizon, that is. “Horizon is how we’ve been referring to the upcoming move from Cherwell to ServiceNow for our IT request ticketing system,” Teresa says. “I’ve been working on organizational change management and helping folks understand the benefits of ServiceNow and also getting them comfortable and prepared for the change." ... Read More
January 23, 2026

Celebrating 50 Years of an Engineering Feat

Fifty years ago, the University of Idaho took a bold step: covering its football stadium with what would become the world’s longest suspended wood roof. The result was the Kibbie Dome, an engineering marvel that turned heads far beyond Moscow, Idaho. ... Read More
January 22, 2026