Lumber King, Inc. Appoints New President

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Jim Lensing as our new Company President! Lensing brings over four decades of extensive experience in the lumber and building materials industry, with a proven track record of driving multimillion-dollar growth across diverse markets spanning the Northeast, Southwest, and Midwest.

Our CEO Steve Phillips says, “Jim has run companies much larger than Lumber King, and we are very fortunate to attract such a successful leader and innovator in the industry. He is known for maintaining the highest quality standards and improving overall profitability, while elevating customer service standards and enhancing the client experience. Our Board of Directors was impressed with Jim’s success in the industry, his down-to-earth ability to communicate at all levels, and his vision for the company’s future. Jim is a great fit for our Lumber King culture, and we look forward to working with him for many years to come.”

Lensing’s career includes serving as Division Vice President at USLBM Holdings, where he oversaw significant operational growth and market expansion. Prior to that role, he held the position of Vice President at Foxworth Galbraith, further cementing his reputation as a results-driven leader in the building materials sector. When it comes to Lumber King, Jim says, “I was especially drawn to how values like respect, integrity, compassion, and growth are engrained in the fiber of Lumber King. I saw an organization with tremendous potential, positioned well in the market but still hungry to grow.”

“My vision for Lumber King is to build on its strong foundation while positioning it for sustainable growth”, Jim says. “ We will be recognized as an industry leader not just for what we do, but how we do it- with integrity, innovation, and a relentless focus on delivering value to our customers and our people. My role is to set the vision, remove obstacles, and ensure we’re executing with discipline and purpose. Most importantly, I want Lumber King to remain a value-driven organization, one that scales smartly, stays true to its culture, and adapts confidently to a changing world.”

Please join us in officially welcoming Jim to the team!

Source: Lumber King, Inc.