The position also includes a seat on NLBMDA’s board of directors.
Russ Kathrein, vice president of lumber and building materials at Do it Best, has been elected the next chair of the National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association’s Manufacturers & Services Council. The position also includes a seat on NLBMDA’s board of directors.
The Manufacturers & Services Council represents manufacturers and service providers supporting the lumber and building materials industry. As chair, Kathrein will help guide the council’s priorities, strengthen collaboration among suppliers and dealers and support initiatives that advance the independent dealer channel.
“Independent dealers succeed when they have strong partners who understand their businesses and are invested in their future,” said Kathrein. “The council brings manufacturers, service providers and dealers together to address shared challenges and identify opportunities to grow. I’m honored to serve as chair and look forward to building on those relationships to help independent businesses compete and thrive.”
“Russ understands the independent dealer channel and the importance of strong partnerships across our industry,” said Jonathan M. Paine, president and CEO of NLBMDA. “His experience, commitment and collaborative approach will serve the council well as we work to support our members and strengthen the industry. We look forward to the leadership he will bring to both the council and our board of directors.”
Through his service, Kathrein will help connect the perspectives of manufacturers and service providers with the broader priorities of NLBMDA, supporting a shared focus on the continued success of independent lumber and building material dealers.
Original article posted on HBS Dealer.com at https://hbsdealer.com/russ-kathrein-elected-chair-nlbmda-manufacturers-services-council
