New Leadership for Northern Lumber Mills
Positive Change for Industry Sustainability
NORTHERN ONTARIO – WRC Timber Inc. (WRC) is pleased to announce new leadership at its sites in White River and Hornepayne as well as for its woodlands group.
White River Forest Products (WRFP) is now led by Mill Manager, Sean Lauzon. Sean took the helm on January
Sean’s leadership is expected to propel WRFP forward as a unified, committed team able to take on any challenge. Most recently the Area and Operations Manager for Northern Ontario for LafargeHolcim, Sean has also held leadership positions with Georgia-Pacific North Woods LP, Grant Forest Products, and Gille Malette Inc. He holds a Forestry Technician degree from Sault College as well as a Welding Engineering Technology degree.
“Sean is a seasoned forestry professional and experienced industrial manager. He has the drive and passion to unify the team and lead it towards efficiencies now crucial with current lumber prices.”
Tony Wyszkowski, WRC’s President.
In Hornepayne, Rick Merling took over as Site General Manager and Chief Engineer, on January 15, 2019, having joined the organization as Assistant General Manager on October 15, 2018.
Previously, as a First Class Power Engineer at Essar Steel Algoma, Rick was responsible for the management of the 85 MW cogeneration facility and the 110 MW combined cycle power plant. He has over 20 years of management experience from Essar, St. Marys Paper, and GP Flakeboard. He aims to help drive results through a focus on safety and environment, building strong teams, and looking for optimization opportunities.
“Rick now has responsibility for all functions on site including the cogen facility and the saw mill, he is also our Chief Operating Engineer for Hornepayne Power.”
said Wyszkowski.
Supplying the mills on the Woodlands side of the business, Gerard Morry, joined WRC as VP & General Manager, Forest Resources & Fibre Supply on October 15, 2018.
Recruited from Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Gerard spent the last 5 years in management with Kruger Pulp & Paper in Corner Brook, after a
“Gerard is a wonderful addition to the team,” said Wyszkowski. “He is a strong and affable leader, and we look to him to ensure that White River Forest Products, Hornepayne Lumber, and Hornepayne Power are supplied with the required fibre volumes and quality at a competitive cost.”
A number of other new management hires have transpired in all three facilities to drive results.
Wyszkowski took over the Presidency of WRC from the notable forestry Industry leader, Frank Dottori, on January 1, 2019. Dottori, now 80 years old, acts as the Chair of WRC.
