Pike Lumber Co. Announces Changes In Leadership

February 22, 2023 at 9:23 p.m.

By Staff Report-

AKRON - As of Feb. 12, James W. “Jim” Steen has stepped down as president of Pike Lumber Company, Akron, handing the reins to Craig M. Brouyette, who has served as executive vice president for the last eight years.  

Simultaneously, Chris Herrell was promoted to executive vice president/vice president of operations.

Steen has taken on a part-time role, working on operational efficiencies and other special projects while continuing to serve as a member of the Pike Lumber Company Board of Directors. He also plans to remain active in the Akron community.

Brouyette has worked for Pike Lumber Company in various roles, starting in the Management Training Program in 2002. Prior to this, he graduated from Manchester College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and worked in the insurance industry. He began his Pike Lumber career in sales, and has served as sales manager and executive vice president, and continues as a member of the Pike Lumber Board of Directors.

Brouyette has developed a passion for the hardwood industry and has served as Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association (IHLA) president. He has also served as IHLA Forestry Council president and will continue as a member of IHLA’s executive committee. He, his wife Michelle and family live in Rochester.

Herrell has worked for Pike Lumber Company in various roles, starting in the Management Training Program in 2002. Prior to this, Herrell graduated from Purdue University with a B.S. degree in Business Administration and worked in the meat processing industry. He started his career as the kiln dried processing supervisor. He has served as the Akron production manager and vice president of operations. Herrell and his wife Lori live on the family farm in rural Macy.

Pike Lumber Company Inc is northern Indiana’s largest manufacturer and distributor of kiln dried hardwood lumber. Established in 1904, Pike continues to provide area landowners with forest management services, while marketing kiln dried lumber around the world.

AKRON - As of Feb. 12, James W. “Jim” Steen has stepped down as president of Pike Lumber Company, Akron, handing the reins to Craig M. Brouyette, who has served as executive vice president for the last eight years.  

Simultaneously, Chris Herrell was promoted to executive vice president/vice president of operations.

Steen has taken on a part-time role, working on operational efficiencies and other special projects while continuing to serve as a member of the Pike Lumber Company Board of Directors. He also plans to remain active in the Akron community.

Brouyette has worked for Pike Lumber Company in various roles, starting in the Management Training Program in 2002. Prior to this, he graduated from Manchester College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and worked in the insurance industry. He began his Pike Lumber career in sales, and has served as sales manager and executive vice president, and continues as a member of the Pike Lumber Board of Directors.

Brouyette has developed a passion for the hardwood industry and has served as Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association (IHLA) president. He has also served as IHLA Forestry Council president and will continue as a member of IHLA’s executive committee. He, his wife Michelle and family live in Rochester.

Herrell has worked for Pike Lumber Company in various roles, starting in the Management Training Program in 2002. Prior to this, Herrell graduated from Purdue University with a B.S. degree in Business Administration and worked in the meat processing industry. He started his career as the kiln dried processing supervisor. He has served as the Akron production manager and vice president of operations. Herrell and his wife Lori live on the family farm in rural Macy.

Pike Lumber Company Inc is northern Indiana’s largest manufacturer and distributor of kiln dried hardwood lumber. Established in 1904, Pike continues to provide area landowners with forest management services, while marketing kiln dried lumber around the world.
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