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Western appoints Don Demens as president
The Board of Directors of Western Forest Products Inc. announced the appointment of Don Demens as president of the company, effective immediately.
August 7, 2012 By John Tenpenny
Originally hired in 2009, Demens was later appointed Sr. Vice President, Sales and Manufacturing and in 2011 assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer. He has has over 25 years of coastal forest industry experience including time spent in Japan.
“Don has been instrumental in the turnaround of Western. Under his leadership we have seen a change in business culture with a strong focus on margin. As a result, the Board has full confidence in appointing Don as President of Western. This appointment positions Western with a strong succession framework to build the future of the company,” said Dominic Gammiero, Chairman and CEO.
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