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George Georgiev
President
George has degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Sofia, Bulgaria; in Economics from VAVT Business School, Moscow, Russia; and in Wood Science and Technology from the University of Toronto, Canada. Before accepting this position at Tolleson, George was employed as a senior consultant with Perforex and prior to that George was consecutively a General Manager for Norbord at Deposit NY, MDF plant and Jefferson, tX, OSB plant. George is a member of the Forest Products Society.
George is married to Inga and they have one grown son, Theodore. In his spare time he enjoys reading and travel. |
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Steve Carter
Vice President of Procurement
Steve earned his AA and his AS in forestry from Lake City Jr. College and Forestry School. Previously Steve was an area forester at Itt Rayonier, and area manager at Empire Forest Products. He is currently on the Georgia Forestry Board of Directors and is a member of the Society of American Foresters.
Steve is married to Janet and they have two grown daughters, Rebecca and Lauren, as well as a granddaughter, Kaylie. Steve’s hobbies include hunting, fishing, and vintage automobiles. He is a member of the National Rifle Association and the National Turkey Wildlife Association.
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Gary Brewer
Vice President of Finance
Gary earned his BBA in Accounting and his MBA from Georgia College and State University . He has also passed the CPA exam. The majority of Gary's career was with Dry Branch Kaolin Company where he served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Gary is a board member for the Perry Kiwanis Club and is also serving as President-Elect.
Gary is married to Kema and they have 3 children, Christa, Mallory, and Sance. In his spare time he enjoys outdoor activities.
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Joe Kusar
Vice President of Sales
Joe earned his BS degree in Forest Industries from Ohio State University. Prior to working at Tolleson, Joe was Vice President and General Manager, Wolman Division, Koppers Co Inc., Forest Products Group. He currently serves on the Marketing Committee of SLMA and is a member of the T-2 Treatment Committee on Lumber and Timber for the American Wood Preservers Association.
Joe is married to Andrea and they have two grown sons, Joe and Mike. In his spare time he enjoys hunting and the shooting sports.
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W.J. “Rusty” Wood
Chief Executive Officer
Rusty is a graduate of Western Carolina University. He has worked at Tolleson Lumber for over thirty years in many capacities, most recently serving for many years as President of the company.
Rusty is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Perry and member of the Board of Directors of the Haggai Institute. In the past he has been Chairman of the Board of Westfield Schools, the Perry Area Chamber of Commerce, and Bank South of Houston County. He spent years as Chairman of the U.S. Lumber Coalition.
Rusty is married to Terry and they have one grown daughter, Whitney. He enjoys spending time with his family and participating in church activities as well as hunting, fishing, and attending sporting events.
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