Join us in giving Woleboro GM Tom Cayon a Hancock High Five! Dan had this to say about our Wolfeboro location and Wolfeboro GM Tom Cayon! “I feel compelled to share with you my gratitude to be doing business with Hancock Lumber. From the continual professional sales my project superintendent’s and myself receive to the […]
Culture
HBS Dealer Honors Top Women in the Industry
Last week a group from Team Hancock traveled to Chicago to celebrate two of our managers being recognized by HBS Dealer Magazine as “Top Women” in the industry. The publication recognized Laura Bower, Augusta General Manager, in the ‘Business Excellence’ category and Kourtney McLean, Hancock Online e-commerce General Manager, as a ‘Rising Star’. HBS Dealer […]
Hurley Chadbourne High Five!
I had three customers come in and they were referred by a friend to see Hurley in our yard for assistance on their project. They then came into the store to see me so they could let me know how helpful Hurley was and how much they truly appreciated the service he provided them, along […]
Mainely Trusses’ Mike Boulet Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Congratulations to Mike Boulet, General Manager of Mainely Trusses, who received the Retail Lumber Dealers Association of Maine’s Lifetime Achievement Award for his incredible contributions to the industry. Mike has worked at Mainely Trusses since 1993, a business his father started and ran for many years. Managing Owner of Hancock Lumber, Kevin Hancock, presented Mike with […]
Hancock Family Night at the Portland Seadogs!
Team Hancock gathered together for a company-wide outing at the Portland Seadogs this September to celebrate everyone’s hard work, bond with family and friends and celebrate 175 years of Hancock Lumber! The night was gorgeous, despite the threat of Hurricane Lee, and employees gathered from across both the sawmill and retail divisions for a night […]
2023 Sawmill Fishing Trip Fun!
On June 8 & 9, Safety Director Gregg Speed and 25 sawmill leaders headed North for their annual fishing trip. This incredible trip has taken many shapes over the years, but is always a great time that leads to more connectivity and appreciation within our sawmill division! The fishing trip was originally created as a […]
We Are Team Hancock
Our company’s mission is to create a work environment that recognizes employees as human beings and ultimately enhances the lives of everyone who works here. Led by over 700 employees, Team Hancock is a multi-year recipient of the ‘Best Places to Work in Maine’ award. Leadership is encouraged at every position in the company, and […]
Ed Desjardins High Five!
My wife, Jane, and I want to thank Ed again for his help today in readjusting the Classics window at our home in Gardner. We appreciate his patience in trying to guide us on the telephone on how to make this adjustment ourselves and then his extra effort to stop by our house later to […]
Hancock Lumber Awarded 2023 Maine Retailer of the Year
Team Hancock is proud to announce that Hancock Lumber has been named the 2023 Maine Retailer of the Year! On April 26th, Hancock Lumber’s executive team and retail division leaders accepted the award from the Retail Association of Maine; a nonprofit organization that represents the retail merchant industry before elected officials for policy and voting […]
Kevin Hancock Co-launches Executive Training Program
Kevin Hancock and California-based consulting firm, SSCA, held its first Business of Shared Leadership executive workshop in San Diego this March. This executive leadership training is based on the concepts of Kevin’s book, The Seventh Power, and Hancock Lumber’s real-life experience transforming its work culture. These ideas and experiences are paired with SSCA’s teachings which […]