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Tibbetts Lumber names new COO

Joe Sanchez will help lead the Florida-based company.
1/31/2025

Dave Stauter, president and chief operating officer of Tibbetts Lumber, has announced his retirement after 21 years with the company (and the former Cox Lumber Co.). 

As a result, Tibbetts has promoted Joe Sanchez to chief operating officer, where he'll assume day-to-day leadership of the company. Sanchez joined Tibbetts Lumber in January 2024 as regional manager for the Southern Region of Florida. He previously worked for Cox Lumber Co. and has 29 years of experience in the LBM industry managing sales and operations in both single and multi-unit locations.

“It has been an honor to rejoin the Tibbetts Lumber team and serve as regional manager. I am tremendously proud of everything we have accomplished so far. I am extremely thankful for all the support given to me by the entire Tibbetts Lumber team, and I am excited for the great things I know we will accomplish going forward,” said Sanchez.

Tibbetts Lumber announces a new leader
Tibbetts Lumber is based in Clearwater, Fla.
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According to Tibbetts, Dave Stauter will serve as senior vice president / director and work closely with Sanchez throughout 2025 to ensure a smooth transition. 

“The board is extremely confident that Joe is the perfect fit to lead our company as we continue our aggressive growth plan. Russ Hallenbeck, vice chairman and CEO of Tibbetts said. “As a 29-year veteran of the industry, Joe’s extensive leadership, expertise, and relationships will take our company to the next level. We are blessed to have him as our next chief operating officer.”

Tibbetts Lumber was started in 2009 by Kyle Hooker, his grandfather, Linton N. Tibbetts, OBE, and his family after their former company, Cox Lumber Co., was acquired by a subsidiary of The Home Depot in 2006. Cox Lumber Co. was originally purchased by Tibbetts in 1949 and operated 28 locations in Florida until the sale.

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