January 14, 2022 4:00 a.m.

In the KQEN Business Spotlight:

Roseburg Forest Products has announced that Stuart Gray has been appointed to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately.

Corporate Communications Director Rebecca Taylor said the company’s ongoing growth in a complex and fast-paced business environment drove Roseburg’s executive team to create the new role to leverage Gray’s skillset and experience.

CEO Grady Mulberry said, “As we continue to expand Roseburg’s business, our business context and related challenges are also increasing”. Mulberry said, “Adding a COO to our leadership structure is a very effective way to help continue our success. Stuart’s leadership and growth with our strategic development initiatives demonstrate that he’s the right fit for this role”.

Taylor said Roseburg’s executive team will remain intact and move forward with their current roles and responsibilities. As COO, Gray will assume oversight for operations, sales and HR/EHS. The three current senior vice presidents for those functions will fall with the scope of the COO.

The release said with deep roots in the construction and building supply industry, Gray joined Roseburg in 2017 as senior vice president and general counsel, overseeing the company’s strategic business development, compliance and environmental teams.