At this year's ProDealer Industry Summit in Louisville, KY, the National Lumber and Building Materials Dealers Association (NLBMDA) honored Scott Yates, President of Denver Lumber Company, with its prestigious Distinguished Service Award - an honor bestowed only fives times in the association's history.
Yates, who began working at Denver Lumber in 1973 and became General Manager in 1986, has spent over five decades shaping the industry. A former NLBMDA Chair (2015-2016) and longtime leader of its Political Action Committee, Yates is known for his unwavering commitment to adovacy and his consistent presence at every NLBMA Legislative Conference and ProDealer Industry Summit.
"Scott's leadership is deeply rooted in his genuine care for people and the industry he's devoted his life to, " said NLBMDA President & CEO Jonathan Paine.
The award recognizes Yates' exceptional service, leadership, and enduring impact on both the association and the broader building materials community.
Denver Lumber company has been an LMC Dealer since 2005