Decades of Experience

Patrick Adams, CEO	Patrick is the Chief Executive Officer of 526 Media Group, the parent company of Red Book Lumber Data and The Lumber Newswire. He oversees the full portfolio of 526 Media Group brands, which includes Merchant Magazine, Building Products Digest, Deck Specialist, Surface & Panel, and more. With an extensive background in publishing and data, Patrick brings both industry knowledge and leadership to the company’s operations and growth.
Trent Johnson, Director, Lumber Data Services	Trent is the Director of Lumber Data Services, where he oversees all facets of Red Book Lumber Data and The Lumber Newswire. Before joining 526 Media Group, he spent more than 11 years with Blue Book Services, most recently serving as Senior Manager of Lumber Services. Trent earned his degree in finance and accounting from the University of New Haven, graduating summa cum laude.
Dalton van Esselstyn, Manager, Lumber Data Services	Dalton serves as the Manager of Lumber Data Services, responsible for the daily operations of Red Book Lumber Data and The Lumber Newswire. Prior to this role, he was a Data Analyst at Blue Book Services. Dalton graduated from Wheaton College with a Bachelor's Degree in Business and Economics.