THE TEAM

Neiman Reed's top management is an integral part of day-to-day trading and work side-by-side with other traders and operational personnel to be responsive to the needs of our customers. That intensive effort every day makes a noticeable difference in the way we are able to conduct business.

We prefer our selling staff to be referred to as "traders". Because lumber and plywood are a product of "scarcity" (i.e., availability dependent upon relations to suppliers with limited supply), a major component of successful forest products marketing is the timing and cost-effectiveness of the buy. Truly, the most successful salespersons are those who understand the dynamics of "trading"- securing the products through wise procurement and completing the transaction through a professional sales effort. Chances are your Neiman Reed sales representative has buying responsibilities and must devote hours each week to that end.

Each Neiman Reed employee is an important team member contributing directly to filling the needs of our customers. We have a long history of friendly, knowledgeable, and honest employees who represent the very best our industry has to offer. Whether you're greeted by a Neiman Reed driver or by a Neiman Reed trading professional, we hope you're treated with the courtesy and respect that you'd come to expect from an industry leader. Maybe that's one reason why Neiman Reed has become "America's Largest Stocking Distributor of Pine Commons".

Ed Langley
Ed Langley joined Neiman Reed when he graduated from California State University, Sacramento in 1975. He became the wholesale division manager in 1983 and later promoted to the position of Senior Vice President. Ed has been responsible for directing the company's growth for over twenty years and specializes in trading pine commons and dry dimension. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, gardening, skiing, travel, and piano.


Scott MacKechnie
Scott Mac Kechnie has been involved in sales for Neiman Reed since 1983. Before joining Neiman Reed, he was the district sales manager for Telecredit Inc. based in Tampa, Florida and prior to that, he was the general manager for Supreme Courts athletic club in Van Nuys, California. Scott specializes in door and millwork accounts and manages the sales team at Neiman Reed. Scott resides in Ventura County and is the proud father of three daughters, Ashley, Caitlyn and Hannah. His other interests include surfing, golfing, skiing, and fishing.


Tim Cheney
Tim Cheney joined the Neiman Reed team in February 2003 after selling his wholesale lumber company that he co-owned for 24 years. He brings over 37 years of forest products industry experience to Neiman Reed. His current position of General Manager has him involved in many areas of the company, which include property improvements, new product development, marketing, buying domestic and international panel products, furring strips, boards, dimension and, of course, selling. His interest includes motorcycling, traveling, astronomy, astrophotography and golfing. Tim is married to his lovely wife Lynn, who is a nurse and a gourmet cook. They are the proud parents of two children, Justin, who has earned a Ph. D. in material sciences at UCSD and Audra who has earned a business degree at Loyola Marymount University.


Dennis Bauder
Dennis Bauder brings over thirty-five years of lumber experience to the Neiman Reed staff. Growing up in the "timber country" of Oregon, he earned his stripes in forest management and lumber manufacturing, first as a tree faller and a grader in a large sawmill. He has been an active lumber trader for over ten years and prides himself on the personal attention he gives to each of his customers.


John Banks
John Banks hails from Tuscaloosa, Alabama and made his way to Los Angeles after a brief career in stand-up comedy. He has over 16 years of sales experience, and as the newest member of the sales team, John looks forward to a long productive career with Neiman Reed. John and fellow salesman Greg Mitchell have teamed up their sales efforts to provide all new customers with a dependable, dedicated, and eager approach that has earned much success. A fun fact - John met Ed Langley (NR Vice President) while serving on jury duty. When he's not working, John enjoys mountain biking, walking the dog, and reading a good book at the beach.


Douglas Greene
Douglas Greene is a seasoned trader, joining Neiman Reed in 1986. He likes the challenges each new day brings, including calling on customers that span a wide range of industries. He is particularly well versed in specialty millwork, window and door manufacturing, furniture manufacturing, and packing and crating. He also sources many of the panel products, including southern pine and western fir plywood. On a personal note, Douglas appreciates the outdoors and spends as much time as possible hiking, bicycling, or just enjoying nature.


Robert Medina
Robert Medina started in the lumber industry in 2001 and has been a lumber trader for Neiman Reed since early 2003. He handles many order board functions each day and is a key backup person when other representatives are in the field. His strong areas of experience are the packing and crating industry and furniture manufacturing. He was recently married in February 2007 to his lovely wife Kimberly. In his spare time, he likes to go quading at Pismo Beach, work on cars and attends major car shows. "Cars are my dream" as he sums it up.


Greg Mitchell
Greg Mitchell began his career with the Neiman Reed family back in 1989 by working at our affiliated home center Lumber City, now called Do-it Center. After completing undergraduate studies in psychology at California State University Northridge, he transferred to the wholesale division in 1995. Greg and fellow trader John Banks have joined sales forces to provide a team approach in managing all new accounts. They share several areas of expertise including hardwoods, softwoods, and panel products. They also welcome the challenges of millwork. Together they enjoy playing integral roles in the company's growth and success. In his personal life, you will find Greg spending time with his wife Jennifer and their two children Jack and Katie. When time allows, you may find him on the ice playing hockey or on the golf course frustrated.


Jay Orendorff
Jay Orendorff has been a wholesale lumber trader for over thirty years. He joined Neiman Reed in 1989 and is consistently a top-producer. He sources stock inventory, particularly low-grade items, and is responsible for sales to customers across an array of industries, including crating and furniture manufacturers. Jay loves to travel, play golf, listen to music, and read. He is the proud father of daughter Emily.


Jose Luis Toriz
Jose Toriz has been trading lumber since 1985, specializing in hardwoods and softwoods in lumber and plywood. Jose joined Neiman Reed in 1998 and serves English and Spanishspeaking customers in a vast array of industries. He is responsible for procuring many of the hardwoods and specialty panel products that Neiman Reed inventories. He resides in Orange County and has been married for over twenty years.


Dennis Wachs
Dennis Wachs is a graduate of Southern Oregon University in Ashland, Oregon and is a former schoolteacher. With over twenty years of wholesale distribution experience, he is a familiar and friendly face in retail lumber yards throughout Southern and Central California. As the account manager for many of these companies, he enjoys developing innovative programs that help them meet the current demands of retailing in an ever-changing marketplace. Additionally, he handles millwork, manufacturing, and entertainment industry accounts and trades actively in the international and domestic marketplace. His involvement with third party certification such as FSC and SFI has helped in establishing Neiman Reed as one of the most diversified, full service lumber companies in the West. On a personal note, Dennis and his wife Janet are proud parents of daughter Julia. A lover of music, Dennis plays the piano and guitar and owns an extensive collection of blues and rock music. On a clear day you'll find Dennis working in his garden or out on the tennis courts.