Kodiak expands in ‘thriving’ Idaho
Englewood, Colorado-based Kodiak Building Partners planted its flag in northern Idaho with a greenfield expansion and a new brand: Ponderosa Building Supply.
Along with the opening, Kodiak made key hires to oversee growth and performance in the Pacific Northwest. The LBM acquisition firm added Kevin Prosser as area vice president, LBM Idaho and Wyoming; and Tim Borg as general manager of Ponderosa Building Supply.
Both bring extensive experience in the building materials industry and will play a critical role in the company’s growth initiatives throughout the Northwest, says the company.
The establishment of Ponderosa Building Supply supports Kodiak’s strategic commitment to the lumber industry and high-demand regions across the United States, it says.
“The construction industry is growing in the Northwest, including northern Idaho and Wyoming,” said Steve Swinney, CEO of Kodiak Building Partners. “The state of the market, coupled with the region’s position as one of the top producers of timber in the U.S., makes this an opportune time to invest in a new venture like Ponderosa Building Supply.
“We think big, think positive, and never show any sign of weakness,” said Swinney. “We move forward with confidence as we expand our presence in this thriving market.”
As area VP, Kevin Prosser will lead operations and provide strategy direction in Idaho and Wyoming. He joins Kodiak following his tenure with US LBM, where he managed multiple branch locations in Wisconsin and brings extensive experience is sales, operations, millwork and logistics management within the lumber industry.
Tim Borg will oversee the launch of Ponderosa Building Supply and provide leadership to offer customers more options for quality, affordable building materials and supplies. He brings more than 40 years of experience in the building materials industry to his position having most recently worked as general manager for Builders FirstSource.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kevin and Tim to our team. Their exceptional talent and depth of experience will be instrumental in executing Kodiak's growth vision for the Northwest,” said Kelly Fox, senior vice president of LBM Northwest. “We have a tremendous opportunity to serve builders, contractors, and homeowners throughout the region, and with strong leadership, we look forward to expanding Kodiak's network of top-tier, local, community-focused operating companies to more stakeholders in this market.”
Kodiak Building Partners already has a business presence in northern Idaho in the form of Northwest Building Components, acquired in 2020; and Albeni Falls Building Supply, acquired in 2022. Valley Lumber and Rental, acquired in 2024, is located in southern Idaho near the border with Wyoming.
Across the country, Kodiak operates 43 brands in building materials, construction supply, door/millwork, gypsum, interiors and lumber.
