Career Journeys

Austin Brown

Austin has been described by his fellow employees as someone who, “ALWAYS, without fail, can brighten any day with his positive attitude.” His seemingly endless positive attitude has not only impacted our employees, but all of the customers that he engages. Other employees have described him as “always courteous” to our customers when he worked in the yard. As a Yard Pro for Hancock Lumber, responsibilities include keeping the yard safe and clean for customers and personnel and keeping all of the materials stocked up so we have what the customers want and need. Safety is always a priority.

Team Hancock’s expeditor role is responsible for the flow and operational activity in the Yard with all Yard Pros, Order Coordinators, Warehouse and Customer Service staff. Expeditors will be responsible for coordinating all yard operations and activity in cooperation with the Logistics Manager, Inventory Manager and General Manager. This position is key to making certain the yard functions safely and focuses on accurate load building, customer service, and that product is handled efficiently, while maximizing our resources. This is one of the key operational leadership roles in the yard.

I started out 13-years ago as a Driver Pro. First, I started in the pickup, then they got me signed off on a box truck and a flat bed, and eventually I was asked to move up to a boom truck. So now, I literally can drive every truck in our yard. Hancock Lumber’s safety program is number one. And, one of the main things is GOAL – get out and look. One thing that I like about this company is that as a Driver if you do feel that a situation is unsafe, they will back you and you can come back with the product and return another day when it is safe. When you see some of these places that you’ve delivered to and what they ended up looking like, they’re just beautiful and Hancock is a big part of that, which is awesome and rewarding. As a Driver we see the customers more than anybody. As a Hancock representative I want to make sure that every one of my visits to a customer counts in a positive manner. One of the things I like most about working here is the teamwork—everybody works together.

I’ve been here at Hancock Lumber for 15-years. I started out building wall panels in our panel shop and transitioned into being an inventory manager in Windham. As inventory manager I’m responsible for protecting our assets, overseeing all the special order and stock products that come through our store. I like working at Hancock Lumber because of the people that I work with and I enjoy helping customers to make sure they get the correct product. I enjoy coming to work, interacting with people I work with, and communicating with people at our other locations. Here at Hancock we’re always looking for new employees that fit into our culture—people who are outgoing, always looking to do more, learn more, and want to grow with our us.

At the age of 19 Dylan was looking for a job that would lead to a career. At that time, a good friend’s father recommended he apply to Hancock Lumber. With only having three years of part-time grocery store experience, the manufacturing setting was a shock—physically demanding and fast-paced.

“The Hancock Lumber culture and our ‘everybody leads’ model is something we live by. And, we see it play out each day in every decision that is made—whether it’s a process needing to change or deciding what new equipment and tools employees need—decisions are based on everyone’s feedback. It’s really rewarding to be a part […]

Stasha spent her first two years as inside support for our Account Manager team. In the summer of 2019 a position opened up for an Account Manager –and, in typical Stasha fashion, she jumped on the opportunity and has performed above and beyond expectations! Stasha is a true team player, collaborating with others and always willing to help in any capacity needed around the store or yard. Her tremendous spirit of cooperation is something we all admire in North Conway. North Conway is fortunate to have found such an incredible—we’re so lucky to have Stasha on Team Hancock!

A Maine native, Drew grew up in Freeport and attended school there. Always building and tinkering, he worked as a carpenter during his summer vacations. Team Hancock in Bethel was very fortunate to add Drew Johnson to the roster in May of 2015 in a millwright position. Drew started full time after completing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology through the University of Maine, Orono. Not only did Drew join the team with an excellent educational background, but he fit right into the Hancock culture and built admirable relationships with his teammates.

When I started here, I didn’t know anything about the lumber industry. I didn’t know anything beyond what plywood was and a two by four. I learned a lot in the yard, working with the materials, working with the contractors, talking to them about their day, what they’re working on. They’re great. They want to […]

Austin Brown

Mike Sarwari

Peter Allen

Jesse Loura

Dylan Blackman

Terrie McDaniel

Stasha MacDougall

Drew Johnson

Rob Riley