LSLA Summer Golf Outing Resumes

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Minocqua, WI–Members and guests of the Lake States Lumber Association (LSLA) recently gathered here to renew its annual summer golf outing. This year, games were played here at the Timber Ridge Golf Club.

Winning teams:  

A-Flight               
Rob Kittle (Cleereman Industries, Newald, WI)
Colten Heagle (Choice Insurance, Minneapolis, MN)
Rick Wilson and Dale Harris (Pukall Lumber, Arbor Vitae, WI)

B-Flight                 
Pete Hilgers, Tim Nicklaus, Charlie MacIntosh, Brian MacDonald (Kretz Lumber Co., Antigo, WI)

Baillie Lumber Cash Shoot-out:  
Jim Fansler (American Wood Fibers, Schofield, WI)

Incorporated in 1983 to provide representation to a broad cross-section of individuals and business organizations involved in the timber industry, the Lake States Lumber Association’s membership of over 140 members represents 18 states and one Canadian Province. The Association’s primary objective is to provide leadership and education to assure the sustainability of forest resources.  This objective is achieved by a network of committees and volunteers.

In a joint effort with other organizations, including the Great Lakes Timber Producers Association, Hardwood Federation, and the National Hardwood Lumber Association, Lake States Lumber Association actively lobbies state and federal legislatures on pertinent issues affecting our industry. N

Learn more at www.lsla.com.

(Front row, from left): LSLA recreation committee – Cal Diercks, Kretz Lumber Co. Inc., Antigo, WI; Peter McCarty, TS Manufacturing Co., Dover-Foxcroft, ME; Jason Brettingen, Kretz Lumber Co. Inc.; Cory Corullo, Action Floor Systems LLC, Mercer, WI; and (back row, from left): Luc Connor, WD Flooring Inc., Laona, WI; Sam Brettingen, Mutual of Omaha Investor Services Inc., Waukesha WI; Vince Catarella, Baillie Lumber Co., Hamburg, NY; Phil Kersten, Kersten Lumber Co. Inc., Birnamwood, WI; Elijah McCarty, Nyle Systems LLC, Brewer, ME; and Ross Corullo, Action Floor Systems LLC
(Front row, from left): LSLA recreation committee – Cal Diercks, Kretz Lumber Co. Inc., Antigo, WI; Peter McCarty, TS Manufacturing Co., Dover-Foxcroft, ME; Jason Brettingen, Kretz Lumber Co. Inc.; Cory Corullo, Action Floor Systems LLC, Mercer, WI; and (back row, from left): Luc Connor, WD Flooring Inc., Laona, WI; Sam Brettingen, Mutual of Omaha Investor Services Inc., Waukesha WI; Vince Catarella, Baillie Lumber Co., Hamburg, NY; Phil Kersten, Kersten Lumber Co. Inc., Birnamwood, WI; Elijah McCarty, Nyle Systems LLC, Brewer, ME; and Ross Corullo, Action Floor Systems LLC
Nicholas Roeser and Cody Landt, Hartzell Hardwoods Inc., Piqua, OH; Patrick McBride, MacDonald & Owen Lumber Co., West Salem, WI; and Anthony Raspa, Quality Hardwoods Ltd., Powassan, ON
Nicholas Roeser and Cody Landt, Hartzell Hardwoods Inc., Piqua, OH; Patrick McBride, MacDonald & Owen Lumber Co., West Salem, WI; and Anthony Raspa, Quality Hardwoods Ltd., Powassan, ON
Rob Kittle, Cleereman Industries Inc., Newald, WI; Dale Harris Jr., Pukall Lumber Co., Minneapolis, MN; Colten Heagle, Choice Insurance, Minneapolis, MN; and Rick Wilson, Pukall Lumber Co., Arbor Vitae, WI
Rob Kittle, Cleereman Industries Inc., Newald, WI; Dale Harris Jr., Pukall Lumber Co., Minneapolis, MN; Colten Heagle, Choice Insurance, Minneapolis, MN; and Rick Wilson, Pukall Lumber Co., Arbor Vitae, WI
Chris Walters, Walters Brothers Lumber Mfg. Inc., Radisson, WI; Leo Meeks Jr., Aacer Flooring, Peshtigo, WI; Kyle Jeske, Richardson Hardwoods LLC, Sheboygan Falls, WI; and Rob Paradise, Devereaux Sawmill Inc., Pewamo, MI
Chris Walters, Walters Brothers Lumber Mfg. Inc., Radisson, WI; Leo Meeks Jr., Aacer Flooring, Peshtigo, WI; Kyle Jeske, Richardson Hardwoods LLC, Sheboygan Falls, WI; and Rob Paradise, Devereaux Sawmill Inc., Pewamo, MI
(Front row, from left): Vince Catarella, Baillie Lumber Co., Hamburg, NY; Phil Kersten, Kersten Lumber Co. Inc., Birnamwood, WI; Peter McCarty, TS Manufacturing Co., Dover-Foxcroft, ME; Jason Brettingen, Kretz Lumber Co. Inc., Antigo, WI; and Cory Corullo, Action Floor Systems LLC, Mercer, WI; and (back row, from left): Luc Connor, WD Flooring Inc., Laona, WI; Cal Diercks, Kretz Lumber Co. Inc.; Marty Fox, Max Hill Lumber Co. Inc., Corona, CA; Sam Brettingen, Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Waukesha, WI; Jimmy Jordan, Retired, Northwoods Lumber Co., Minocqua, WI; Ross Corullo, Action Floor Systems LLC; and Andy Dufeck, Dufeck Wood Products, Denmark, WI
(Front row, from left): Vince Catarella, Baillie Lumber Co., Hamburg, NY; Phil Kersten, Kersten Lumber Co. Inc., Birnamwood, WI; Peter McCarty, TS Manufacturing Co., Dover-Foxcroft, ME; Jason Brettingen, Kretz Lumber Co. Inc., Antigo, WI; and Cory Corullo, Action Floor Systems LLC, Mercer, WI; and (back row, from left): Luc Connor, WD Flooring Inc., Laona, WI; Cal Diercks, Kretz Lumber Co. Inc.; Marty Fox, Max Hill Lumber Co. Inc., Corona, CA; Sam Brettingen, Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Waukesha, WI; Jimmy Jordan, Retired, Northwoods Lumber Co., Minocqua, WI; Ross Corullo, Action Floor Systems LLC; and Andy Dufeck, Dufeck Wood Products, Denmark, WI
Elijah McCarty, Nyle Systems LLC, Brewer, ME; Tom Colla, Tigerton Lumber Co., Tigerton, WI; Jerry Ort, Aacer Flooring, Peshtigo, WI; Phil Labeau, Tigerton Lumber Co.; Kennedy Carithers, Kendrick Forest Products Inc., Edgewood, IA; Mike Schulke, Tigerton Lumber Co.; and Mary Kluesner, Kendrick Forest Products Inc.
Elijah McCarty, Nyle Systems LLC, Brewer, ME; Tom Colla, Tigerton Lumber Co., Tigerton, WI; Jerry Ort, Aacer Flooring, Peshtigo, WI; Phil Labeau, Tigerton Lumber Co.; Kennedy Carithers, Kendrick Forest Products Inc., Edgewood, IA; Mike Schulke, Tigerton Lumber Co.; and Mary Kluesner, Kendrick Forest Products Inc.
Larry Krueger, Krueger Lumber Co. Inc., Valders, WI; Steve Peters, Rockland Flooring, Rockland, WI; Nick Bunkelman, Menzner Hardwoods Co., Marathon, WI; and Dave Schroeder, GMC Hardwoods Inc., Jefferson, WI
Larry Krueger, Krueger Lumber Co. Inc., Valders, WI; Steve Peters, Rockland Flooring, Rockland, WI; Nick Bunkelman, Menzner Hardwoods Co., Marathon, WI; and Dave Schroeder, GMC Hardwoods Inc., Jefferson, WI
Jeff Dougherty, Ally Global Logistics LLC, Jacksonville, FL; Ryan Peterson, Northern Hardwoods, Atlantic Mine, MI; David Whitens, Whitens Kiln & Lumber Co. Inc., Hermansville, MI; and Mac Ruby, Northern Hardwoods
Jeff Dougherty, Ally Global Logistics LLC, Jacksonville, FL; Ryan Peterson, Northern Hardwoods, Atlantic Mine, MI; David Whitens, Whitens Kiln & Lumber Co. Inc., Hermansville, MI; and Mac Ruby, Northern Hardwoods
Dan Hanson, Midwest Hardwood Corp., Maple Grove, MN; TJ Miller and Paul Bova, Timber Creek Resource, Milwaukee, WI; and Caleb Peterson, Mutual of Omaha Financial Services, Bloomington, MN
Dan Hanson, Midwest Hardwood Corp., Maple Grove, MN; TJ Miller and Paul Bova, Timber Creek Resource, Milwaukee, WI; and Caleb Peterson, Mutual of Omaha Financial Services, Bloomington, MN
Paul Miller Jr., National Hardwood Magazine, Memphis, TN; Brady Francois, Snowbelt Hardwoods Inc., Hurley, WI; and Jon Siebrase, Granite Valley Forest Products Inc., New London, WI
Paul Miller Jr., National Hardwood Magazine, Memphis, TN; Brady Francois, Snowbelt Hardwoods Inc., Hurley, WI; and Jon Siebrase, Granite Valley Forest Products Inc., New London, WI
Nate Osfar, Granite Valley Forest Products Inc., New London, WI; Duane and Wendy Taylor, Bennett Hardwoods Inc., Prairie du Chien, WI; and Pam and Gary Lugwig, L & N Hardwoods Inc., Shawano, WI
Nate Osfar, Granite Valley Forest Products Inc., New London, WI; Duane and Wendy Taylor, Bennett Hardwoods Inc., Prairie du Chien, WI; and Pam and Gary Lugwig, L & N Hardwoods Inc., Shawano, WI
Andy Nuffer, DMSi Software/TallyExpress/eLIMBS, High Point, NC; Dana Spessert, National Hardwood Lumber Assoc., Memphis, TN; and Tyler Francois, Snowbelt Hardwoods Inc., Hurley, WI
Andy Nuffer, DMSi Software/TallyExpress/eLIMBS, High Point, NC; Dana Spessert, National Hardwood Lumber Assoc., Memphis, TN; and Tyler Francois, Snowbelt Hardwoods Inc., Hurley, WI
Nickey Loehr and Jake Devine, LSLA, Crystal Falls, MI
Nickey Loehr and Jake Devine, LSLA, Crystal Falls, MI
Henry German, DMSi Software/TallyExpress/eLIMBS, Omaha, NE; and Paul Miller Jr., National Hardwood Magazine, Memphis, TN
Henry German, DMSi Software/TallyExpress/eLIMBS, Omaha, NE; and Paul Miller Jr., National Hardwood Magazine, Memphis, TN
Kevin Kenney, Innovations Custom Doors Inc., Eagle, WI; Troy Brown, Kretz Lumber Co. Inc., Antigo, WI; Matt Tietz, McDonough Manufacturing Co., Eau Claire, WI; Peter Connor, Nicolet Hardwoods Corporation, Laona, WI; and Matt Frazier, McDonough Manufacturing Co.
Kevin Kenney, Innovations Custom Doors Inc., Eagle, WI; Troy Brown, Kretz Lumber Co. Inc., Antigo, WI; Matt Tietz, McDonough Manufacturing Co., Eau Claire, WI; Peter Connor, Nicolet Hardwoods Corporation, Laona, WI; and Matt Frazier, McDonough Manufacturing Co.
Todd Breitenfeldt, Kretz Lumber Co. Inc., Antigo, WI; and Jeremy Mortl, Messersmith Manufacturing Inc., Bark River, MI
Todd Breitenfeldt, Kretz Lumber Co. Inc., Antigo, WI; and Jeremy Mortl, Messersmith Manufacturing Inc., Bark River, MI
Geoff Gannon, TS Manufacturing Co., Plymouth, NH; Kirby Kendrick, Kendrick Forest Products Inc., Edgewood, IA; and Rich Blazek, Ottawa Forest Products Inc., Ironwood, MI
Geoff Gannon, TS Manufacturing Co., Plymouth, NH; Kirby Kendrick, Kendrick Forest Products Inc., Edgewood, IA; and Rich Blazek, Ottawa Forest Products Inc., Ironwood, MI
Jack Albert, Tom Nelson and Jim Swan, Timber Creek Resource LLC, Milwaukee, WI; and Stephen Zambo, Ally Global Logistics LLC, Weymouth, MA
Jack Albert, Tom Nelson and Jim Swan, Timber Creek Resource LLC, Milwaukee, WI; and Stephen Zambo, Ally Global Logistics LLC, Weymouth, MA
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