Jewett-Cameron announce that Chad Summers, the Company’s current Vice President of Business Development, has been named President of Jewett-Cameron. After an extensive search by the board, utilizing both internal and external sources, Mr. Summers was chosen for his experience, leadership and commitment. Mr. Summers will assume the role from current President/CEO and Director Charlie Hopewell who has voluntarily decided to transition from his current executive positions to continue as Board Chair and Director effective January 1, 2022. The Board has re-affirmed Mr. Hopewell’s continuance as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Summers has been with Jewett-Cameron since October 2019. His prior experience includes a strong background in leadership, consulting, and support. He co-owned and led an international family lumber brokering business similar to Jewett-Cameron’s Greenwood division. This experience provided him the opportunity to oversee and actively manage suppliers in China and throughout SE Asia. He built a successful consulting practice dedicated to growing manufacturers in association with a west coast regional accounting firm which allowed him the opportunity to establish a deep network of manufacturers, professional services and support connections regionally. He participated in and led start-up ventures in both product and service industries. His role since joining Jewett-Cameron has focused on driving growth through pursuing acquisition opportunities as well as key strategic partnerships.