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where they are prime economic drivers. Again, it comes down to real people doing real jobs and real work.
“There are a lot of good people in
this business. Some of my closest friends are people that I have met in the forest industry. It’s honest work. Most folks don’t realize that we are dealing with one of the most sustainable natural resources in the United States. Environmentally, there are far more trees growing than dying, especially when it comes to hardwood, but the average American does not realize that. In my opinion, the industry as a whole has done a poor job overall of communicating this, but it is the responsibility of all the folks in the business to change this. The benefits
of forestry and forest products — from the rural economic impacts to carbon sequestration — is a story that we should tell. Commodity associations
like NCFA are beneficial in this aspect, because it gives you an opportunity to network with folks from all facets of the industry. I would encourage more people in the business to get involved in that capacity too.”
In 2017, Jenkins was involved in a surfing accident that left him partially paralyzed.
“I am lucky to be able to come to work every day,” Jenkins said. “I’m fortunate to still be involved; sometimes it is still hard for me to believe how fortunate I have been.”
Turn Bull Lumber Core Values — We will:
1) PROTECT OUR ASSETS:
We protect our employees by providing a safe work environment and we maintain our equipment to “like-new” standards.
2) BE HUMBLE AND HONEST:
We admit what we don’t know; we are straightforward and forthright with colleagues, vendors, customers, everyone we come in contact with.
3) BE RESPECTFUL AND FIRM:
We treat people the way we want to be treated (golden rule) and we seek a win-win for both sides; and when needed, we are firm and stand our ground respectfully.
4) MAXIMIZE OUR TALENTS/ABILITIES: We work hard and smart and continuously learn and improve while enjoying what we do. We are the best we can be (world class) with the resources we have.
5) NOT MAKE BAD LUMBER:
We make lumber that gets a high yield for both the company and our customers and, when required, we stop and make changes to reach this goal.
Above: The green-chain crew members at Turn Bull Lumber keep lumber sorted and moving throughout the milling process.
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Above: Finished lumber is stacked and dried by Turn Bull Lumber’s experienced employees. Left: Turn Bull Lumber’s maintenance staff keeps the mill running; Nick Hood (left) is the son of Turn Bull Lumber’s Director of Operations, Tony Hood. Nick is following in his father’s footsteps by pursuing a career in the forest products industry.