Boise Cascade has added building-products executive Brian Carlson to its board, expanding it from 10 directors to 11. Carlson, who retired in 2025 after a 30-year career at Huber Engineered Woods, will serve on the board’s Audit and Corporate Governance and Nominating committees.
The company also declared a quarterly dividend of 23 cents per share, payable in December.
Key details
- Board appointment: Carlson’s appointment took effect Oct. 26. He served as Huber Engineered Woods’ president from 2007 until his retirement in 2025.
- Industry experience: At Huber, Carlson held roles in research and development, sales, marketing, business development, strategy and innovation. As president, he led a business with more than $1 billion in annual revenue and about 1,000 employees.
- Business transformation: Carlson helped shift Huber from a commodity-oriented producer toward specialty building products and premium brands. He also guided the business through the housing downturn that began in 2007.
- Director compensation: Carlson will receive the same compensation as Boise Cascade’s other non-employee directors.
- Dividend: The 23-cent-per-share dividend will be paid Dec. 16 to shareholders of record on Dec. 1.
Plain-English implications
Carlson brings experience in building products, strategy and business transformation to a larger board. The dividend sets a cash payment for shareholders who own the stock on the stated record date.