Our
Team
Bill Barnett
A graduate forester by training Bill has 35 years of experience in the logging, sawmilling and wholesale distribution of forest products. Bill is a past president of the British Columbia Wholesale Lumber Association and is currently a director of the North American Wholesale Lumber Association.
Alan Huston
In 1968, Alan joined an Ontario wholesale distribution company that was acquired by MacMillan Bloedel. He then transferred to Edmonton in 1974 and joined P.H Barnett / Marathon Forest Products in 1977. From 1982 to 1984 he was the sales manager for Pelican Spruce Mills OSB Edson plant (the first panel board of it's kind in Canada). In 1984 Alan founded Vandermeer Forest Products (Canada) Ltd. which ran for 22 successful years. Future plans for Marathon is to maintain, grow and seek new specialty program now and for the future such as pallet stock, furring strips, home center items, OSB and timbers.
Dave Sauers
I have worked in the forest products industry for eighteen years after twenty years of running hardware and home center stores. I joined Vandermeer Forest Products in 2001 and enjoy the experience of living in the USA while working with a Canadian firm.
My marketing focus areas are: Industrial, Value added Manufacturers, Buying Groups and Contractor yards. I thrive on detail and customer service with a nation wide customer base.
Dave works from his Californa office and his contact information is...
Riverside, California, USA
Office: 951.789.5585
Fax: 951.789.5575
Jim Whiteside
Jim has been in all phases of the lumber and building materials business for over 46 years in Ontario and British Columbia. He currently manages Marathon's Aspen pallet stock program. Although retired, he works for us 3 days a week. Married for 50 years with 3 daughters, Jim delights in his 5 grand children.
John Rutherdale
I am proud to contribute to the growth and success of Marathon Forest Products Ltd. as the Controller. I have fourteen years experience as a Controller in the Forest Industry with the last five years in Wholesale Lumber. I have been a CGA since 1993, have worked in Government and for a Consulting Forestry firm specializing in forest planning. I have volunteered at Langara College and for a not-for-profit in the areas of Business Planning and Share Ownership. Outside of work I enjoy boating, hiking and learning the piano.
Peter Barton
In the mid eighties I learned to read and write Japanese while attending university in Tokyo, Japan. This was my serendipitous door opener into the forest industry in 1988 as it was unusual at the time to have a Canadian who could speak directly to end users in the Japanese market. I am on my nineteenth year in the business, and I have gone from quality control at a primary mill, running a shift at a remanufacturing plant, selling lumber to Japan, to now selling mostly to the U.S.
I’ve been with Marathon Forest and it’s predecessor for 10 years. My specialty is working with remanufacturing plants both as customers and suppliers. My biggest products are pallet stock and short studs/blocks.
The thing I enjoy most about the lumber industry is that every day is different. Looking forward to what the next 20 years will bring !
Leah Swift
My career in the lumber industry began in 2000 in the heart of the lumber producing regions of Northern BC. I had the opportunity to work in both the US and Canada for Leggettwood, a lumber remanufactuer that produced studs, furring strips, fencing, pallet stock and crating components. I oversaw the US custom processing program for their finger joined studs product line, gaining experience in all aspects of production, quality and sales. I also worked at their facility in Langley BC, active in purchasing, operations, safety and sales.
The newest member of Marathon Forest Products, I am honored to be learning from and working with some of the best. Low grade SPF, Aspen pallet stock and green timbers are a few of the items I’d be happy to help you with.
Adele Pollington
My ten years of experience as executive assistant in wholesale lumber has been marked with continuous growth. Watching a company in the commodity business grow and change with market fluctuations has provided me with a great learning structure. I am involved in all day-to-day activities encompassing the full sales cycle, managing daily transactions and inventory management. In addition, I work closely with management and our senior traders, and oversee the vendor managed inventory program. I am proud to be a part of Marathon Forest Products Ltd. and am excited about our future growth. I have been a resident of the North Shore for over 20 years and when not with family and friends, am an active volunteer in this wonderful community.
Doreen Banning
Doreen Banning has fifteen years experience with Vandermeer/Marathon Forest Products. Currently her role in the company is as Credit and Accounts Receivable Administrator. Credit is a necessary component for any business and Doreen ensures that payments are received within terms, completes credit investigations for each prospective customer; and sets up files for each when they have been determined to be credit worthy. Because there is always a risk involved when extending credit, Doreen also handles claims due to bankruptcy etc.
Doreen is also involved in two credit groups: BC Wholesale Lumber and Equifax, which extends her contacts within the credit fraternity, and also works closely with representatives within Export Development Canada to procure the right credit needs for perspective and ongoing customers.
Marathon Forest Products Ltd.
2nd Floor, 136 West 3rd Street,
North Vancouver, BC Canada
V7M 1E8
Tel: (604) 985.2129
Fax: (604) 985.6129
info@marathonforestproducts.com
Marathon Forest Products Ltd.