84 Lumber, the nation’s largest privately held building materials supplier, proudly supports U.S. veterans and calls on companies to recognize the importance of National Hire a Veteran Day on July 25th, 2024. This day serves as a critical reminder for employers to consider hiring American military veterans transitioning into civilian employment. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, roughly 200,000 veterans enter the civilian workforce each year. Finding a job and finding a purposeful career tops their list of challenges. National Hire a Veteran Day, founded in 2017 by Marine Corps veteran Dan Caporale, is one way to remind potential employers that the best way to honor a veteran is to hire one. Why Veterans Thrive at 84 Lumber According to a poll from Employ Inc., 81 percent of hiring professionals are having trouble filling jobs. “Veterans should be the first stop in filling those open roles in today's competitive job market,” said Joe Jena, director of talent acquisition at 84 Lumber, who emphasizes the company's commitment to veterans. Ultimately, it’s about respect for their service and their training. “Veterans bring extremely competitive skills to civilian jobs, along with core values military service cultivates like dedication, teamwork, and pride,” he said.
84 Lumber has been recognized as a Top Retailer in America 2024 by USA Today. The list of top-ranking companies was published June 24, 2024. The nation’s largest privately held supplier of building materials was listed among 500 retailers in the United States. Those listed were awarded the distinction after a thorough survey and review by Plant-A. Plant-A interviewed more than 45,000 U.S. customers and collected more than 293,000 reviews for brick and mortar retailers operating in the U.S. The survey lasted approximately 10-15 minutes and was conducted between January-March 2024. America’s Top Retailers 2024 is primarily based on the analysis of those reviews. Companies were then evaluated by criteria ranging from customer trust, a social listening survey in which Plant-A looked at what was said about a company in various media segments of the internet, and overall sentiment. The final rankings were calculated based on Plant-A’s scoring model and study approach. The retailers achieving the highest scores in each category – 23 in total – were recognized. 84 Lumber has a 4-star rating under “Home Improvement, Equipment, & Hardware Retail.” Others on that same list were Benjamin Moore, Kohler, and PPG Paints. “Being recognized by USA Today and Plant-A is such a sweet reward – knowing that our valued customers think highly of 84 Lumber and our associates makes all of our hard work worth it,” said 84 Lumber owner and CEO Maggie Hardy.
At 84 Lumber, we're known for incentivizing based on performance, and our profit-sharing and 401(k) match programs reflect that commitment. I'm thrilled to announce that we will have a 50% match for all eligible 401(k) contributions this year. We'll be distributing $45,000,000 to our associates through profit-sharing and our 401(k) match. That's $30,000,000 in profit-sharing and an additional $15,000,000 for our associates participating in our 401(k) program. Over the last three years, we've distributed a remarkable $152 million dollars in profit sharing and 401(k) match to our fantastic associates.
84 Lumber has announced area manager Mark Ingersoll will be moving to its Western Division, overseeing facilities in California, Nevada, and Arizona. “His accomplishments as a seasoned leader in our Southeast division, coupled with his commitment to the success of the company, makes him the best choice to manage our opportunities out west,” said 84 Lumber CEO and owner Maggie Hardy. “With all the ongoing growth in California, combined with our potential plans for key markets in the west, having Mark lead the charge is without a doubt the best move for us.” Ingersoll joined 84 Lumber in February 1992 as a Manager Trainee in Depew, New York. In 2002, Ingersoll was named as an Area Manager, overseeing 84 Lumber sites in Florida and Georgia. In 2018, he was tasked with overseeing the company’s operations in Georgia and eastern Tennessee and was named the 2019 Area Manager of the Year. “I’m humbled that 84 Lumber believes in my accomplishments and abilities as an area manager and that they’ve entrusted me with these new California stores and facilities,” said Ingersoll. “I know that our team’s success in the Atlanta market can be applied and enhanced in California. 84 Lumber’s future is looking very bright.” As the area manager, Ingersoll will be overseeing the new 84 Lumber locations, including Stockton and Riverside.
