LBM Journal’s Dealer of the Year awards, sponsored by Epicor, recognize LBM companies of different sizes that epitomize the entrepreneurial spirit. By LBM Journal's definition, a Dealer of the Year describes a company in which leadership excels at identifying underserved—or emerging—markets, satisfying customers, and constantly working to grow and improve business. While these companies represent vastly different operations, the common thread is their fierce commitment to finding ever-better ways to serve their customers and their communities.
In an industry in which it’s common to work alongside family members, the leadership team at Koopman Lumber demonstrates how to do so successfully while also adhering to fiercely independent values and topping an 800% revenue growth over the past 12 years.
Founded by Peter T. Koopman in 1939, the company is still headquartered in Whitinsville, Massachusetts, just down the street from where the original location began in Peter Koopman’s garage. The same community-minded values of generosity that drove Peter Koopman, a builder, to sell off extra lumber he had accumulated, still drives the company today.
Now run by Peter’s grandchildren Dirk Koopman, Denise Brookhouse, and Denise’s husband Tony Brookhouse, the family business has grown to include nine locations throughout Massachusetts as well as two distribution centers, and a Cape Cod location set to open in Dennis, Mass. later this year.
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Koopman Lumber has been an LMC member for 39 years. LMC is incredibly proud of Kooopman Lumber’s accomplishment and is eager to watch their future successes.
Click HERE to visit Koopman Lumber’s Website.
Koopman Lumber has been an LMC member for 39 years. LMC is incredibly proud of Kooopman Lumber’s accomplishment and is eager to watch their future successes.