US Lumber
Trading lumber products since 1939
Buckeye’s Lumber Department is our largest trading team, bringing together more than 170 years of combined experience in the lumber market. We work closely with trusted manufacturers to monitor industry trends and provide reliable lumber supply, competitive pricing, and accurate availability. Our team sources lumber daily based on cost, specifications, and shipping requirements—building long-term partnerships with customers and suppliers alike.
Sales
Logistics
Quality Control
Operations
Our sales team manages client relationships and provides expert market insights for strategic lumber procurement.
We coordinate complex transportation networks and delivery schedules across local and national freight routes.
Strict inspection protocols ensure every shipment meets rigorous industry standards and client specifications.
The operations team provides critical oversight for internal business processes to maintain consistent service excellence.
Strategic Trading Reach
We maintain regional headquarters and specialized trading floors across the Western United States to ensure real-time market access and localized supply chain management.
DIMENSIONAL LUMBER
Common Structural Grades:
Available Sizes & Specifications:
- 1650f - 1.5E (Interior Framing)
- 2100f - 1.8E (Standard Truss)
- 2400f - 2.0E (Commercial)
- 2700f - 2.2E (High Performance)
- Specialized L-Grades
- MEL (Machine Evaluated Lumber)
- Douglas Fir & Hem-Fir MSR
- SPF & SYP MSR
- 2x3, 2x4, & 2x6
- 2x8 through 2x12
- Custom PET Lengths
MSR
Machine Stress-Rated (MSR) lumber is the premier choice for structural applications where precision and performance are non-negotiable. Every piece undergoes non-destructive testing to measure its actual stiffness (E-rating) and bending strength (F-rating), ensuring it meets the rigorous load-bearing requirements of trusses, floor joists, and engineered wood products. By eliminating the uncertainty of visual-only grading, MSR lumber provides builders and manufacturers with unmatched structural reliability and design efficiency.
- 1650f-1.5E: Ideal for residential floor & roof trusses
- 2100f-1.8E: High-performance grade for heavy-duty structural use
- 2400f-2.0E: Premium engineering grade for maximum load-bearing
- Tested for Tension, Compression, and Modulus of Elasticity
- Available in SPF, Douglas Fir, and Southern Yellow Pine
Typical MSR Grades & Specifications:
- 2x3, 2x4, and 2x6 Standard Sizing
- 2x8 through 2x12 Technical Profiles
- Engineered Floor Truss Systems
- Long-span Roof Joist Components
- Custom PET Trimming & Packaging
Common Applications & Sizing:
Our MSR inventory is sourced from mills with the highest quality control certifications. We provide the documentation and structural certainty required for complex engineering projects and high-volume industrial manufacturing.
STUDS
Our studs traders source a variety of trims and grades from a broad mill base, available in the following species:
We can deliver car/truckload quanities of:
- Standard trim PET stud lenghtsd, including web stock
- Custom trim PET lengths
- Finger-joint studs
- Green & dry coastal species, such as doug fir and hemlock fir
- Dry inland species, includeing ESLP, white fir, and doug fir larch
- Eastern SPF
- Western SPF
Meet Our US Lumber Traders
Josh Hetland
U.S. Lumber Department Head
joshh@buckeyepacific.com
- Aubrey completed an internship at Buckeye the summer before his senior year at Oregon State University, and came back to work with us after graduating with honors from the College of Forestry. Aubrey’s favorite piece of wisdom? “Twenty years from now you’ll be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.”
Spencer Mckinnon
Trader
mckinnon@buckeyepacific.com
- Spencer’s roots with Buckeye and Forest City Trading Group go way back: his father, Jack McKinnon, was the Charmain of the Board of FCTG until his passing in 1989. Jack guided the company through two decades of growth, leading with determination and patience. Spencer joined the family business in 2009, and has certainly made his own mark on Buckeye. His personality and sense of humor bring a lot of life to our trading floor! He is a U of O alum and Duck fanatic, and is a devoted dog-dad to three pooches named Arthur Fonzarelli, Walker Texas Ranger, and Tank.
Dylan Wilson
Trader
dylan.wilson@buckeyepacific.com
- Dylan, a native of Roseburg, Oregon, graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in Sociology and Business. Dylan cherishes meaningful relationships, drawing inspiration from his grandfather’s legacy driving log truck for Roseburg Forest Products for over 40 years. After working sales in multiple industries, Dylan found his niche in the lumber industry with Buckeye in 2023. Outside of work, he enjoys his passions for travel, live concerts, sporting events, and beating his friends in fantasy football..
Calvin Carey
Western SPF Trader
calvin@buckeyepacific.com
- Calvin grew up in Bend, Oregon, and is a graduate of the University of Oregon with a BS in Business & Economics. He started trading at Buckeye Pacific in 2018. In his free time, he enjoys going to concerts, playing fantasy football, and watching stand-up comedy. A fun fact about Calvin is that he and his wife share the same birthday. Favorite quote: “Pretty good. Prett-ay, prett-ay, prett-ay good.” -Larry David
Mark Rau
Trader
rau@buckeyepacific.com
- Mark has been a part of the of Buckeye Pacific trading team since 1997. He enjoys building relationships with his customers and thrives in the family atmosphere at Buckeye. He’s passionate about college football (Go Ducks!) and cruising the Willamette river with his wife.
Rich Woodwick
Dimensional Lumber & Green DF Trader
- Rich has been with Buckeye since 2001. He is an Oregon native, and fittingly loves outdoor activities and exploring the Pacific Northwest. An avid skier, fisherman, camper, and hiker, Rich can usually be found riding his bike during lunch.
woodwick@buckeyepacific.com
Dom Forrest
Dimensional Lymber Trader
dom@buckeyepacific.com
- Dom, a Portland native, joined Buckeye’s US Lumber Department in 2024, where he trades a wide range of species and products. He holds a business management degree from Linfield College and an education degree from the University of Portland and even spent time as a middle school math and science teacher. In his free time, he enjoys sports, live music, and spending time with family, friends, and his pet cat, Tootie. Dom’s favorite quote: “Fall down seven times, stand up eight.”
Justin Boyer
SYP Lumber Trader
boyer@buckeyepacific.com
- Justin has so much to be proud of – he started as a “cleanup kid” at a wood treating plant in 2001 and is now a successful trader for Buckeye Pacific. In addition to spending time with his wife, 6 children, dogs, chickens, and goldfish, Justin is a true outdoorsman who enjoys hunting, fishing, and hiking. A nugget of wisdom from Justin: “If you always tell the truth, you never have to remember what you said.”