Team Category: International

Charlie Brown is Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Northwest Hardwoods, leading the finance, IT and PMO functions.  Charlie joined NWH in 2022 and is known for developing and inspiring high performing teams, partnering with business leaders, and creating organizational engagement and alignment to orchestrate meaningful change.  Prior to... read more >

Sean Donnelly is Vice President, Supply Chain of Northwest Hardwoods, Inc.  Sean joined NWH in 2019 and has responsibility for a variety of key functions including global transportation, warehousing, procurement, customer service, S&OP, demand and supply planning. Prior to joining NWH, Sean spent 19 years with Cargill, Inc and 4... read more >

Wesley Bourland is the Vice President, Manufacturing of Northwest Hardwoods, Inc overseeing all 24 manufacturing facilities across the country. Wesley comes with experience as a respected leader in quality assurance, engineering, manufacturing operations, and facilities operations. Prior to joining Northwest Hardwoods, He was a Senior Vice President and General Manager... read more >

Mr. Jason Gobel has more than 15 years of experience in both the domestic and international sectors of the industrial wood products industry. Mr. Gobel is currently General Manager, Specialty Products Business Unit for Northwest Hardwoods Inc. where he oversees the procurement and sales of panels and exotic hardwoods. Prior... read more >

Mr. Shige Tanaka has over 25 years of experience in the industrial wood products industry. He is currently Regional Sales Manager for China, Vietnam, and South East Asia where he oversees all sales and marketing efforts. He joined NWH in 1997 as part of the logistics team and worked his... read more >

Mr. Ed Armbruster has more than 35 years of experience in the industrial wood products industry. Mr. Armbruster joined Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. in 2015 through the acquisition of Industrial Timber and Lumber and is currently GM, Eastern Business Unit for Northwest Hardwoods. Prior to joining NWH, Mr. Armbruster was the... read more >

Nathan Jeppson is President, CEO and Chairman of Northwest Hardwoods, Inc and oversees operations in the US, China, Canada and Japan. Nathan brings significant leadership experience to NWH, most recently serving as President of Shell Chemical LP and General Manager of a multi-billion-dollar division of Shell with leadership positions in... read more >

Mr. Jed Miller has more than 25 years of experience in both the domestic and international sectors of the industrial wood products industry. Mr. Miller has extensive experience in business to business sales and new market development. He is currently General Manager, International Business Unit for Northwest Hardwoods Inc. Mr.... read more >

Dave Brower is the Vice President, Marketing of Northwest Hardwoods, Inc overseeing all marketing, customer experience, communications and strategy. Dave comes with a wealth of experience as a respected leader in marketing, eCommerce and sales. Before joining Northwest Hardwoods, he was a Senior Vice President and CMO at SRS Distribution,... read more >