Team Members
Paul Wainman

Paul joined Team Hancock in 2016 as CFO. Prior to joining Hancock Lumber, Paul gained extensive experience in both finance and management with market leading brands including Hallmark/William Arthur and Kleinfeld Paper. In January 2020, he became the eighth President of the company. Paul transitioned into his new role of President + CEO in January […]
Shelby Norton

Originally from Austin, TX and a member of Team Hancock since 2022, Shelby developed a passion for art while studying at the Maryland Institute College of Art, where she also earned a minor in psychology. During her studies, she concentrated on exploring how art, objects, and space influence human and animal behavior. Previous work experience includes sculpture, […]
Mark Hopkins

Mark joined Team Hancock in 1996, working as a Counter Pro at our Yarmouth location. Mark then went on to become an AM for many successful years, until being named the Bridgton GM in 2012. Mark transitioned to Retail Sales Manager in January 2015, followed by his role as Retail COO in September of 2015. In late 2024, Mark earned a […]
Hillary Roy

Following over two decades and many leadership roles at Hannaford, Hillary joined the executive leadership team in the fall of 2024 as Chief People Officer. Hillary’s energy, presence, local roots, hands-on operational management, direct human engagement background, and appetite to learn combine to make her an excellent cultural fit and person for this role.
Florian Knappe

Florian joined Team Hancock in 2023 as CFO bringing with him extensive geographical and financial background. He has held several executive leadership roles in Europe and the US. Florian also has extensive building products knowledge having being a CFO for a Maine based deck manufacturer. Most recently, he was the Director of Finance for Maine Technical […]
Rebecca Hatfield

Rebecca joined the team in January 2025, following her tenure as President + CEO of Avesta Housing. Previous roles in finance, strategy, real estate development, construction services, property management, and leadership, combined with her strategic, collaborative business approach and people-first mentality add value and depth to Team Hancock’s leadership team. Maine Magazine ‘Mainer of the Year’ and Mainebiz magazine ‘Woman to […]
Matt Duprey

A member of Team Hancock since 1994, Matt has made a lasting impact on our company and industry. With a Forestry and Wood Science + Technology degree, Matt oversees our logistics and mill scheduling group, along with all customer relations and programs related to our eastern white pine business. Matt has held the role of Chief […]
Erin Plummer

Following her graduation from Amherst College, Erin joined Team Hancock and has been leading marketing and communication efforts since 2007. Currently the Chief Marketing Officer, Erin is a dedicated steward of Hancock’s 175+ year-old brand—she champions internal storytelling, customer-focused initiatives, and community engagement efforts. In 2016 Erin was one of four recipients nationwide to be recognized […]
Mike Hall

Mike has over three decades of industry experience and officially joined Team Hancock in 2004 during the Marriner Lumber acquisition. An in-house developer and innovation strategist, Mike has married his passion for the lumber and building materials industry with his knowledge and skills to develop industry-leading technology business solutions for Team Hancock’s employees and customers.
Kayla Tupick

Kayla started her design career in 2022 when she was hired as a Kitchen & Bath Designer at a small retail store in her hometown of Berlin, NH. It was there that she realized how much passion she had for the profession. Kayla loves to step in at any point in the process, whether it […]
Tracy Frost

Wolfeboro would like to honor Tracy Frost as their 2024 Employee of the Year! Tracy is an employee all should emulate. He always has a positive attitude, which makes every day an enjoyable one when working with him. Tracy is quick to do whatever is asked of him, and help any of his teammates with […]
Jillian “Roscoe” Ross

It is with great pleasure that Tiny Homes of Maine has selected Jillian Ross for the prestigious title of 2024 Employee of the Year! Since joining our team in 2021, Jillian has consistently demonstrated an exceptional work ethic, broad skill set, and positive attitude that sets her apart as a top performer. Jillian is an […]
Drew Storey

Drew Story has been chosen for the prestigious title of Yarmouth’s 2024 Employee of the Year! Drew has worn many hats for Hancock Lumber since joining the team as a Stocker at just 14 years old. Since graduating college and joining us full time, Drew has continued to expand his roles, including becoming a backup […]
Dylan Mathieson

Hancock Lumber Windham would like to announce Dylan Mathieson as our 2024 Employee of the Year! Dylan is a bright light for our location, with the personality and commitment that make him someone we all look forward to seeing and working with every day. Dylan has received many compliments from our customers on his service […]
Gavin Dancsak

Gavin Dancsak has been awarded the 2024 Employee of the Year for Saco! Gavin first came to Team Hancock working in the lumberyard at various locations before landing in Saco. Expressing interest in the Counter Pro position, Gavin quickly excelled at the many tasks that were handed his way. He absorbs more responsibility without hesitation, […]
James Gigliotti

James Gigliotti has earned the honor of 2024 Employee of the Year for the Retail Operations Center. James is the primary Commodity Purchaser for Hancock Lumber and he does an excellent job of staying one step ahead of the market to position our sellers with very competitive costs on the highest quality framing lumber and […]
Mike “Butch” Foss

Mike Foss, known as Butch around here, has been chosen as North Conway’s 2024 Employee of the Year. Butch started with Hancock Lumber as a Counter Pro in 2020 and a year later moved to Inside Sales Support. He has been an integral part of our sales team, supporting our employees and customers as we’ve […]
Chad Fecteau

We are pleased to announce that Mainely Trusses has selected Chad Fecteau for the 2024 Employee of the Year award. For the past 24 years, Chad has demonstrated remarkable dedication and hard work, making him an integral part of our team. In his role as Yard Lead for the last six years, Chad has consistently […]
Josiah Harrington

Josiah Harrington has been awarded the 2024 Employee of the Year for our Kennebunk location! As a member of our operations team, Josiah is willing to put in the extra time when we are busy but more importantly, understands the impact on the bigger picture as a Driver Pro if things are not done accurately […]
Anna Russo

Congratulations to Anna Russo, Hancock Lumber’s 2024 Home Office Employee of the Year! In her first year since rejoining Team Hancock, Anna has demonstrated the best of what shared leadership and using your true voice is all about. She has gone above and beyond to transform her own role and support her colleagues in remarkable […]
Steven York

The Damariscotta team would like to announce Steven York as the 2024 Employee of the Year! Steven takes his job seriously and is diligent in ensuring millwork is received, tagged, and placed in an efficient manner. He is always willing to help in other areas of the yard including unloading trucks, helping customers, and assisting […]
Paden Brett

The Casco Sawmill is proud to announce Paden Brett as the 2024 Employee of the Year! Paden joined Team Hancock in 2016 and has spent his time here in the sawmill. It has been fun to watch Paden grow and mature over these past eight years. He has a great attitude, is a great teammate, […]
Nick Tash

The Casco Bargain Barn announces Nick Tash as our 2024 Employee of the Year! Nick holds the longest tenure with Casco Retail, being hired in October of 2017. Nick has proven himself to be a true Hancock Lumber Ambassador. Nick started his career as a Yard Pro in 2017, then was promoted to Counter Pro, […]
CB Sylvester

Brunswick would like to congratulate CB Sylvester on being named the 2024 Employee of the Year! CB began his career at Hancock Lumber in 2004 as an Estimator, bringing with him a wealth of experience in the industry. With 23 years of expertise, CB has not only excelled in his role but has also become […]
Jerry Gautreau

Our Bethel Sawmill team has selected Jerry Gautreau as our 2024 Employee of the Year! Jerry started working for Hancock Lumber in January of 2007. In that time, Jerry has been a valuable team member in the boiler house. Jerry has a positive attitude and is often called on for his knowledge and expertise in […]
Jim Bell

Jim Bell has earned the distinct honor of 2024 Employee of the Year for Augusta! Jim started with LaPointe Lumber in May of 2021 and has remained with us as we made the transition to joining Team Hancock. Jim handled this transition with ease and became a true Team Hancock Ambassador, as evidenced by his […]
Garret Blair

Garret started at the Pittsfield Mill as a Pine Manufacturing Pro. Motivated and eager to learn, he quickly became a grader and later earned a leadership role. During this time, he built strong relationships infused with energy + enthusiasm. Garret appreciates how his thoughts have been heard and his ideas considered, even when he was ‘just […]
Nick Christ
Carley Bois

I have been in the kitchen design industry for about six years now. I started doing kitchen design when I was in high school as a paid internship. Throughout my life, even as a young child, I knew I wanted to do something in the design industry. Getting that experience while I was young was […]
Shelli Boucher

With a passion for the building trades and an appreciation for design, Shelli naturally fell into designing kitchens and bathrooms. Working with homeowners and contractors alike, she believes the process of designing kitchens should be an enjoyable one. With years of experience in customer service, creating and maintaining relationships is something Shelli values and strives […]
Angie Fitts

Our Pittsfield Team congratulates Angie Fitts for earning the 2024 Employee of the Year award! Whenever you enter the Pittsfield Mill, you are most likely met with her warm and welcoming smile. Not only is Angie the Office Coordinator for our sawmill, but she also lends an ear to many of the employees in times […]
Mark Smith
Ed Witt

Call or Text: 603-651-9912 Ed is a Licensed Forester in both New Hampshire and Maine. For the majority of his 40 year career, Ed has managed timberland and timber harvesting operations, as well as wood procurement for the last 25 years. For the last 18 years at Madison Lumber, Ed has procured eastern white pine logs […]
Chase Thebarge

Call or Text: 207-520-7828 Log Buying Territory: Western Maine, Northern NH, Northeast Kingdom of Vermont Chase joined Team Hancock in 2024 as a log procurement forester covering Western Maine, Northern NH and the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Chase previously held roles as a procurement forester in the pulp and paper industry, purchasing pulpwood and sawmill […]
Karla Allen

Call or text 603-733-7922 Log Buying Territory: Central & Eastern NH and E. Mass Karla Allen is a NH Licensed Forester with over 25 years of experience procuring timber, managing forest land, and harvest operations. She is a past president of the NH Tree Farm and currently serves on the board, as well as a Tree […]
Ryan Asendorf

Ryan joined the team in October 2022 and, in just one year, has proven himself to be a worthy recipient of this distinction. Ryan moved from Long Island with lumber and building materials experience, however, he’s brought so much more along with that! Ryan demonstrates what it takes to be a true Hancock Lumber brand ambassador. […]
Ashley Martin

It’s always hard to pick one person who stands out among the rest when you have a crew of great performers. This year was no different, but Ashley really elevated her performance to a new level. She took on several new tasks such as supporting the kitchen sellers, backing up receiving, and even issuing credits. […]
Marty Ney

Marty has been a wonderful addition to the Saco team. A retired police officer, there is little that Marty is not ready and able to handle. He understands the importance of safety and has embraced our strong culture of watching out for each other. Almost from the day he started, our customers began asking for […]
Ryan Barnhart

Ryan has been a great addition to the Yarmouth team. Just in his first full year, Ryan has already established himself as one of the go-to guys in the yard. Any time we are down a driver, a receiver, or order coordinator, Ryan steps up to help the team. He also takes great pride in […]
Jim Ranks

Jim is a splendid example of what a good teammate looks like. He always has a smile on his face and is willing to help anyone out. Jim, or as we call him “JR,” builds loads to prepare product for jobsite deliveries, but is always willing to learn and do every job in the yard. […]
Ron Carr

Ron started with Hancock in 2017 as a Yard Pro. In 2022, Ron moved inside to fill a Counter Pro position that became available. Ron is always eager to learn and grow his skills, no matter what position he’s assigned. Most recently, Ron has been learning the role of Inventory Manager to assist as a […]
Cindy Gaudin

Cindy is the ultimate team player, Hancock Lumber brand ambassador, positive human, and always willing to help. Cindy goes above and beyond in all she does, and currently manages both Kitchen Business Development and our credit management, handled by the Accounts Receivable team. Cindy and the AR team have been instrumental in the rollout of our […]
Zach Lamb

Zach has been an asset to the sawmill division with his problem-solving approach, his eagerness to learn, and his drive to get the job done. He is very knowledgeable and is always working to improve mill flow. Zach is a natural leader who is detail oriented and has the respect of the crew. Recently, Zach […]
Andy Bean Sr.

Andy has been working at the Bethel site since December of 1997. Back then, Andy worked in the old Woods Planermill which stood between the boiler house and train tracks. Andy has held several positions in the last quarter century, but has spent most of his time here operating, setting up, and grinding heads for […]
Tom (TJ) Givens

Tom joined Hancock Lumber in 2005 and has been at the Casco Mill during all 18 years of his tenure. Tom started his journey here as a Pine Manufacturing Pro in the Planer Mill. It did not take long for us to see his talents and he soon became one of our key planer operators. […]
Toni Vacca

Toni originally came to us as a Driver Pro, but we quickly realized that her driving skills were just the foretaste of her many talents. After earning the respect of her fellow drivers, readily handling every type of truck and delivery with great skill and competence, she decided to strike off in a new direction. […]
George Carter

In the world of professional achievement, there are standout individuals who not only meet but exceed expectations, while leaving an indelible mark on their workplace. George’s unwavering dedication, exceptional work ethic, and positive attitude set the bar high! George joined our team 19 years ago, instantly becoming an integral part of our delivery team. From […]
Kabe Micklon

Kabe has been chosen for this award for his outstanding contributions and exemplary work ethic. Throughout the year, Kabe consistently demonstrated a high level of dedication, team spirit, and professionalism. His ability to take on many challenging tasks with enthusiasm has significantly contributed to the success of fellow employees, as well as the entire location. […]
Will Bailey

Will joined Team Hancock in 2020 as a Driver Pro and pivoted soon after, when the company reconfigured its technology team and Help Desk system. Anyone who has interacted with Will knows what an invaluable member of the team he is—responsive, an effective communicator, and always positive. Will has fielded over 2,200 help desk tickets […]
Denise Curran

Denise has been working with homeowners, contractors, and vendors for over twenty years, bringing functionality and beauty into their spaces. Spending most of her career in the interior design world, she has extensive experience with floor planning and color scheming, including furnishings, flooring, wall color, lighting, and artwork. Searching for change, she moved into kitchen […]
Kevin Hancock

Kevin Hancock is the Chairman + CEO of Hancock Lumber Company, one of the oldest family businesses in America. Kevin has worked at the company since 1991 and is part of the sixth generation of his family to help lead the organization. Established in 1848, Hancock lumber grows trees and manufactures lumber for global distribution. Locally, in Maine and New Hampshire, the company sells a full line of building materials from its stores and truss plant. A six-time recipient of the Best Places to Work in Maine Award, the company is led by its 525 employees.
Brian Nielsen

For 28 years, Brian Nielsen has been in the hardware and building industry – 10 of which has been spent designing kitchens. Brian went to PRVTC (now Portland Arts) upon graduating high school and continued his education in a variety of ways, including professional photography. Brian says, “I love a challenge and the opportunity to […]
Glenn Costanzo

Glenn brings 35 years of experience in design, construction, and project management to our Kitchen Design Showroom team. His experience includes kitchen and bath remodeling, from full custom kitchens to simpler cabinetry projects. In addition, Glenn has built stock and custom cabinets professionally, adding yet another level of knowledge and understanding to his kitchen design […]
Matt McCaslin

Call or text 207-713-3779 Log buying territory: South/Central/Western ME Matt joined the Hancock team in 2023 as a log procurement forester covering South-central Maine and Eastern New Hampshire for the Casco sawmill. Matt has previously worked as a stumpage forester in Southern Maine and has a degree double majoring in Forestry and Survey Engineering Technology […]
Kyle Tracy

“I started on the floor and within a couple years I worked up to the moulder where I got certified as a Pro Moulder Operator. Now I train other people. I came in and work hard and it has continued to work out by just putting the effort forward.“
Cain Davidowicz

“Before Hancock Lumber, I worked my whole professional life as a chef. I was an executive sous chef at Sunday River, but after my son was born it became too demanding to have a family life in that industry. I was looking for something with more flexibility and Hancock Lumber offered that to me. I […]
Ellis Williams

“At Hancock Lumber, we look for opportunities in people every day. We want people to move into positions where they feel valued. Years ago somebody saw value and potential in me and it’s now my turn to give that to others. That is the culture we have around here – everybody leads; our people express […]
Gillian Price

A kitchen designer with Hancock Lumber since 2022, Gillian relocated from upstate New York to Maine to be closer to family. While in New York, Gillian worked as a kitchen designer for a box store gaining valuable experience working with clients and creating spaces to meet their needs. In addition to her years of being […]
Rachel Demers

Rachel began her career as a kitchen designer in 2016 after graduating from Wentworth Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design. She believes the kitchen is the heart of every home, and loves taking a client’s ideas and turning them into their dream space—paying particular attention to color, style, functionality, and […]
Andy Bariteau

Andy Bariteau has earned the honor of 2024 Employee of the Year for the Bridgton location! In the words of Toni Vacca, the 2023 Bridgton Employee of the Year, “Andy is a person that you always want on your team. He is a hard worker, always has a good attitude, treats customers with respect and […]
Andy Bean

“We all work as a team and we all are very interested in seeing Hancock Lumber be successful. We are successful because of that Team Hancock philosophy that we have. Like anything else, if you put the time in and you want to work, you can move on. It’s really up to the individual. If […]
Sarah Dube

“Ten years ago I was looking for a summer job, so I applied here. I ended up really liking it a lot. I enjoy being in the smaller setting, learning more about the customer and the project they’re doing. Oftentimes I find you can help them out quite a bit. We really take pride in […]
Kara Kennison

“I started at Hancock Lumber right out of high school. This is where I want to be, it’s an exciting job. I love getting to interact with different people on a daily basis. I love my job because no day is the same. One day I could be out at a job site, another day […]
Corey Sloat

“I love being able to visit jobsites, meet people, and build relationships with customers. Seeing construction projects go from foundation to completion across our communities is also very rewarding.”
Gage Pessant

“This job is very important to me because I take pride in what I do—and, I like seeing the end result of homes being built and customers being satisfied. I’m happy with my decision to work for Hancock Lumber. My goals are to continue to learn as much as I can and grow as part […]
Regan Fotter

“Hancock Lumber has given me a good base to want to continue my professional career. There’s a great leadership style and it’s a great brand—the ethos of the company is something that is attractive to me. We are all driven to meet the same goals. Hancock Lumber has given me the ability to focus on […]
Taylor Davis

It turns out there is no traditional path for employees finding their way to Team Hancock—and Taylor Davis is no exception. Prior to joining Team Hancock, Taylor spent five years working on a dairy farm. In addition to her work as a farm hand, Taylor spent two years working at Skills, Inc. working with people […]
Kelly Donnell

Kelly’s career started with a background in architectural drafting, which segued into joining the kitchen and bath industry in 1998. Throughout her 23 years in this industry, Kelly has worked as a designer, a regional kitchen and bath trainer for a national company, and as an adjunct professor and member of the advisory board at […]
Richard Sprague

Richard started as a Pine Manufacturing Pro in the sawmill department in 2021 and made significant internal progression through to Department Manager of the Bethel Sawmill team. Richard played some key roles in Bethel, including his involvement in developing a world class sawmill operation, which collectively included both maintenance and operational unity.
Shayna Howell

Shayna’s Maine story began late in 2021 with a cross-country 2,900 mile move. A burning desire to live and experience New England, combined with the realization she could make it happen, led Shayna to Maine. One of ten siblings with Montana roots, Shayna decided during her childhood she wanted to go into design after watching “Friends” with her mom as a young kid and admiring the color, texture, and sheer amount of detail put into each set. A graduate of the University of Idaho, Shayna received her Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design with a minor in Architecture. Previously, Shayna designed kitchens and bathrooms while working at a lumber yard in Pullman, Washington. In her spare time, she enjoys photography, thrifting, creating digital art, and spending time with her husband and their two dogs.
Eric Stevenson

It is with great enthusiasm that our Yarmouth team announces Eric Stevenson as their employee of the year! Eric is a Project Pro at our Yarmouth location where his co-workers (pretty convincingly!) named him as the team’s employee of the year. Eric is one of those guys who will do anything for you. He is […]
Kellie Wilcox

It is with great excitement that the North Conway team announces their 2021 employee of the year—Kellie Wilcox. With little knowledge of the lumber and building materials industry, Kellie applied for the position of Counter Pro two years ago. During the interview process she came across as very personable, full of energy, and self-motivated. She […]
Kristy Beaulieu, Jessica Cote, Lisa Potvin

Our Home Office HR trio—Lisa Potvin, Kristy Beaulieu and Jessica Cote—is being recognized for their amazing contributions in 2021 with appreciation for their continual effort in helping to navigate COVID-19 within our Hancock Lumber walls and for their seamless effort in on-boarding our new teams with our Lapointe and Winnipesaukee Lumber acquisitions! This team works […]
Jim Vitello

Our Kennebunk location is thrilled to announce their 2021 employee of the year is Jim Vitello. Kennebunk sought out employee input and feedback for who they thought represented and deserved the employee of the year—and, Jim Vitello was this year’s winner. Jim has high expectations and standards for himself and for what our vendors provide […]
Judy Rancourt

Judy Rancourt began her career with Mainely Trusses in 2007 and she has been a key team member since day one! Our team has benefited from Judy’s strong work ethic, positive outlook, and reliability. She is extremely skilled with numbers and spreadsheets and always rises to the challenge when she’s needed to crunch numbers and […]
Jim Foster

What’s there to say about an employee who’s been around as long and done as many different roles as Jim Foster besides THANK YOU?! Jim has been an integral part of getting the new Saco location up and running like a well-oiled machine. Jim’s passion for the business and willingness to help anyone at any […]
Brian Etheridge

In a year where everything was upside down, you really needed your people to step up and do more than normal. In 2021 everyone was challenged in this way, and we had several performances that really shined through. One individual, Brian Etheridge, was definitely one of those people whose performance really exemplified what we look […]
Jacob McAllister

Jake started work for Team Hancock’s Casco Sawmill in December of 2017. Since then, he’s been part of our Planer Mill team. In this short time, he has grown to be one of the top performers in this area. In October of 2020, he became a NeLMA-certified grader and continues to be in our daily […]
Larry Phillips

Hancock Lumber’s Windham 2021 employee of the year award goes to Larry Phillips. Customers and peers alike enjoy seeing and working with Larry because of his positive attitude and willingness to help whenever and wherever he is needed. Larry goes above and beyond to make sure that our customers have a positive experience when visiting […]
Colby Morse

It’s just the kind of year to shake things up—and, at the Home Office, we’ve chosen to award two employee of the year accolades. Our 2021 individual award for employee of the year at the Home Office goes to Colby Morse. A valuable member of the finance team since joining Hancock Lumber in 1999, Colby […]
Tyler Foss

Tyler started working for Hancock Lumber in the Fall of 2011. Over the years, Tyler has had many roles and has excelled in all of them. Tyler has a very strong working knowledge of the yard and of our inventory allowing him to work very quickly and efficiently. He excels in inventory management, load building, […]
Steven Norwood

Our Brunswick location is fortunate to have someone like Stephen on the team. As a Counter Pro, Stephen is part of a great group that holds each other to a high standard when it comes to customer service and the overall experience at the store. While meeting these high standards, Stephen regularly takes on more […]
Lucas Perham

When we first met Lucas in his interview a year ago, we were truly unaware of the gold we had struck when we decided to bring him on. He was a young and rather quiet high school graduate, with certainly a polite way about him, but with little experience in our industry. However, as we […]
Rodney Basford

Rodney has over 30 years of service at Hancock Lumber, having spent most of his career in the maintenance department. Today, Rodney is currently the de-barker and sash operator—but, on a moment’s notice, he jumps in whenever and wherever he is needed. Seeing Rodney be selected for the “people’s choice award” comes as no surprise […]
Arthur Porter

After doing an anonymous peer voting process, the Casco location is recognizing Arthur Porter as their 2021 employee of the year! Each employee selected who they thought deserved this accolade, including why they chose that person. Arthur is described by his fellow teammates as someone who has a great personality, a work ethic that’s second […]
Pam Higgins

Office: 207-627-6104 Based out of our Casco sawmill office and a nearly 20-year Team Hancock veteran, Pam handles all things related to log administration. From scaling slips to payments and any questions in between, count on Pam to get you the information you need, when you need it. To contact the mills’ scale houses directly, […]
Butch Barberi

Call or text: 207-713-0447 Log Buying Territory: Central/Northern/Eastern Maine Butch joined Hancock lumber in July of 2021 as the log procurement forester for the Pittsfield sawmill, bringing with him 30-years of forest products industry experience. A professional forester by trade, Butch received a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry and Timber Utilization with a minor […]
John Randall

Call or text: 802-380-0741 Log Buying Territory: Southern NH, VT, MA, RI and CT John handles log procurement in southern New England and New York. Prior to joining Team Hancock, John purchased logs and timber in the region for nearly four decades. In addition to John’s vast industry experience, he also holds a certificate under […]
Ed Flanagan

Ed joined Hancock Lumber’s board in March of 2019 after serving 24 years as Wyman’s CEO, a family-owned business based in Milbridge, Maine. Ed graduated from NYU business school in 1975 and carried out a 42-year work career, gaining perspective on growth, risk, people dynamics, and juggling priorities. Following his retirement, Ed was seeking to […]
Mark Gardner

Mark Gardner graduated with a BSC in Industrial Technology, along with a State of Maine Teaching Certificate from the University of Southern Maine in 1978. He also completed post-graduation studies in Statistical Process Control, Lean Six Sigma and Management Effectiveness training from various schools and programs from 1979 through to 1990. From 1978 to 1981, […]
Ruth Kellick-Grubbs

An international speaker, trainer, and management consultant, Ruth has worked exclusively in the building supply industry for the last 20 years. Prior to entering that industry, she worked for the Japanese Government and US multi-national corporations assisting them with international business development. She has lived and worked in Germany, Ireland, Japan, Mexico and Spain and […]
Kevin Jones

Kevin Jones has served on Hancock Lumber’s board of directors since 2014. Following his graduation from the University of New Hampshire, Kevin started Jamie Plumbing & Heating Supply Company (named after his one-week old daughter!). A wholesale distributer of plumbing, heating, and HVAC equipment, with two locations in Exeter and South Hampton, NH and 30 […]
Abby Hutchins

Born and raised locally in Milton Township, Abigail “Abby” Hutchins attended Telstar Middle/High School where she excelled in academics and was a three-season varsity athlete. During high school she always maintained weekend jobs such as landscaping and baby-sitting. After she graduated in 2008, she perused a higher education at Central Maine Community College where she received a scholarship based on academic and athletic excellence. Prior to college, Abby landed a job as a Direct Support Specialist working with children with cognitive and developmental disabilities where she acquired many certifications, leading to a promotion to a Behavioral Health Professional, all while receiving Presidential Honors (3.9 GPA) her second semester of college. For the next eight years Abby continued making an impact at the organization, even expanding into different roles.
Jeff Arn

A Massachusetts native and former UMass Amherst soccer player and business major, Jeff relocated to Maine in 2015. When Jeff first joined the team in 2016, he started off pulling boards in the planer mill. Jeff’s supervisor and our sawmill GM noticed Jeff’s potential immediately. Despite being new to the industry, Jeff picked everything up quickly and took advantage of an opportunity to train as a boiler operator and study electrical engineering technologies at Southern Maine Community College. Admittedly, Jeff had a lot to learn, but he also had a desire to further his education and understanding of electrical and automation projects.
Nik Conrad

Born and raised in Andover, Maine, Nik joined Team Hancock after a semester of college. Throughout high school, Nik worked a variety of jobs in landscaping and the restaurant business. After first getting hired through a temp agency, Nick worked on the pull chain for over half a year. Following a brief leave for surgery, Nik returned as a full time Hancock employee. Eager to learn, Nik took advantage of training opportunities, establishing himself across the planer, moulder, and shipping departments. Eventually, Nik earned the floor lead position for the moulder where he’s excelled at helping run a happy and efficient department. Nik takes pride in the work he does and looks forward to his future at Hancock Lumber.
David Blaker

A member of Team Hancock for over 15-years, Dave began his career as a Driver Pro and has experience driving boom truck, moffett, flat bed, and box trucks. This experience helped greatly when he transitioned into Windham’s Yard Expeditor. Dave’s knowledge of how to do deliveries with any type of truck helped him to organize customer orders and loading of trucks in the most efficient manner. Following this role, Dave moved into the Millwork Handler position and did an excellent job helping to organize and load millwork orders. Dave’s product knowledge, along with his mental map of knowing exactly where every place we ever need to go has helped tremendously in keeping millwork orders well organized. With the new moves in Windham’s Millwork building in 2020, Dave is now the Millwork Specialist and has great knowledge of product and holds a high standard for what we expect from our vendors. Dave works great with others and is always looking to help when he can. He is always engaged with what is going on around him and looking out for others. We are extremely happy to have him on our team. Anyone that knows Dave knows that it is amazing what he can remember; whether it is a delivery address or knowing where the special order is without having to look it up, his recall is unlike any other. We are very grateful for all he does and how he does it—thank you, Dave, for the work you do and the way you do it!!
Mike Melnik

As Inventory Manager I work with everyone here in the yard. I work with all the Yard Pros, the Order Coordinators, the Logistic Manager, and even the Counter Pros, Inside Sales and the Account Managers. I started here four years ago as a YardPro and I was given the opportunity to take on the inventory manager role, and it’s been great. I’ve been able to utilize my skills in this position and help the company succeed. Some of the skills you need to be successful as inventory manager are multi-tasking, organization, thinking ahead, planning ahead, and just knowing what product you need and when you need it. I like working here because it’s a team atmosphere. We all have to get a job done and we all help each other out, and that’s huge. It’s one of the biggest things we do. Everyone has their own separate job, but at the end of the day, everyone pulls together to get done what we need to. At Hancock Lumber we’re looking for self-starters, positive attitudes, and people who want to be part of a team environment. When I see the jobsite signs on the side of the road for Hancock Lumber, it makes me feel proud. It makes me feel good that I’m working for such a great company we’re all over Maine and New Hampshire. We’re helping people build dream homes everywhere.
Austin Brown

Austin has been described by his fellow employees as someone who, “ALWAYS, without fail, can brighten any day with his positive attitude.” His seemingly endless positive attitude has not only impacted our employees, but all of the customers that he engages. Other employees have described him as “always courteous” to our customers when he worked in the yard. As a Yard Pro for Hancock Lumber, responsibilities include keeping the yard safe and clean for customers and personnel and keeping all of the materials stocked up so we have what the customers want and need. Safety is always a priority.
Mike Sarwari

Team Hancock’s expeditor role is responsible for the flow and operational activity in the Yard with all Yard Pros, Order Coordinators, Warehouse and Customer Service staff. Expeditors will be responsible for coordinating all yard operations and activity in cooperation with the Logistics Manager, Inventory Manager and General Manager. This position is key to making certain the yard functions safely and focuses on accurate load building, customer service, and that product is handled efficiently, while maximizing our resources. This is one of the key operational leadership roles in the yard.
Peter Allen

I started out 13-years ago as a Driver Pro. First, I started in the pickup, then they got me signed off on a box truck and a flat bed, and eventually I was asked to move up to a boom truck. So now, I literally can drive every truck in our yard. Hancock Lumber’s safety program is number one. And, one of the main things is GOAL – get out and look. One thing that I like about this company is that as a Driver if you do feel that a situation is unsafe, they will back you and you can come back with the product and return another day when it is safe. When you see some of these places that you’ve delivered to and what they ended up looking like, they’re just beautiful and Hancock is a big part of that, which is awesome and rewarding. As a Driver we see the customers more than anybody. As a Hancock representative I want to make sure that every one of my visits to a customer counts in a positive manner. One of the things I like most about working here is the teamwork—everybody works together.
Jesse Loura

I’ve been here at Hancock Lumber for 15-years. I started out building wall panels in our panel shop and transitioned into being an inventory manager in Windham. As inventory manager I’m responsible for protecting our assets, overseeing all the special order and stock products that come through our store. I like working at Hancock Lumber because of the people that I work with and I enjoy helping customers to make sure they get the correct product. I enjoy coming to work, interacting with people I work with, and communicating with people at our other locations. Here at Hancock we’re always looking for new employees that fit into our culture—people who are outgoing, always looking to do more, learn more, and want to grow with our us.
Karen Alcorn

Karen has a degree in Interior Design, with a focus on kitchen and bath design. Karen enjoys the challenge of making each kitchen unique to the homeowner’s taste. She believes that the kitchen is the heart of the home and should be special no matter how big or small. Karen listens well to the customer to help them get what they are looking for. She has a positive attitude and will go the extra mile to serve her customers.
Dylan Blackman

At the age of 19 Dylan was looking for a job that would lead to a career. At that time, a good friend’s father recommended he apply to Hancock Lumber. With only having three years of part-time grocery store experience, the manufacturing setting was a shock—physically demanding and fast-paced.
Karyn Knights
Dennis Verrill
Keith Trask
Mike Shane
Tom Cayon
Terrie McDaniel

“The Hancock Lumber culture and our ‘everybody leads’ model is something we live by. And, we see it play out each day in every decision that is made—whether it’s a process needing to change or deciding what new equipment and tools employees need—decisions are based on everyone’s feedback. It’s really rewarding to be a part […]
Stasha MacDougall

Stasha spent her first two years as inside support for our Account Manager team. In the summer of 2019 a position opened up for an Account Manager –and, in typical Stasha fashion, she jumped on the opportunity and has performed above and beyond expectations! Stasha is a true team player, collaborating with others and always willing to help in any capacity needed around the store or yard. Her tremendous spirit of cooperation is something we all admire in North Conway. North Conway is fortunate to have found such an incredible—we’re so lucky to have Stasha on Team Hancock!
Ray Collet
Matt Bissonnette
Harland Storey
Ben Adams
Laurie Foustoukos

Laurie joined Team Hancock in 2021 bringing with her a Bachelor’s of Science in Interior Design with a focus in sustainability. Laurie previously worked as an interior designer/project manager focused on commercial and Federal Government clientele for nearly a decade before landing at Hancock Lumber. From Germany and Italy to the United States’ East and West Coasts, Laurie has been a part of designing projects all over the world.
Taylor Johnson

Taylor joins Hancock Lumber with an array of experience in design—from ski condo renovations to new home kitchen designs. Every day is different as a designer and Taylor enjoys this aspect of the job, along with meeting new clients and working on a variety of projects. Focused on the details, Taylor brings the vision together by organizing the specifics to create a design that is functional, beautiful, and exactly what the customer desires.
Steve Pratt

Steve Pratt has been designing kitchens and bathrooms for nearly 22 years. Steve likes working with customers on all size projects and particularly enjoys remodels on older homes. Call Steve when considering new kitchen or bath cabinets, or if it is time for new countertops, flooring or hardware to spruce up your kitchen or bathroom.
Kelsey Small

With over a decade of kitchen and bath design experience Kelsey shines in earning clients’ trust and working through the decision-making process to deliver the perfect end result. Thorough and creative, Kelsey takes the time to walk clients through all of the choices in creating or redesigning a space, simplifying the process and making it comfortable and fun! Kelsey breaks down the process making sure clients understand each step along the way, which directly correlates to customer satisfaction and the final product.
Jenny Freeman

With 14 years of experience in the construction industry, and seven years as a Kitchen Designer, Jenny offers clients a wealth of experience and knowledge. Whether customers are looking to renovate an income property or create the kitchen of their dreams, Jenny provides the same attention to detail on each project.
Steve Merrill

For over 20 years Steve has been designing kitchens and bathrooms throughout Maine and New Hampshire. Whether it’s a home renovation project or new construction his creative approach leaves each space with a unique and purposeful design. Steve takes great pride in his relationships with local contractors and customers and feels that whether someone is buying a single bathroom vanity or their dream kitchen, each person deserves the same respect and attention to detail.
Rachel Hall

Rachel brings 18 years of building materials industry experience to her kitchen designs, including understanding the construction and remodeling process. Her attention to detail and ability to recognize the customer’s needs ensure that she can create a design to fit any aesthetic, budget or space.
Jessica Enman

Jessica enjoys being creative while having fun in designing her clients’ spaces. For her, being a kitchen and bath designer really is the dream job and one that is forever changing – with new clients, new spaces, and new products. Jessica takes pride in being an excellent listener, and takes the time to ask questions that will result in a design that is well thought out and executed.
Dan Hanley

Dan Hanley worked as a remodeling contractor for 13 years, bringing a very valuable point of view to kitchen design. Over the past 20 years, he has been applying his skills exclusively to kitchen and bath design in the Midcoast area. Dan appreciates the value kitchens hold in our homes and steps up to the challenge that each unique space brings.
Berta Campbell

Berta holds both a Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts degree and has been a kitchen designer for over 20 years. From speculative houses or small renovations to fine custom residences, Berta brings enthusiasm to every project. In her spare time, Berta enjoys creating mixed media sculptures.
Angella Spugnardi

Angella brings over 20 years of experience to each kitchen and bath project she designs. Her degree in architecture enables her to help guide clients through the design process to achieve their vision and make a space that fits their unique lifestyle.
Drew Johnson

A Maine native, Drew grew up in Freeport and attended school there. Always building and tinkering, he worked as a carpenter during his summer vacations. Team Hancock in Bethel was very fortunate to add Drew Johnson to the roster in May of 2015 in a millwright position. Drew started full time after completing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology through the University of Maine, Orono. Not only did Drew join the team with an excellent educational background, but he fit right into the Hancock culture and built admirable relationships with his teammates.
Bob Shultz

Bob Shultz joined Hancock Lumber’s board of directors in the fall of 2023. While born and raised outside of Boston, Bob has always had a deep love of Maine where his family spent many summers during his youth. He attended Bowdoin College and graduated with a degree in Economics while playing for the Polar Bears […]