Our distribution experience

We are excited to announce our recent collaboration with SawStop, resulting in the placement of their new Vice President of Finance! Founded in 2000, SawStop’s first products were released in late 2004 and had immediate success. Since then, the company has essentially taken over the industrial table saw market. SawStop now has over 250,000 saws in the field and has documented over 10,000 fingers saved by SawStop saws. The company has received well over 100 US and foreign patents to date and continues to file and enforce new patents on the inventions created through its ongoing R&D. Their commitment to quality, innovation and safety over the past 20 years has made them the best in the industry. SawStop’s future looks just as bright as they accelerate their investments in new advancements in woodworking safety and performance. In July 2017, a family-owned German power tool company, TTS Tooltechnic Systems, purchased SawStop. TTS, celebrating 100 years in 2025, is respected around the world for their innovation, quality, and gold-standard market position. TTS (and their largest company, Festool) has a long and proven record of precision high-tech products. SawStop and Festool each focus on premier products in their respective markets and have minimal product overlap. Congratulations to SawStop, and the 180one Search Team on a successful executive placement!

Chief People Officer ABOUT THE COMPANY In 2008, Columbia Distributing, Mt. Hood Beverage, and Gold River Distributing united to form Columbia Distributing as we know it today. With this merger and the 2018 acquisitions of Marine View Beverage and General Distributors, Inc., our company is now one of the Top 5 largest beer/wine distributors in the US. Size is not our only distinction, however, as Columbia Distributing boasts an extensive selection of beverages, including craft beer, wine and spirits. Columbia Distributing’s success lies in the teamwork of the roughly 3,000 employees spread throughout 27 locations in Oregon and Washington, who every day come together to execute on a common vision. Based on the success of the company and our future growth plans, Columbia Distributing is looking for a Chief People Officer to join the executive team where it will lead the overall people strategy of the company. ABOUT THE ROLE Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief People Officer (CPO) will develop and execute the People strategy for the organization and partner with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to execute on the vision. The CPO will serve as a thought partner to the CEO and ELT, provide advisory services with regards to leadership, coaching, employee relations, talent acquisition, engagement, compensation, organizational design and change, performance management, learning and development. This role involves leading initiatives that support Columbia’s business objectives, enhance the employee experience and engagement, and ensure our continued ability to attract, develop, and retain top talent. The CPO will champion and further Columbia’s organizational culture while directly leading all aspects of the human resources function. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, a deep understanding of best practices, and the ability to navigate complex organizational challenges. The role requires a high level of integrity, autonomy, confidentiality, and professionalism. The CPO will play a critical role in shaping the future of our organization and ensuring that our people are engaged, motivated, and aligned with our mission and values. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Leadership Develop and implement a People strategy that aligns with the overall mission and strategy of the organization, resulting in innovative best practices and policies that will service the full range of the Company’s needs and help build a high-performing culture of success, accountability, transparency and collaboration. Act as a strategic partner to all members of the ELT and proactively provide insightful, innovative thinking and problem solving on critical HR issues. Gain an understanding of the organization and participate fully in all strategic deliberations. Optimize the People function/team, modernize and refine key processes and activities aligned toward achieving strategic objectives. Provide guidance on special projects, analytics & reporting, talent reviews, training, change management, organizational design, and cultural initiatives. Talent Management Oversee the recruitment, selection, and onboarding process to ensure we attract high quality candidates who align with our company values. Proactively manage resource allocation and maintain a competitive approach to recruiting and assimilating high-potential talent throughout all branches. Implement and manage programs for employee learning and development, performance management, and career progression. Design and implement succession planning strategies to ensure continuity of leadership and critical roles. Advise on people programs and processes to enhance talent attraction, retention, development, and succession. Coach and mentor organizational leaders for leadership bench strength capable of addressing the challenges of a highly dynamic organization. Organizational Culture Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture that supports employee engagement, satisfaction, retention and ultimately, business results. Develop and implement initiatives that promote the organization’s core values. Develop relationships with the employees and become someone who is sought for advice and counsel on HR, cultural and organizational issues. Facilitate integration of diverse workgroups, cultures and newly acquired assets. HR Operations Lead and oversee the design and administration of competitive compensation and benefits programs that are compliant with legal requirements and aligned with industry standards. Analyze market trends and adjust programs as necessary to remain competitive. Develop and implement people policies and procedures that promote fairness, consistency, and compliance. Mediate employee relations and performance issues and provide counsel to fellow managers on appropriate methods of performance management. Leverage data and analytics to drive decision-making as well as measure and report out on the effectiveness of people initiatives. Ensure HRIS systems and processes are efficient, scalable, and support business needs. Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws, regulations, and industry standards. Manage and mitigate people related risks, including legal and regulatory issues. Stay current on industry trends and best practices to maintain a forward-thinking, value-added people function. Interact with vendors and external partners to create and maintain relationships and negotiate contracts. Partner with legal to ensure compliance & mitigate organizational risks. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree or MBA preferred. Certifications in HR helpful (SPHR, GPHR). 15+ years of relevant business experience ideal. Solid knowledge of all facets of Human Resources. Broad and deep experience as an HR Business Partner supporting executives or senior leadership. General business and financial acumen with the ability to develop and utilize HR data and metrics as they relate to and impact business topics in Finance, Legal, IT, payroll, and administration. Excellent communications skills - written, verbal and interpersonal - and an ability to tailor communication style to diverse audiences. Demonstrated capability in adapting and innovating HR practices and solutions and right sizing them to the needs of a fluid and fast-paced, entrepreneurial organization. Results-driven, agile, change agent with the commitment and confidence to assume a leadership role in an evolving complex environment. Drive initiatives with limited resources and roll-up your sleeves attitude to achieve desired results. Unquestionable personal integrity, fairness and credibility necessary to gain the trust and commitment of individuals at all levels of the organization. Demonstrated success at cultivating strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and creating partnerships at all levels within the organization to achieve results. Empathetic and engaging individual, who listens well, is responsive, solutions focused and results oriented. Passionate about the mission of the Company, enthused by the challenges confronting the organization, and dedicated to achieving its goal. Interested in Learning More? 180one is a retained search firm and has been engaged by Columbia Distributing to manage this search. If interested in learning more about the opportunity, please contact Tom Haley /503.334.1350/ tom@180one.com

We are excited to announce our recent collaboration with Jewett Cameron Company, resulting in the placement of their new Vice President of Sales and Marketing! Jewett Cameron is a trading company founded in 1953. We began as a lumber brokerage and, through acquisition, the company expanded into pet containment products as well as the fence and outdoor space. In 2023 we engaged in an exclusive sales representative agreement to sell the MyEcoWorld® brand of compostable and post-consumer recycled plastic bag products. Centered around our pillars of Crafted, Stewardship, and Legacy, we seek to develop and source products from around the world that ultimately deliver value to our channel partners and consumers. As Jewett Cameron celebrates over 70 years in business and nearly 30 years on NASDAQ, we remain committed to increasing our share price by working with great suppliers to provide quality products at affordable prices that continually delight our customers. We apply the same care in developing our products as we do investing in our people, our partnerships, our environment, and in the communities where we live, work and play. Congratulations to Jewett Cameron Company, and the 180one Search Team on a successful executive placement!

We are excited to announce our recent collaboration with Forest City Trading Group, resulting in the placement of their new Vice President of Application Development! Forest City Trading Group (FCTG), as an employee-owned organization, is among the largest lumber wholesale distributors in the US with roots going back to the 1960s. They facilitate the distribution of products across 6 continents through their network of 13 operating companies and close to 700 employees. As proponents of forest sustainability, they actively support suppliers who use sustainable forest management practices that promote forest sustainability and result in long-term environmental, social, and economic benefits. Congratulations to FCTG, and the 180one Search Team on a successful executive placement!

We are excited to announce our recent collaboration with Shelter Products, resulting in the placement of their new Business Manager! For over 55 years Shelter Products has supplied lumber, plywood, and related building materials to large, wood framed construction projects. Their sales are supported by staff headquartered in key metropolitan areas throughout the U.S. They specialize in mill direct shipments at prices we guarantee for the duration of projects. Direct shipment enables us to supply the highest quality of materials at the most competitive prices. Understandably, mills offer their lowest prices when they can ship a single product on a rail car or truck. It takes more time to figure out how to load multiple products on a truck, and time is money. What that means for SPI is that we can only save their customers money if their projects are large enough that we can ship 60-70% of the order on straight trucks. Which is why the vast majority of their jobs are multi-family housing, assisted care living, military housing, hospitality, and campus housing. SPI is a privately held C-Corp with shares held by a clear majority of our employees, including the Board of Directors. Their share ownership creates a culture where all shareholder/employees embrace the philosophy that their customers’ success is our business model. Congratulations to Shelter Products, and the 180one Search Team on a successful executive placement!

1 80one recently partnered with Seaboard International and is proud to announce the executive placement of a new Controller, Andrew Waples. Forest City Trading Group (FCTG), as an employee-owned organization, is among the largest lumber wholesale distributors in the US with roots going back to the 1960’s. At $7 billion in revenue and growing, we facilitate distribution of products across 6 continents through our network of 13 operating companies and close to 700 employees. Seaboard International is an Operating Company within FCTG that has roots that go back 40 years. They are well established in Nashua, NH as an industry leader in the import and distribution of forest products serving a variety of markets including industrial, construction, and building materials. Congratulations to Seaboard and FCTG and Andrew Waples for a successful hire!

180one recently partnered with Papé Group and is proud to announce the placement of a new Grants Program Leader. With 4,500 employees working in 150+ locations across 9 western states, Papé has become the West’s leading supplier of capital equipment, representing brands such as John Deere, Kenworth, Hyster, Ditch Witch and many other top-tier brands. Congratulations to Papé Group on an excellent hire!

180one recently partnered with Papé Group and is proud to announce the placement of a new Director of Alternative Energy and Infrastructure. With 4,500 employees working in 150+ locations across 9 western states, Papé has become the West’s leading supplier of capital equipment, representing brands such as John Deere, Kenworth, Hyster, Ditch Witch and many other top-tier brands. Congratulations to Papé Group on an excellent hire!

We are delighted to announce that our recent partnership with Magnate Worldwide has culminated in the successful placement of Nick Hanahan as their new Director of FP&A. Magnate Worldwide is a diversified supply chain management company, comprised of a unique portfolio of complementary, premium logistics services focused on Mission Critical Domestic, Fine Arts, and Global Freight Forwarding. With customer service levels and operational execution second to none, each Magnate business segment provides premium services across many industries for sensitive, time-definite, high-value, and white-glove shipments. Backed by Littlejohn & Co., Magnate Worldwide is growing both organically and through the acquisition of companies with the same passion, bringing together cultures and best practices to become one of the fastest-growing premium service providers and most innovative logistics companies in the industry. Congratulations to Magnate, Nick Hanahan, and the 180one Search Team on this exciting addition to Magnate's team!

180one recently partnered with FirstMile / Ship Network to help them identify and select a new Vice President of Human Resources. Interested in learning about our other opportunities click here . Rakuten is finalizing a divestiture of two companies, FirstMile and Rakuten Super Logistics (name is changing to Ship Network) and is being acquired by members of the existing leadership team. With over 400 combined full-time employees and at the direction of senior leadership team, both FirstMile and Ship Network are positioned for exponential growth within the third party logistics industry. Ship Network (formerly Rakuten Super Logistics) is a national leader in ecommerce order fulfillment and freight brokerage. With Headquarters in Las Vegas, NV, Ship Network’s nationwide network of fulfillment centers (12 locations and growing) allows leading ecommerce retailers to reduce shipping costs, improve order accuracy, decrease shipping times, and increase customer satisfaction. Ship Network’s state-of-the-art technology and cloud-based fulfillment platforms fully integrate with major ecommerce platforms including: Shopify, Amazon, Magento, Walmart Marketplace and eBay. FirstMile specializes in complete front-end solutions for domestic and international shippers in E-commerce and direct to consumer industries. With Headquarters in Salt Lake City, UT, FirstMile provides a unique approach for small, medium, and large ecommerce shippers to get the best combination of price and service across a wide network of United States Post Office workshare partners, as well as their own shipping services, resulting in a streamlined solution for their customers. FirstMile ships to over 220 countries globally, with 50 – 50,000 shipments per day. Posted on: July 22, 2022  Disclaimer- Rakuten Super Logistics is Now ShipNetwork Under New Ownership

180one recently partnered with Pape to help them identify and select a new Senior Director of Product Development. Check back soon for more details! A Little About the Company At Papé, our roots reach back to 1938 when our founder acquired his first capital equipment dealership in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. With 4,000 employees working in 150 locations across western states, Papé has become the West’s leading supplier of capital equipment, representing brands such as John Deere, Kenworth, Hyster, Ditch Witch and many other top-tier brands. Now, four generations strong, the value of an honest handshake and a square deal continue to drive our success and that of our customers. It’s a promise E.C. Papé made over 80 years ago – a commitment we intend to keep.