peopledevelopment

When it comes to supporting people, Tim Sagraves doesn’t just talk the talk. He shows up. As mill manager of our Sutton OSB plant in Heaters, West Virginia, Tim’s commitment to people-first leadership is having a major impact on retention, job satisfaction and team morale. ... Read More

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

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

Steve Mitchell knew early on he wasn’t made for an office job — he’s an avid sportsman who loves staying active and being outdoors. Raised in Hermosa Beach, California, before moving to Federal Way, Washington, Steve graduated with a bachelor of science in oceanography from the University of Washington. He then moved to Sequim, a small town on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, and managed a snowboard manufacturing facility. He later got into home building, working as a residential general contractor. When the 2008 housing crisis hit, he pivoted and secured a position with Weyerhaeuser. Since then, he’s managed multiple seed orchards and currently runs our seed orchard in Sequim. ... Read More

When anyone in our Canadian Timberlands needs data or help troubleshooting a technical issue, they turn to Kerri MacKay. “A big part of what fuels me is relationships and connections with my colleagues,” says Kerri, a forestry business systems specialist based in Drayton Valley, Alberta. “I’m a problem solver by nature. Connecting people and systems creates job satisfaction for me.” ... Read More