MEET THE TEAM

Aaron grew up with several family members working at Columbia, including his uncles Will Holmes and Ed “Woody” Woods. In his book, these two are Columbia Forest Products legends. For 11 years, Aaron has worked with Columbia and serves the Pacific Northwest Territory.

Jake joined Columbia in 2024, bringing with him over 24 years of experience working in plywood distribution. His extensive background in the industry has equipped him with deep knowledge of market dynamics and customer relationships.

Josh Conrad has been a proud representative of Columbia for 25+ years. Previously working on the West Coast, he now serves the Mid-Atlantic region.

Cory has been part of Columbia Forest Products for more than 18 years, combining deep product knowledge with a genuine love for the industry. Once based on the West Coast, he now proudly serves customers across the Mid and South-Central region—helping them achieve beautiful, high-quality results with every project.

Steve oversees a large and highly technical region spanning western New York, New Jersey, and New England. He works hand-in-hand with architects and specifiers, providing guidance on materials and performance to ensure each project meets the highest standards. His strong relationships and product expertise make him a trusted resource across the Northeast.

Elvis brings decades of experience in hardwood plywood, having worked with several major industry leaders before joining Columbia Forest Products 15 years ago. As the representative for the Upper Midwest “Tundra” territory, he’s known for his deep expertise, approachable style, and dedication to helping customers succeed.

With more than 17 years at Columbia Forest Products, Mike has built his career on strong relationships and industry know-how. He now manages our OEM accounts, providing personalized support and ensuring each partner’s needs are met with precision and care.

Jean-Francois "JF" has spent nearly 25 years helping Columbia Forest Products serve customers across Canada. He has moved around the company and grown with it, holding positions as an ISR and FSR for the international division before his current role.Based in Quebec, he’s fluent in French and dedicated to delivering outstanding support throughout his territory. His experience and approachable nature make him a trusted resource for fabricators and distributors alike.

Jim has been part of Columbia Forest Products for more than 20 years, proudly serving distributors and customers throughout Ontario. With a deep knowledge of the hardwood plywood industry and a genuine enthusiasm for helping others, Jim approaches every interaction as an opportunity to add value.

For 30 years, Andy Shaw has been with Columbia. Before that, he worked with a Columbia distributor and cabinet shops. He credits the unique perspective this time gave him with making him a better partner to his customers.

Bob has been in the hardwood plywood and building materials realm since 1981. He has worked for Columbia for 30+ years and through that experience, has become the all-time #1 sales rep by volume sold.

John "JW" has spent 25 years with Columbia Forest Products, serving customers across the Carolinas where he also calls home. Known for his approachable nature and wealth of experience, he takes pride in building strong relationships and delivering dependable support to every customer he works with.