West Fraser announces management additions

West Fraser has announced the following two additions to the Company’s senior management team as well as an expansion of the duties of Chris McIver, the Company’s Vice-President, Lumber Sales:

Sean McLaren has been appointed Vice-President, U.S. Lumber Operations. Sean was previously General Manager, Wood Products for the Company’s U.S. operations. Sean will continue to be situated at the Company’s U.S. regional office in Memphis, Tennessee.

Peter Rippon has been appointed Vice-President, Pulp and Energy. Peter was previously Operations Manager, Mechanical Pulp and Energy.

Chris McIver will assume a greater role in West Fraser’s strategic planning and development and, as a result, will assume the title of Vice-President, Lumber Sales and Corporate Development