Chris Hegeman, manager of Bliffert Lumber, has been elected to the board of directors of BLD Connection, where he will serve as the NLBMDA representative from 2024 to 2027. Following this appointment, Hegeman was also installed on the board of directors of the NLBMDA in Savannah, Ga., in October.

BLD Connection, formerly known as the Northwestern Lumber Association (NLA), is dedicated to promoting the lumber and building materials industry through a variety of initiatives.

“I am both excited and honored to take on this role,” Hegeman said. “My last seven years as director, vice chair, and chairman of the board for BLD Connection – Wisconsin have been incredibly rewarding. We’ve made significant strides for dealers in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and I look forward to embracing the challenges and opportunities ahead as I work to advance our industry on a larger scale.”

Hegeman will succeed Brett Hanson of Tri State Building Center in Sisseton, S.D.

“Chris has been a valued and committed board member and has helped BLD Connection – Wisconsin evolve into a tremendous resource for the state and industry,” BLD Connection Cody Nuernberg said. “Chris’ passion for helping the lumber and building materials industry, along with his ability to view every issue from a variety of perspectives, made him a tremendous choice to serve as our NLBMDA representative. Chris will have an immediate impact on the NLBMDA and will proudly represent his fellow dealers and suppliers both nationally and at home.”