Big Creek acquiring O'Connor Lumber
Big Creek Lumber announced that it has added its sixth retail lumber yard and Ace Hardware store with the acquisition of O’Connor Lumber in Vallejo, Calif.
Once the deal is finalized, O’Connor Lumber will transition to the Big Creek Lumber banner. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The store will remain open with the same products and staff.
“Big Creek Lumber is pleased to have found a great fit with O’Connor Lumber,” said Kevin Dussault, retail divisional manager at Big Creek Lumber. “We like that it is a turn-key, well-run yard with a knowledgeable team that we can grow into the future.”
Dussault noted that Big Creek is “excited to also offer a full-service lumberyard with more lumber selection and a larger Inventory.”
Big Creek’s leadership team is eager to carry on the traditions set by Joe and Rose Pierre and their family for the last three generations.
“Rose and I really enjoy working with Big Creek and their staff. We are so grateful that our employees are being given the opportunity to work for Big Creek,” said Joe Pierre, the current owner of O’Connor Lumber.
Big Creek Lumber was founded in 1946, remains locally and family-owned, and is currently led by the third generation of the McCrary family in the business.
“Big Creek would like to welcome the O’Connor employees to our team and congratulate the Pierre family on their retirement. We’re really excited about the opportunity to complement our operations with another really well-managed facility. It also is well-located to expand our market area,” said Ellen McCrary Rinde, vice president of human resources and part of Big Creek’s ownership group.
As a part of the transition, Big Creek will roll out some customer service initiatives including offering customer credit accounts, an expanded delivery zone, and a larger assortment of lumber and building materials.
All O’Connor Lumber employees have been encouraged to stay on the team as it transitions to Big Creek Lumber. A grand opening is planned for the fall.
Based in Davenport, Calif., Big Creek operates a sawmill, wholesale sales department, five retail lumber yards, a forestry department, and a logging operation.