Who’s Who in Import/Exports
Two Rivers Timber Co-Founder Presides Over Various Departments
Kevin Chilson
Kevin Chilson is president of Two Rivers Timber Co. Inc., in Addison, NY, where he is in charge of log and lumber sales and general operations.
Two Rivers Timber Co. specializes in the domestic and export shipment of quality Appalachian lumber and logs. It produces five million to six million board feet annually of green lumber in all thicknesses, as well as hardwood veneer and saw logs, chips, bark and pulpwood.
The company is a member of National Hardwood Lumber Association and National Federation of Independent Business.
Chilson has been in the forest products industry since 1974, when he worked at his father’s sawmill in Nelson, PA, in the mornings while attending 10th through 12th grades.
After graduating from Elkland High School in 1976, he became a truck driver and worked in the woods for Chilson Logging. From 1985 to 1995, he also was a log buyer for Commonwealth Plywood in Ste.-Therese, QC. Chilson and his father founded Two Rivers Timber Co. in 1991, and Kevin became president after incorporation in 1994.
In his spare time, Chilson enjoys working on classic cars and reading about the history of the railroad logging era.
He and his wife of 46 years, Karen, have one son and two grandchildren.
More information is available at tworiverstimber.com.
Roy Anderson Lumber Exports Ash, Oak, Poplar, Hickory And Cherry
Ling Walker
Ling Walker is the international sales representative at Roy Anderson Lumber Co., located in Tompkinsville, KY.
Roy Anderson produces 50 million board feet annually and has a kiln capacity of 1.1 million board feet. The species that Roy Anderson offers are Ash (4/4 through 16/4), Cherry (4/4), Hard and Soft Maple (4/4), Hickory (4/4 and 6/4) and Poplar, Red and White Oak and Walnut (4/4 through 16/4). The species that they export include Ash, Red and White Oak, Poplar, Hickory and Cherry. They have a planer facility, a straight line rip and they offer mixed loads.
Walker’s first job in the forest products industry was at Roy Anderson and she has been there for 19 years. She graduated from Chifeng High School in Chifeng, China.
In her spare time, Walker likes to garden. She has been married to her husband Louis Walker for 27 years.
Roy Anderson is a member of the National Hardwood Lumber Association, Kentucky Forest Industries Association, American Hardwood Export Council and Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Inc.
For more information, call 270-255-1258, email lwalker@ralumber.com, or visit ralumber.com.
Freight Forwarding Both Domestic And International With AGL
Michael D’Angelo
Michael D’Angelo is the Director of International Sales at The AGL Group based in Boston, MA. He has been in his current position for 10 months and in the forest products industry for 12 years.
The AGL Group is one of the industry’s top freight forwarders with decades of experience handling forest products. With three major locations in MA, PA and FL, they cover the entirety of the U.S. and handle all species of lumber both domestic and international. AGL specializes in ocean/trucking, freight forwarding and documentation, and has built a strong reputation for excellence in the forest products sector. Their long-standing relationships and expertise in this niche market make them a go-to partner for companies moving forest products globally.
The AGL Group is a member of the National Hardwood Lumber Association, Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association, Penn-York Lumbermen’s Club, New England Lumbermen’s Club, Lake States Lumber Association, Appalachian Lumbermen’s Club, Western Hardwood Association and American Hardwood Export Council.
With over 23 years of experience in shipping and logistics, D’Angelo is an expert in all aspects of freight forwarding and supply chain management. Having built his career around helping companies navigate the complexities of international trade, he brings unmatched knowledge in ocean/trucking, freight, customs compliance and documentation. His ability to provide creative, cost-effective solutions has made him a trusted resource for clients worldwide, according to a company representative.
D’Angelo graduated from Hillsborough High School and later the University of Delaware with a bachelor’s in business administration and international business. He has been married for 17 years to Katherine D’Angelo and together they have two sons and a daughter. In his spare time, he enjoys golf and coaching baseball.
For more information reach out to AGL and D’Angelo at 516-279-8959 or michaeld@theaglgroup.com or theaglgroup.com.
