“When I’m not at the mill, it calls to me,” Team Hancock’s, John “The Bull” Proctor, recently shared.
Long-time Casco Mill sawyer, John Proctor, celebrated his retirement on July 8, marking the completion of an incredible 53-year career in the lumber industry. John started at the age of 15 with Chute/Lake Region Lumber and then joined Hancock Lumber in February of 1968, beginning what would turn into a 38-year career at our Casco Mill! John epitomizes the best of the lumber industry and has left his mark. His family shared his home always smelt of sawdust and fresh cut lumber, they remember fondly him sporting classic LL Bean flannel shirts as his everyday work attire, and noted he always woke up eager to return to the mill. During his time at Hancock Lumber, John kept a record of every log he processed and what that equated to in board feet sawn.
As Sawmill Chief Revenue Officer Matt Duprey would say, “He is the G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time)!”
John is an absolute legend in our state, industry, and on Team Hancock—from all of us, thank you for the pride, enthusiasm, love, and care you put into everything you have done. Enjoy your retirement, and whenever the sawmill calls to you, you’re welcome back! #TeamHancock #HancockLumber #BuiltToDeliver #LumberIndustryCareers
