Location: Pittsfield Sawmill

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 pulling boards’ on the line. Now, as a manager leading a team, Garret’s priority is to be sure that all employees feel the same encouragement, trust, respect, and value he’s experienced.
“It’s the good pay for an honest day’s work that gets people in the door, but it’s the Hancock Lumber culture that makes them stay.” —Garret Blair