Gobel Promoted to General Manager at Northwest Hardwoods

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Jason Gobel
Jason Gobel

Tacoma, WA— Northwest Hardwoods, located here, recently announced the following management change.

Jason Gobel, currently Product Marketing Director – East Business Unit, has been appointed to the position of General Manager – Specialty Products Business Unit. Gobel replaces Jim Canter who has acted as interim GM since last year. Canter will remain with the Specialty Products business and has been appointed to the role of Sales Manager – Specialty Products. Gobel will join the Senior Leadership Team and help drive the NWH improvement strategy while specifically holding accountability for the profitability and growth of the Specialty Products business unit. 

Gobel’s career began with the company in 2004, starting in a North American sales support role. He has held roles of increasing responsibility since joining the company, including International Sales, West Coast Account Manager, Southwest Region Sales Manager, and most recently Product Marketing Director – East business unit. Gobel holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Slippery Rock University.

For more information, you can go to www.northwesthardwoods.com

By Miller Wood Trade Publications

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