Gary Gillespie, former Decorative Hardwoods Association® chairman and Columbia Forest Product's executive vice president for Canadian plywood operations and for decorative veneer operations, announced his retirement, effective March 31. "A major contributor to the trade case on dumped Chinese hardwood plywood, Gary has been a cornerstone for our industry," noted Kip Howlett, Decorative Hardwoods Association® president.

Brian Sause began his 17-year career with the Decorative Hardwoods Association® and HPVA Laboratories® after graduating from Virginia Tech with a degree in wood science. Now, Brian will move to Australia with his family for the next three years. He will continue to serve as a consultant for HPVA Laboratories® as Josh Hosen and Chris Palumbo are promoted and will split his current responsibilities. "He leaves some big shoes to fill.

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