US LBM names a VP operations

US LBM Holdings has named Dale Carlson to the role of VP operations.

Carlson is a 30-year veteran of Minnesota-based Lyman Companies, a division of US LBM, where he had served as president since 2011.

He held a number of other leadership roles with Lyman, including senior VP of Midwest and West Coast operations, VP of the Twin City Builder Operations and general manager of Lyman Lumber in Chanhassen.

“Dale brings a wealth of industry knowledge and experience to this new role,” said Umosella. “His leadership and expertise will help further the growth of our divisions and allow us to continue to improve the sharing of best practices across the company.”

In his new role, Carlson will oversee strategic planning and analysis so support the growth of all 26 divisions under the US LBM umbrella.

He will report to Jeff Umosella, COO of US LBM and president of Universal Supply Company.

Tim Liester will succeed Carlson as president of Lyman Companies.