2024 Annual Meeting
Oxford, Mississippi
Please join us for our 2024 Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 15, and Friday, February 16,
in Oxford, MS! See agenda below for all the event details.
Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors
Date: February 15-16, 2024
Location: Oxford, MS
Welcome to our first event of 2024 for the Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association! We are thrilled to invite all MLMA members to the Annual Meeting, a two-day conference that celebrates the success of our industry.
🌟 Event Highlights 🌟
🎉 **Day 1: February 15th - Welcome Reception at The Graduate Hotel** 🎉
Kick off the event with a warm welcome at The Graduate Hotel thanks to our friends at USNR! Connect with fellow industry leaders, exchange ideas, and build invaluable connections while enjoying delectable hors d'oeuvres and refreshing beverages.
🍴 **Day 1: February 15th - Optional: Dinner on the Square** 🍴
For those seeking an exquisite evening experience, join us for Dinner on the Square at City Grocery. Revel in the charming ambiance of Oxford's historic square while enjoying delicious southern dining. Please note that an additional registration fee applies for this event.
🍽️ **Day 2: February 16th - Annual Meeting Luncheon** 🍽️
Annual Meeting Luncheon at The Graduate Hotel featuring guest speaker Tyler Biggs, Associate Director for the Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence at The University of Mississippi. Our guest speaker will be followed by the Member Business Meeting. Industry leaders will share updates and insights during our LogDeck presentations.
🌳 **Day 2: February 16th - Branch Out Bash** 🌳
Unwind and let loose at the Branch Out Bash! Join us for a fun afternoon of fellowship, entertainment, and our first ever corn hole tournament! Showcase your competitive spirit as you network and celebrate with your peers.
🥂 **Event Details** 🥂
All evening events, including the Welcome Reception, Branch Out Bash, and Dinner on the Square, feature a hosted bar. Raise your glass to help us celebrate 70 years of success for MLMA!
📢 **Registration Details** 📢
Open exclusively to MLMA members, this is your chance to gather, learn, and celebrate with the best in the business. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to elevate your industry knowledge and connect with like-minded professionals.
Secure your spot today by registering online. Early registration ensures you don't miss a moment of this exceptional event. Spots are limited for our Annual Meeting and we do anticipate that this event will sell out.
We can't wait to welcome you to Oxford, where the future of lumber is waiting to be explored!
🔗 **Register Now** 🔗
🏨 Hotel Information 🏨
Make the most of your experience at the Annual Meeting by staying at the conveniently located Graduate Hotel, nestled right on the historic square of Oxford. We've secured a special room block for event attendees, ensuring your comfort and ease throughout your stay.
The Graduate Hotel
Address: 400 N Lamar Blvd, Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: 662-234-3031
Room Block Details
A limited number of rooms have been reserved at a special rate for Annual Meeting attendees. To take advantage of this exclusive offer, simply click the link to the right to book your room. Don't wait too long – the room block is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Overflow Rooms
We have a secondary block of rooms set up at the Courtyard by Marriott Oxford. This hotel is 0.7 miles from The Graduate Hotel. If you are unable to book a room at the Graduate for your entire stay, please click the link to the right to check availability at the Courtyard.
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford
Address: 305 E Jackson Ave, Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: 662-638-6014
🌟 Sponsorship Opportunities 🌟
Become a Valued Partner in Shaping the Annual Meeting's Success
The Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association Annual Meeting presents exceptional opportunities for companies to showcase their support for the lumber industry while gaining prominent visibility among a highly influential audience. By becoming a sponsor, you not only contribute to the success of the event but also benefit from various levels of recognition and engagement.
Why Sponsor?
- Visibility: Gain prominent exposure to a diverse and engaged audience of lumber industry professionals.
- Networking: Access exclusive networking opportunities, including private events and connections with key decision-makers.
- Brand Recognition: Enhance your brand's reputation as a supporter of innovation and sustainability in the lumber industry.
- Customized Packages: Choose from a range of sponsorship packages that align with your marketing objectives and budget.
Agenda
| February 15 | |
| 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM |
Board of Directors Meeting
Closed meeting for MLMA board of directors. |
| 4:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Hotel and Event Check In
Check in available for rooms at The Graduate Hotel. Pick up name badges at the MLMA event table. |
| 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
Welcome Reception
Welcome reception in Cabin 82 at The Graduate hotel sponsored by USNR! |
| 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Dinner on The Square
Enjoy dinner at City Grocery Restaurant with a special 70 year celebration toast sponsored by KDS Windsor! |
| February 16 | |
| 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM |
Annual Meeting Luncheon and Business Meeting
Luncheon with guest speaker Tyler Biggs and MLMA business meeting at The Graduate Hotel. Annual LogDeck presentations during the member business meeting. |
| 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
Branch Out Bash at Lamar Yard
Wrap up afternoon social at Oxford's best outdoor bar and restaurant, Lamar Yard. Join us for music, cocktails, appetizers, and our first MLMA Cornhole Tournament! The first place team will win $1,000! |
Attendees (101)
Casey Anderson
Executive Director
Mississippi Forestry Association
Nick Anderson
Sales
Vicksburg Forest Products LLC
Jessica Atkins
HR and Safety
Shuqualak Lumber Company
Hunter Barlow
Southern AgCredit
Liz Barlow
Southern AgCredit
Richard Batton
Sales
Jack Batte & Sons, Inc.
Blake Baucum
Territory Manager
Lard Oil Company
Ray Beeson
Weyerhaeuser
Lauren Benner
Adam Bilbo
Weyerhaeuser
Dallin Brooks
Executive Director
National Hardwood Lumber Association
Mitch Brown
Agency Director
Forestry Mutual Insurance Company
Wes Burger
Mississippi State University, College of Forest Resources
Tim Burnham
Managing Director North America
SPRINGER USA Inc.
Brad Butler
Lyle Machinery
Cowan Conway
Lyle Machinery
Katie Corley
Sales Assistant
Southeastern Timber Products
Jeff Cowley
Sales
Boldesign
Jeff Cowley
Sales
Boldesign Inc.
Nikki Cox
Marketing & Events Coordinator
MLMA Marketing and Events Coordinator
Stephanie Deupree
Sales Manager
Mission Forest Products
Marc Dowdell
Sales Coordinator
Lyle Machinery
Sean Doyle
Forestry Sales Manager
Puckett Machinery
Jason Ebert
Vice President
Barge Forest Products
Jim Ferguson
Sales Manager
Laurel Machine & Foundry
Chad Fletcher
Hurst Boiler & Welding Co.
Nick Girardi
KDS Windsor
Patrick Godfrey
Vice President of Sales and Service
KDS Windsor
Daniel Gravely
Chief Business Development Officer
Real Performance Machinery
Claude Gregory
National Sales Manager
Fromm Packaging Systems
David Hankins
Co -CEO
Hankins, Inc.
Joe Hankins
Vice President
Hankins Lumber Company
Jack Hebert
General Manager
Bid Group / Smith Sawmill Service
Joe Hill
Southern Pine Inspection Bureau
Drew Homan
Tri-State Lumber Company
Hunter Huddleston
Eastern Project Manager
KOP-COAT
Lisa Hunter
Shuqualak Lumber Company
Robert Hunter Jr.
Procurement
Shuqualak Lumber Company
Cameron Jansen
Business Development Manager
SPRINGER USA Inc.
Pete Johnson
Regional Sales Manager
Taylor Machine Works
Shelby Johnson
President
Automated Control Solutions
Ellery Jones
Executive Director
MLMA Executive Director
Chad Jourdan
UFP Industries
Michael Kassouf
President
Southern Mississippi Trading
Bruce Kicklighter
Sales Manager – Southeast US
Carbotech Group
Damien LeBrane
Marketing
Lard Oil Company
Julien Leger
PMP Solutions
Joe Dan Leggett
Rex Lumber
Elijah McCarty
Aftermarket Sales Representative
KDS Windsor
Brett Megginson
Porter Engineering
Gale Miller
Southeastern Sales Manager
Carbotech Group
Tracey Mitchell
Account Manager
USNR
Jason Moxley
Wellons, Inc.
Brooke Newton
Territory Manager
Lard Oil Company
Brittany Nichols
Regional Business Development Manager
CORE Occupational Medicine
Todd Nodine
Sales Manager
Hood Industries
Joe Page
Tamarack Software
Ken Paine
Sales Manager
Southeastern Timber Products
Mark Partyka
Project Manager
Osorno
Matthew Phillips
Area Manager – US South
Carbotech Group
Jeremy Pitts
Southeast Regional Sales Manager
Nyle Dry Kilns
Tedrick Ratcliff
Executive Vice President
Vicksburg Forest Products
Bud Reaves
Chief Executive Officer
Tri-State Lumber Company
Scott Rustin
Outside Sales
Laurel Machine & Foundry
Bill Schlottman
Director of Mill Sales
Biewer Sawmill
Dan Seale
MSU Dept of Sustainable Bioproducts
Rubin Shmulsky
MSU Dept of Sustainable Bioproducts
Aaron Shoup
Product Specialist
KOP-COAT
Sam Simmons
Outside Sales
Lyle Machinery
Justin Simpson
Rex Lumber
Justin Simpson
Rex Lumber, Brookhaven, MS
Hayes Singleton
Vicksburg Forest Products LLC
Chad Smith
Senior Account Manager
USNR
Keith Stanley
Lard Oil Company
Tommy Stansell
Vicksburg Forest Products LLC
Paul Stickels
Sales and Marketing Manager
Automated Control Solutions
Chris Taylor
Real Performance Machinery
Anderson Thomas
Vice President
Shuqualak Lumber Company
Melanie Thomas
Shuqualak Lumber Company
Charles Thomas III
Vice President
Shuqualak Lumber Company
Pat Thomasson
CEO
Thomasson Company
Marcus Trisdale
MiCROTEC
Michael Ueltschey
Executive Producer
Cadence Insurance
Ingo Wallocha
Vp of Sales - International
Nyle Dry Kilns
Jack Williams
Forestry Mutual Insurance Company
Thank you to our Gold Sponsor
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