THE WEST COAST LUMBER & BUILDING MATERIAL ASSOCIATION
We are one of the largest regional lumber and building materials associations in the country and the foremost voice of the industry in the region. Government action, educational programs and seminars, business contacts, communications on important issues and networking events are just a few examples of the power of the association and the value of being a member!
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Please join the 2nd Growth board, fellow members and industry peers at this year’s March meeting that will include special guest and industry speaker Chris Porter, Senior Vice President, Chief Demographer – John Burns Research & Consulting.
Thursday, March 28, 2024
6:00 Reception, 7:00 Dinner & Program
Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort
(Room Garden Room A & Patio)
1855 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim
Chris’s presentation will address the following (and more):
- New Home Sales Environment and Building Forecast
Building products outlook – repair/remodeling and new construction
Up-to-date surveys of builders
Annual forecasts for permits/starts - National Macroeconomic Picture
Federal Reserve and inflation
Mortgage rates and housing affordability
Labor market
Demographic implications for housing
March 28 – 2nd Growth Meeting: On-Line Registration & Sponsorship
WCLBMA Golf Tournament
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Strawberry Farms Golf Club
11 Strawberry Farms Road, Irvine, CA
Due to such positive feedback, our April golf tournament will be hosted at the same course as last year – Strawberry Farms Golf Club in Irvine.
Strawberry Farms offers an 18-hole, par-71 course set amid canyons and wetlands and offers stunning vistas across the 35-acre reservoir, and rolling greens surrounded by wildlife and natural vegetation.
We expect this event to sell out again, so secure your spot today! If you have any questions, please email Julie Van Groningen.
April 11 Southern CA Golf Tournament: On-Line Golf Registration & Sponsorship
2023 Annual Convention Results – Now Available
We have closed the convention survey, and the results were overwhelmingly positive. 95.24% of respondents rated the convention excellent or very good and 0% felt it was fair or poor. Craig Webb’s LBM Trends got the highest marks of 81% of respondents rating his talk excellent and 19% very good. Thank you to everyone that took the time to fill out the survey! Your feedback will be invaluable as we start to plan the 2024 convention. See the full results HERE (password required).
A New Chapter Begins: Embracing Growth and Progress!
West Coast Lumber & Building Material Association Members:
It is with great honor that I am writing to you as the newest president of our association.
I want to express my deepest gratitude to Matt Endriss, who resigned today from the WCLBMA board. The board has voted me in as the interim president. I sincerely appreciate the trust they have placed in me.
I am grateful for the opportunity to serve you in this capacity and want to thank you for your support and dedication. Your passion for our industry is what makes our association strong.
Matt expressed to me his thanks to each of you for your support, cooperation and hard work during his tenure as president. Under Matt’s guidance, our association has achieved remarkable milestones and set a rock solid foundation for the path ahead.
I look forward to seeing the bright future that awaits us!
Sincerely,
Chris Fleiner
WCLBMA President
Reno Carson Lumber
A letter sent to all WCLBMA members on Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Brian Bunt, WindsorONE
Named WCLBMA Associate Member of the Year
The West Coast Lumber and Building Material Association is pleased to announce that it has named Brian Bunt from WindsorONE as the 2023 Associate Member of the Year.
The Associate of the Year award is presented to an individual who has made significant contributions to the WCLMBA and the lumber and building material industry. This prestigious award recognizes Brian’s exceptional board and event committee service to the association, sponsoring and participating in our events, and unwavering commitment to the growth and success of the WCLBMA.
“I am delighted to present the 2023 Associate of the Year award to Brian”, said Matt Endriss, WCLBMA President. “Brian is a highly respected member of the WCLBMA and the lumber and building material industry. He has made significant contributions to the association and the industry over the years and I am proud to present him/her/them with this award.”
Brian was presented with the Associate of the Year award at the WCLBMA Annual Convention on October 20th in San Diego.
2023 Annual Convention Thank You To Our Sponsors!
On behalf of the WCLBMA, I want to sincerely thank all of our annual convention attendees, speakers/panelists and sponsors. The convention was a great success because of the time and resource commitments by each and every one of you. Please allow one last shout out to our final list of sponsors!
WCLBMA Podcasts Now Available
Presented by
The WCLBMA Podcast is a show that aims to provide both informative and entertaining leadership and management insights for the lumber and building materials industry. The podcast features interviews with industry leaders and experts, thought-provoking discussions, and actionable advice.
Follow this link to see all the various podcasts we have available: WCLBMA Podcast
NorCal Golf Tournament Report
On Thursday, June 15, 2023, the WCLBMA returned to Chardonnay Country Club for our annual NorCal tournament. We had a strong turn out from golfers and sponsors alike, so many thanks to all who came out to support our Association! Check out the photos from the golf tournament posted on INSTAGRAM
COMPLETE SELL OUT!!!
Thursday, April 13, 2023
WCLBMA Southern CA Golf Tournament
Our first of the year golf tournament was held on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at a new location – Strawberry Farms Golf Club.
The event was completely sold out with a full golf course of players and vendors. A great time was had by all with new additions to this year’s April tournament including a taco cart, Hot Shot Cannon and more!
A huge thank you to all the sponsors that helped to make this a huge success!
Check out the new record of ‘likes’ on the photos from the golf tournament now posted on INSTAGRAM!
WCLBMA on Instagram
WCLBMA is now on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wclbma/
We need every member already using Instagram to visit our site, ‘follow’ us, ‘like’ our posts, ‘share’ with your peers, and add ‘comments’.
If you are not already on Instagram, you can still access our site (it is open to all) and/or use your Facebook account to log-in. We will be adding content and building the site regularly and this will only work and be successful if you participate. Engaging with our page will enable us to stay connected, be aware of upcoming events, and help our community grow.
To learn more about Instagram, there are many on-line resources. Here is one we found to be helpful and quite thorough: https://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-instagram-how-to-use-guide
Many thanks to Brandon Chelini and Friedman’s Home Improvement for his ongoing work curating our content.
WCLBMA Building For A Better California Infographic
- $6.1 Billion Gross Revenue
- $353 Million Payroll
- $129 Million Sales Tax Generated
- And our members provide good paying jobs for over 4600 Ethnically Diverse Californians.
- Educate our state representatives about us
- Tell our “story” that illustrates the collective power of our numbers as the association that represents the lumber industry in our state put our association on the state representatives’ “radars”
- Help us influence legislation and public policy in the California Capital for the good of the lumber industry and businesses in general
- Raise the awareness of our association and best put a “spotlight” on us to help us build credibility with our state representatives
- Provide a clear, unified, and resonant voice to policymakers
WCLBMA Previous News and Information
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WCLBMA Member Testimonials
Many Benefits and Relationships of Great Value
“Mead Clark Lumber Company has a long association with the WCLBMA. I was encouraged to get involved over 35 years ago and have dozens of stories where I personally and my company benefited There has been many opportunities to meet the other members, share ideas, and build lasting friendships. The personal relationships we have built over the years with other dealer members and associates are of great value. WCLBMA is a valuable voice of, and partner to, the retail & wholesale lumber industry in California and Nevada. An overlooked, added value is the accompanying membership with the National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association. Renewing membership or starting a new membership in the WCLBMA is an easy decision and we plan to continue for years to come.”
Matt Petersen, Vice President – Mead Clark Lumber Company, Inc.
Valuable to Our Business
“Taiga has been an associate member of the WCLBMA since the beginning and we’ve found it very valuable to our business. In addition to the excellent networking opportunities our membership has allowed us to source insurance products, given us referrals for safety training and advertise our new products. We are kept up to date on relevant legislation which gives us a voice to help guide the changes in our industry. The best association we belong to.”
Pat Zan, Senior Commodity Trader – Taiga Building Products
We Strongly Believe in the Mission and Goals of the WCLBMA
“Ashby Lumber strongly believes in the mission and goals of the WCLBMA. We have benefited greatly from many parts of our membership including the second growth trips, sharing ideas with other members, and networking opportunities. WCLBMA is an asset to our industry and a very important membership to our organization.”
Emily Brown, CEO – Ashby Lumber
We Have Benefited Greatly from the Many Opportunities
“Central Valley has a long association with the WCLBMA. We have benefited greatly from the many opportunities to meet the other members, share ideas, and build lasting friendships. WCLBMA is an invaluable voice of, and partner to, the lumber industry in California and Nevada.”
Matt Endriss, General Manager – Central Valley
Gain Valuable Insight
“Reno Carson Lumber has been a long-standing member of the WCLBMA. As one of the few members from Nevada, it’s a great opportunity to meet fellow lumber yard operators in California to gain valuable insight on what’s going on in the industry. As well, this has given me the opportunity to build some really solid relationships, professionally and personally.”
Chris Fleiner, Vice President/General Manager – Reno Carson Lumber
Easy to Call a Fellow Member
“One thing I value about the WCLBMA is how easy it has become to call a fellow member to share or ask for guidance. This can be related to credit ratings, theft control, equipment strategies or a safety procedure. The cost of membership is nothing compared to paying an unnecessary negative consequence.”
Barrett Burt, General Manager – Ganahl Lumber
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