Paul Bouchard | President | Direct: 250 498 7255 |
Starting as sales trainee in 1977 with Sauder Industries, Vancouver, and in 1983 beginning 25 years with Olympic Industries Inc., North, Vancouver, BC (of Forest City Trading Group LLC, Portland, OR), Paul has broad experience and a proven record in Specialty Wood Products market development, roll-outs, supply-chain creation and management, and has supported it with his own and third party manufacturing resources to deliver durable programs to partners in North American and International markets.
Lisa Sheppard | Trading and Admin | Direct: 250 498 9193 |
15 years with the company, working with our customers and providing sales and service, office admin and, of course, problem solving. Lisa is the glue that holds down the office and helps fight the little fires to make our service record “shine”.
Chris Hill | Trading and Manufacturing | Direct: 250 809 8000 |
5 years with the company, Chris is the manufacturing and operations manager, including our state of the art computer and data systems development and co-ordination. Chris is a good example of the next generation in our business who is computer savvy beyond his years and “keeps the wheels on” the enterprise.
Karen Nakatsuru | Admin and Logisitcs | Direct: 250 493 9339 |
Karen is the administrative whiz at BP Wood. By taking care of our credit management, customer service support, and logistical support, she is the quiet force behind what we do.
Jim Klimek | Trading | Direct: 604 838 2780 |
Jim has spent fourteen years in lumber trading with a balanced skill set. He has strong foundation in transportation logistics coupled with a firm commodity lumber buy/sell trade knowledge. In addition to Jim’s technical and systems knowledge, he has a solid commitment for meeting expectations to fill demand efficiently, with a high regard for lasting relationships.
Tom Shi | Beijing Office | Direct Cel: (From NA: 011- 86-) 1362-134-6961|
Tom Shi has 4 years work experience with BPWood in China. Tom worked 20 years for CITIC, including posts in Canada and New Zealand. His fluency in both English and North America trading and bridge building is ideal for BPWood’s growing presence in our China Softwood and Log supply markets.
Dan Bouchard | Latin America and Trading | Direct: 250-493-9339|
Dan is the newest member of the BP Wood team. He brings experience in internet marketing, customer service, database & online management, and a strong desire to trade FSC wood and related products. Dan speaks Spanish, and will be approaching new markets in the Latin world.
