LBM Advantage Hires New Member Sales Manager for Southeast Region

LBM Advantage, the nation’s fastest-growing lumber and building materials cooperative, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kirk Yoggy as Member Sales Manager for the Southeast region.

Kirk Yoggy brings a wealth of experience to this role, having dedicated his entire career to the lumber and building industry. His previous positions include manager at various Midwest branches for MacMillan Bloedel Ltd., Area Manager for California, and the Mid-Atlantic region for Georgia Pacific Distribution/BlueLinx, and Vice President of Sales at Fabral. Most recently, Yoggy founded and operated Unity Growth Partners, a consulting and manufacturers’ representative business.

In his new role, Yoggy will focus on serving LBM Advantage’s current members and expanding the cooperative’s membership in North and South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. “The LBM industry is in my blood,” commented Yoggy. “My experience with premier industry vendors has provided me with a deep understanding of lumber and building products, allowing me to grasp the inner workings of independent lumberyards from a global perspective.”

Dan Ohmer, LBM Advantage Director of Member Development, expressed confidence in Yoggy’s appointment. “Kirk has a long history of helping businesses achieve greater profits and has extensive industry product knowledge. I am confident that his expertise will assist our members with their operational and growth objectives.”

About LBM Advantage

LBM Advantage is a wholly member-owned cooperative for the lumber and building materials industry. Over four hundred independent members with over 1400 locations benefit from its multi-billion dollar purchasing power and staff of industry experts. The organization operates on core principles of service, transparency, and flexibility, and provides its members with a competitive advantage. LBM Advantage operates four locations in New Windsor, NY, Grand Rapids, MI, Smithfield, NC, and Conroe, TX, offering national programs with regional expertise.

Contact:

Maria Saraceno Ward – Marketing Manager – msaracenoward@lbmadvantage.com

Source: LBM Advantage, Inc.