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Ward Lumber Announces Leadership Transition

Ward Lumber CEO transition

Ward Lumber recently announced CEO Bryan Mellick will step back from his role to take on an advisory role as Josh Travis, current director of sales, will assume an interim role leading operations for the company. Ward Lumber is also …

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Home Depot Expands AI Efforts to Shape Future of Home Improvement

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The Home Depot currently offers more than a dozen AI-powered capabilities, with numerous others in development. Through new artificial intelligence tools, the company is delivering its home improvement expertise directly to millions of DIY customers and professional contractors. “Everything we …

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84 Lumber Promotes Dave Morgan to General Counsel

84 Lumber Dave Morgan

84 Lumber announced the promotion of Dave Morgan from deputy general counsel to general counsel, effective immediately. Morgan has played a critical role in guiding 84 Lumber through strategic growth since he joined the company in 2016. In his new …

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Rural King Opens New Store in Northwest Georgia

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Rural King announced the opening of its new store in Rome, Georgia, expanding the company’s presence in northwest Georgia. “Opening our third Georgia store in Rome is an exciting milestone for Rural King,” says Michael Ladd, Rural King chief operating …

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Gorman Group Names Ashlee Cribb as New CEO

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The Gorman Group announced Ashlee Cribb will be joining the company on April 1, 2026, and will assume the role of chief executive officer on July 1, 2026. Cribb brings experience in the forest products sector across both publicly traded …

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