Weyerhaeuser Distribution adds cedar expert in Texas

 

Weyerhaeuser Distribution, the North American distributor of building materials including Western Red Cedar, has added Chad Kracht as product sales representative in the Texas market.

Kracht, an expert in Western Red Cedar, brings more than 15 years of experience in the distribution channel including selling, managing and purchasing cedar products, the company said.

“We are thrilled Chad has joined our growing team in the Texas market,” said Mike Pollok, area general manager for Weyerhaeuser Distribution in south Texas. “Chad is extremely well-respected by his customers and the Canadian suppliers for his vast knowledge of Western Red Cedar.”

Prior to joining Weyerhaeuser, Kracht was territory manager for BlueLinx in San Antonio as well as Cedar Creek., recently acquired by BlueLinx, Dixie Plywood and Brazos Forest Products. He is a United States Air Force veteran and graduate of Colorado Technical University.