Instructors
Casey Vorhees
Casey Voorhees is the Executive Director for the Western Building Materials Association. He has taught his Blueprint Reading and Estimating 1-2-3 programs across the country for many LBM associations. With over 30 years’ experience leading the program, Casey understands the skills needed to provide your customers with an accurate take-off and excellent customer service.
Emily Overson
Emily Overson is an accounting professional who has spent over 20 years focused on the LBM industry in management and finance roles. Emily’s career with retail LBM dealers covered Accounting, Human Resources, IT, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Sales Initiatives, Training Programs and overall Business Management. She is aware of the challenges facing independent retailers and is passionate about the industry and sharing her knowledge to strengthen it. To learn more about Emily, visit emilyoverson.com.
Bryan Rice
Bryan Rice brings over four decades of hands-on experience in the building materials industry, demonstrating expertise and insight. While serving in his executive management roles, Bryan was instrumental in the growth and success of his former companies. Today, Bryan uses his years of experience and knowledge to help others in the building materials industry grow and thrive. Through Bryan Rice Consulting, Bryan now serves the industry by assisting organizations as a Board Member, Business Advisor, and as a Roundtable Facilitator. Learn more at bryanriceconsulting.com.
David Wells
David Wells, LBM Operations Consultant and Industrial Architect. With expertise honed over 39 years in the industry, David provides independent LBM dealers with innovative and effective solutions to their operational challenges.
Customized for each client’s business model, David’s solutions enable dealers to consistently produce at higher capacities with lower costs, increased customer service, and high employee satisfaction. To learn more about David, visit lumberdude.com