Big Creek Lumber added a sixth retail lumber and Ace hardware store and is in the process of acquiring O’Connor Lumber in Vallejo, Calif. O’Connor Lumber will change its operating number to Big Creek Lumber when the sale is finalized, according to the company.
“Big Creek is pleased to have found a great fit with O’Connor Lumber. We like that it is a turn-key, well-run yard with a knowledgeable team that we can grow into the future. We plan to keep most things the same and are excited to also offer a full-service lumberyard with more lumber selection and a larger inventory,” Kevin Dussault, retail divisional manager at Big Creek Lumber, said in a news release.
As part of the transition, Big Creek Lumber said it will roll out customer service initiatives, including offering customer credit accounts, an expanded delivery zone, and a larger assortment of lumber and building materials. A grand opening is scheduled for the fall, and Big Creek Lumber said all O’Connor Lumber employees are encouraged to stay on the team during the transition.
“Rose and I really enjoy working with Big Creek and their staff,” Joe Pierre, owner of O’Connor Lumber, said. “We are so grateful that our employees are being given the opportunity to work for Big Creek.”
Big Creek Lumber was founded in 1946 and is led by the third generation of the McCrary family. The company currently operates a sawmill, wholesale sales department, five pro dealer lumberyards, a forestry department, and a logging operation.
“Big Creek would like to welcome the O’Connor employees to our team and congratulate the Pierre family on their retirement,” Ellen McCrary Rinde, vice president of HR and a member of the Big Creek ownership group, said. “We’re really excited about the opportunity to complement our operations with another really well-managed facility. It also is well-located to expand our market area.”
