Westervelt Announces New COO
The Westervelt Company has announced a new Chief Operating Officer role, to be filled by Cade Warner effective January 1, 2023. Warner is currently Chief Sustainability Officer for Westervelt. In his new role, he will be responsible for the five business operations of The Westervelt Co.—Forest Resources, Wood Products, Ecological Services, Real Estate and New Zealand, as well as Business Development and Information Services. He will work closely with President and CEO Brian Luoma in overseeing operations and implementing the strategic plan of The Westervelt Co.
“We are continuing to prepare our next generation of leaders,” says Luoma. “I have tremendous confidence in Cade’s leadership ability as we continue our focus on disciplined growth, operating sustainably and ensuring that we promote operational excellence across the company. This is an exciting move for us as we work to constantly improve the effectiveness of our organization.”
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