Parr Lumber names manager for Eugene unit

Scott Wirges has been named store manager of Parr Lumber's Eugene, Ore. location, effective Nov. 11.

Wirges is returning to the company after a four-year hiatus. Previously, he had held numerous positions with the company between 1991 and 2009. 

Before he joined the building industry as a Copeland Lumber employee, Wirges served in the Marines.

"Scott is known for his high energy, infectious smile and positive influence on his coworkers and customers," said Mike Howell, director of operations for Parr Lumber. "His years of experience and industry knowledge will be a huge asset to our company."

Parr Lumber is based in Hillsboro, Ore. and is the 18th largest building material supplier in the U.S. It operates a total of 32 facilities in Oregon, Washington and Arizona.