Rake In The Points
October 7 - 9, 2020
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Advantage Leadership Conference
- A NEXTGEN EVENT -
September 14 - 18, 2020 | Five Virtual Sessions | 10:00AM - 11:30 AM ET
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2020 Virtual Fall Planning Conference
November 9 - 11, 2020
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The Hardlines Herald
October 26 - November 6, 2020
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A Competitive Advantage

Welcome to LBM Advantage. We are one of the country’s largest and most experienced, wholly member-owned buying cooperative for the lumber and building materials industry, giving our members a huge buying advantage in their marketplaces. Our members benefit not only from our multi-billion dollar purchasing power, but also from our experienced staff of industry experts. The entire organization operates on our core principals of service to our members, transparency and flexibility.

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Covid-19 Response

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors

New Virtual Events

Advantage Virtual Leadership
Conference

- A NEXTGEN EVENT -
This event will feature five interactive sessions on key areas of business: credit, sales, management, purchasing and operations. Panelists consist of Advantage members with LBM business and industry expertise, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and gain insight on running your business. This event will be offered at no charge to members and their staff.
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2020 Virtual Fall
Planning Conference

Our Fall Planning Conference is an important opportunity for vendors and members to connect, plan for the year ahead and develop the relationships that are the key to success in the LBM industry. Because we are unable to meet in person this year, we're planning a virtual conference that will still give vendors and members opportunities to connect one-on-one, and access to educational sessions and exclusive incentives.
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Divisions

Future Events

BUILDING PRODUCTS

The goal of the Building Products Department is to become our members’ first option for all building materials (Commodities, Specialties, Millwork and Kitchen & Bath).  Learn More

FOREST PRODUCTS

The Forest Products Division is an extension of each member’s procurement arm, focused on taking advantage of economies of scale, to quickly and efficiently procure forest products at the best value for our membership. We utilize a network of strategic sources, with a primary focus on dealing with forest products mills/manufacturers directly. We provide our members with continual market intelligence and aid them in buying decisions.
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FEBRUARY 2021

2.22.21 – 2.24.21

Annual Buying Show & Shareholders Meeting

Focused on buying and building relationships, this is a can’t miss opportunity for our vendor and member communities. In addition to a day and a half of excitement on the show floor we offer educational seminars, product and pool group meetings, NextGen sessions, a golf outing and other networking events. Mark your calendars for our next Annual Buying Show: February 22-24, 2021 at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, FL.
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APRIL 2021

4.18.21 – 4.21.21

NextGen Leadership Conference

Our annual conference focused on the education and development of the next generation of LBM owners and leaders. The conference features seminars in business management, sales and marketing as well as in-depth case studies and comprehensive mill tours. The highlight for many students is the networking and camaraderie that is developed with other attendees.
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NOVEMBER 2021

11.03.21 – 11.05.21

Fall Planning
Conference

Individualized meetings provide a great foundation for members to establish forest products contracts for the year ahead. This event has been expanded to include key Building Products suppliers. Network with fellow dealers and meet the traders and suppliers you do business with every day. Our top mills and manufacturers experience an opportunity to build on existing business, as well as find new business among the Advantage membership.
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HQ: New York

  • 555 Hudson Valley Ave
  • Suite 200
  • New Windsor, NY 12553

Michigan

  • 5465 Executive Pkwy SE
  • Grand Rapids MI 49512
  • Mail: PO Box 888875
  • Grand Rapids MI 49588

North Carolina

  • 1801 Wal-Pat Road
  • PO Box 2310
  • Smithfield NC 27577

Louisiana

  • 1900 North 18th Street
  • Suite 502
  • Monroe LA 71201

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Covid-19 Response

June 25, 2020 – Update

The impact of COVID-19 continues to be felt by individuals and communities around the country. We hope our industry partners are faring well. In accordance with state and local requirements, Advantage has taken steps to protect the safety of its employees. 

Currently no more than 40% of staff is working in our offices at one time, with the rest working remotely. Additionally, if outside visits are necessary, they will be scheduled by appointment only.

General employee business travel has been suspended, but limited essential travel is permitted for our Member Sales team.

There continues to be no disruption to daily business activity, and communication to traders and support staff remains seamless. We will continue to post updates as this situation continues to evolve.

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Duncan Facey
VP Forest Products
David Merryman
Manager
Mark Dumain
Team Lead, Lumber and Futures Analyst
Emily Andrews
Trader
Chris Fastiggi
Trader
Eric Gross
Trader
Tom Haslam
Trader
Andy Polbos
Inventory & Logistics Manager
Andrea Patterson
Logistics Specialist
Kimberly Watzka
Reload Specialist
Kathy McGrath
Group Assistant
Tom Molloy
EVP Products & Programs
Glenn Canino
Director of Building Products
Brian Manson
Manager/MI
Craig Orndorff
Manager/NY
Kevin Epstein
Trader/NY
Craig Mersman
Trader/MI
Matt Nowak
Trader/MI
Eric Pagan
Trader/NY
Greg Rounds
Trader/NY
Wes Vincent
Trader/NY
Nance Hastings
Coord & Program Admin/NY
Tom Molloy
EVP Products & Programs
Glenn Canino
Director of Building Products
Brian Manson
Manager
David Kastelan
Spec Wood & BP Trader/NY
Ryan Sparta
Millwork Trader/NY
Kevin VanRavenswaay
Millwork Trader/NY
Dan Vilardo
Spec Wood & BP Trader/NY
Brandon Wilson
Spec Wood & BP Trader/MI
Kirsten Woodbury
Millwork Trader/MI
Kellie-Jean Craig
Coordinator/NY
Tom Molloy
EVP Products & Programs
Glenn Canino
Director of Building Products/NY
Brian Manson
Manager/MI
Vicki Pignetti
Manager/NY
Dwayne Jaycox
Trader/NY
Robert Kennedy
Trader/NY
Mike Krieger
Trader/NY
Tim McDaniel
Trader/NY
Dave Pruden
Trader/MI
Brian Thomas
Trader/MI
Wendy Westdorp
Trader/MI
Nance Hastings
BP Program Administrator
Duncan Facey
VP Forest Products
Angie Maxwell
Manager
Christine Farrell
Trader
John Love
Trader
Michele Newcomb
Trader
Brandy Williams
Trader
Jessica Coleman
Asst. Trader / Coordinator
Duncan Facey
VP Forest Products/NY
Randy Spriensma
Lumber & Reload Manager
Tom Kline
Assistant Manager
John Ahonen
Senior Trader
Dave Coulter
Trader
Keith Gritters
Trader
Chad Klein
Trader
Shane Parent
Trader
Greg Perlmutter
Trader
Todd Wierenga
Logistics & Facilities Manager
Amber Hill
Group Assistant
Dani Mendez
Group Assistant
Bob Carson
VP Southern Operations
Heather Vidrine
Product Manager
Andrew McBride
Trader
Tim Johnson
VP Southeastern Operations
Billy Narron
Manager/Forest Products
Chuck Hopkins
Trader
Robin Matthews
Trader
Jody Pollard
Trader
Johnny Hicks
Logistics Specialist
Michelle Braswell
Group Assistant
Duncan Facey
VP Forest Products
Donna Cramsie
Manager
Danny Bricker
Trader
Derek Krom
Trader
Janet Walicki
Trader
Gloria Stiscia
Reload Specialist
Kathy McGrath
Group Assistant

Stephen Sallah

Stephen J. Sallah is President & CEO of LBM Advantage. Sallah joined ENAP in 2008 as Chief Financial Officer and has been serving in his current role since January, 2011. Prior to ENAP, Sallah worked at IBM for sixteen years. He began at IBM as an engineer and worked in various operational roles in Poughkeepsie, NY and Burlington, VT. After spending five years in semiconductor pricing and program management, Sallah spent ten years as division controller for the Software Group in Somers, NY. His last assignment was as program manager for the IBM Software Group supporting the group general manager in Mergers and Acquisitions. Sallah began his career in the U.S. Navy. He served as a Nuclear Engineer and Submarine Officer on the USS Norfolk out of Norfolk, VA; a fast attack Los Angeles Class Submarine. He served a total of seven years of active duty and completed his service in the Naval Reserves, retiring in 2004 as a Commander. Sallah received a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and his M.B.A. from Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration.

Tom Molloy

Tom Molloy is Executive Vice President of Products & Programs for LBM Advantage. With over 30 years of experience in the lumber and building materials cooperative industry, Molloy is a highly regarded and seasoned veteran. He has superior knowledge of all areas within a buying group cooperative, including retail needs, supplier needs, sales and marketing. Molloy’s career began at ENAP in 1983 where he worked for 14 years in the Building Materials Division as Vice President/Manager of Building Products and Vice President of Sales. Molloy left ENAP in 1997 to work for Do-It-Best Corporation as a Division Manager, Pro Sales-Lumber and Building Products. Nine years later, he left Do-It-Best Corporation to return to his roots at ENAP Inc. Currently, Molloy oversees all aspects of LBM Advantage’s Building Products Division. Molloy received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Marketing from the State University of New York, College at Oswego.

Duncan Facey

Duncan Facey is Vice President of Forest Products. Facey began his career in the lumber and building materials industry in 1971 at Georgia-Pacific Corporation as a sales representative. Over the next 25 years he ran two distribution centers, became responsible for 34 distribution centers in the Northeast region and then elevated to Group Vice President, Distribution Division, where he was responsible for a $5 billion division comprised of 133 company-owned distributions centers and 4,200 employees. In 2009 he joined ENAP as Vice President, to oversee all aspects of ENAP’s Forest Products Division, and continues in that roll for LBM Advantage today. Facey received a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of New Hampshire and his Executive MBA from Emory University-Gouizetta Business School.

Glenn Canino

Glenn Canino is Director of LBM Advantage’s Building Products Division. He facilitates daily operational and sales function among LBM Advantage’s four regional offices, as well as helping to spearhead the company’s overall growth initiatives. Canino has over thirty years of industry experience with a multi-faceted background that includes home construction, corporate finance and sales. He has been with LBM Advantage since 2003, initially working in the Hardlines/Specialties Department, then overseeing the Kitchen and Bath department. Canino became manager of the Millwork group in 2009 and then Director of Building Products in 2018. Canino holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, focused in Finance with concentrations in Financial Analysis and Real Estate from California State University, Fullerton.

Bob Carson

Bob Carson is Vice President, Southern Operations. Carson is considered a veteran of the lumber and building materials industry, having worked in it for over 39 years. He began his career in 1974 at Howard’s Home Care Center as a buyer. Shortly after, he was hired by Allied Building Stores Inc. (ABS) as Merchandising Manager. Carson had a successful career at ABS where he held several progressive positions such as: Vice President Building Material Development, Vice President Operations, Executive Vice President and Vice President of Strategic Planning. In 2009, he opened his own lumber wholesale company. Carson joined ENAP as Vice President in January 2012, while their new office was opening in Monroe, Louisiana, to help establish growth in the Southern territory. He currently oversees LBM Avantage’s Monroe office and development in the region. Carson received a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from University of Louisiana at Monroe.

Tim Johnson

Tim Johnson is the Vice President of Southeast Operations at LBM Advantage’s North Carolina office. His entire 26-year career has been devoted to various aspects of the building supply industry beginning in 1991 with Front Royal Environmental Services. As the company’s N.C. Licensed General Contractor, Tim managed the field operations for construction projects insuring their completion in accordance with state and federal regulations while maintaining established budgetary guidelines. In 1997 Tim joined Moore Handley and was tasked with developing the eastern NC territory for the wholesale distribution, sales and management of products to hardware and building supply retailers successfully tripling the territory’s sales. Tim was most recently with IBSA, a cooperative buying group of independent lumber and building materials retailers concentrated in the Southeastern part of the country. He began at IBSA in 2003 in the Building Products Sales Department and held various positions including Assistant Manager, Director of Dealer Relations, Vice President of Business Development and in 2011 became President and CEO overseeing all aspects of daily operations. Tim and his team successfully lead the group through the 2017 merger with LBM Advantage.

Kellianne Lundgren

Kellianne Lundgren is Director of Human Resources for LBM Advantage.

Kellianne began her career in Human Resources in 2008 as a Healthcare Recruiter for Valley Health System in Ridgewood NJ. After primarily focusing on interviewing and onboarding top talent for four years, she was promoted into an Employee Relations Specialist role, handling performance management, internal investigations, organizational development and terminations. Kellianne joined ENAP as HR Manager, the sole HR practitioner, in 2013 when the organization had only two offices and 65 employees. She continues to act as a department of one for the expanded organization and oversees all aspects of Human Resources, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, benefits and leave administration, compensation planning and compliance. She was promoted to Director of Human Resources in 2020.

Kellianne received her Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification in 2011 and her SHRM Certified Professional certification in 2015. She received her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Mount Saint Mary College in 2008 and her MBA from Mount Saint Mary College in May 2018.

Service Charge Schedule

Advantage’s primary revenue source is derived from charging the member a percentage of the gross invoice amount based on the categories below. This service charge will appear on the transmittal unless the program is either deferred or non-adder.

  • Deferred:
    The service charge for deferred adder programs will be deducted from quarterly rebate statements and will not appear on transmittals. The service charge amount is set at 1% and a line item on the statement lists the amount being deducted. Each member has the option of declining the deferred adder and will be charged the 1% service charge on the transmittal.

  • Non-Adder:
    The service charge for these programs is not charged to the member.
  • Fixed Service Charge:
    A number of programs have a fixed service charge, regardless of the invoice amount.
  • Sliding Scale:
    If the program does not fall into the categories above, the charge will be applied per the following schedule:
$0
to
   $2,500: 3%
$2,501
to
 $40,000: 1%
        $40,001 and above is capped at $400