Joe Sanchez Named Chief Operating Officer at Tibbetts Lumber

Dave Stauter, President and Chief Operating Officer, has announced his retirement after 21 Years with Tibbetts Lumber (and the former Cox Lumber Co.). Tibbetts Lumber announces the promotion of Joe Sanchez to Chief Operating Officer and assumes day-to-day leadership of the company. Joe, a lumber industry veteran, joined Tibbetts Lumber in January 2024 as Regional Manager for the Southern Region of Florida. Joe previously worked for Cox Lumber Co. and has 29 years of experience in the Lumber and Building Material industry managing sales and operations in both single and multi-unit locations.

“It has been an honor to rejoin the Tibbetts Lumber team and serve as Regional Manager. I am tremendously proud of everything we have accomplished so far. I am extremely thankful for all the support given to me by the entire Tibbetts Lumber team, and I am excited for the great things I know we will accomplish going forward,” said Sanchez.

Dave Stauter will serve as Senior Vice President / Director and work closely with Joe throughout 2025 to ensure a smooth and successful transition. Dave’s 21 years with Tibbetts Lumber (and the former Cox Lumber Co.) has been instrumental in the success of the company.

“The Board is extremely confident that Joe is the perfect fit to lead our company as we continue our aggressive growth plan. Russ Hallenbeck, Vice Chairman and CEO of Tibbetts said. “As a 29-year veteran of the industry, Joe’s extensive leadership, expertise, and relationships will take our company to the next level. We are blessed to have him as our next Chief Operating Officer.”

About Tibbetts Lumber

Tibbetts Lumber serves regional and custom/semi-custom builders and remodelers with ten locations in Florida – Largo, Tampa, Ocala, Crystal River, Lecanto, Melbourne, Ft. Myers, Englewood, Pensacola and Milton, Florida. Tibbetts’ primary business lines include roof and floor trusses, lumber and building materials, interior and exterior doors, millwork and trim, windows, siding, and specialty items for new home construction and remodeling.

Tibbetts Lumber was started in 2009 by Kyle Hooker, his grandfather, Linton N. Tibbetts, OBE, and his family after their former company, Cox Lumber Co., was acquired by a subsidiary of The Home Depot in 2006.  Cox Lumber Co. was originally purchased by Mr. Tibbetts in 1949 and operated 28 locations in Florida until the sale.

Source: Tibbetts Lumber Co., LLC