Stella-Jones Announces the Appointment of Wesley Bourland as Senior Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer

Group 1 - Stella-Jones Inc. announced the appointment of Wesley Bourland as Senior Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, effective April 14, 2025 [1] - Mr. Bourland has extensive experience in operations, having served as COO for a leading hardwood lumber supplier and held various leadership roles in a steel structures manufacturer [3][4] - He is a trained Mechanical Engineer with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Texas at Austin, and will focus on manufacturing, strategic planning, and process optimization [5] Group 2 - Eric Vachon, President and CEO of Stella-Jones, expressed enthusiasm for Mr. Bourland's appointment, highlighting his results-driven leadership and ability to drive operational excellence [6][7] - Stella-Jones is a leading North American manufacturer of products essential for electrical distribution, transmission, and railway transportation systems [8] - The company supplies treated wood utility poles and railway ties to major electrical utilities and railroad operators across North America [8]