October 3, 2023 3:50 a.m.
In the KQEN Business Spotlight:
Roseburg Forest Products has announced that Stuart Gray officially assumed the role of president and CEO on October 1st.
Corporate Communications Director Rebecca Taylor said this finalizes a leadership transition first announced in July of this year. Grady Mulberry, who served as the company’s top leader for the past seven years, retired on September 30th.
Gray said, “I am humbled and honored to become the fourth president and CEO in Roseburg’s 87-year history and I am excited to lead Roseburg’s strategic growth into the future”. Gray said, “Under Grady’s leadership, this company has grown and evolved to become more mature, modern and competitive. As I take the baton, I look forward to leading our team as we leverage our values-driven culture and key strategic strengths to develop even more capacities”.
Taylor said earlier this year, Roseburg’s board of directors unanimously approved Gray’s appointment to the company’s top leadership position as part of a planned succession with Mulberry’s retirement. As part of the transition, Mulberry will remain on Roseburg’s board of directors through the end of 2023 and serve as an executive advisor through 2024.
Roseburg’s owner and chairman of the board Allyn Ford said, ‘We have every confidence that Stuart is the right leader as we continue to grow the future of Roseburg”. Ford said, “Stuart brings proven leadership abilities, coupled with a deep understanding of the company’s legacy, values and strategic objectives. We look forward to seeing what he and the executive team achieve together in the future”.
Taylor said Gray joined Roseburg six years ago, and was most recently responsible for the company’s manufacturing business as chief operating officer – a role he assumed in January 2022. Prior to joining the company, Gray worked in the construction and building supply industry in various businesses and legal roles. That included 12 years at The Home Depot, two years at Sears Holding Corporation, and a number of years in the construction legal industry.