Equipment Operator
Location: Bethel Sawmill

Congratulations to Tom Andexler, the 2025 Employee of the Year for the Bethel Mill. Tom started working for Hancock Lumber in September 2004. Most of that time, Tom has spent running the shavings bagger. He is known as a very reliable, hard-working individual who excels at all his job functions and is aways willing to put in extra effort. His knowledge, patience, and input are invaluable when troubleshooting issues that come up on the job. Tom has quiet confidence that comes from processing millions of shavings bags and running equipment for tens of thousands of hours—few people gain the level of equipment and processes expertise that Tom has in the bagger house. Congratulations Tom on being this year’s employee of the year recipient!