Roseburg names new SVP of human resources
Roseburg, the lumber and forest products producer, has named Tony Ramm as senior vice president of human resources and labor.
The Springfield, Oregon-based company said the move was effective Dec. 11.
Ramm will now oversee the company’s human resources, benefits and compensation, recruitment, and environmental health, and safety teams.
The SVP joined Roseburg in May 2014 as a plant manager at the company’s plywood mill in Riddle, Ore., a role he held for four years before he was named general manager of plywood for the company.
In May 2019, he was promoted to director of manufacturing. Ramm was named director of strategic improvement three years later, leading special projects within operations and procurement.
He has served as vice president of human resources since June.
“Tony’s deep experience in the day-to-day realities of wood products manufacturing adds a new dimension to human resources leadership here at Roseburg,” Roseburg President and CEO Stuart Gray said. “During his Operations leadership, he demonstrated a unique ability to develop teams and individuals, drive sustainable culture improvements, and deliver results through empowering team members. We look forward to his expanded influence and impact on the business in this role and know he will continue to build upon the well-established foundation of our culture.”
Ramm takes over the role from Kellye Wise, who moves into an executive advisor role until his retirement on July 5, 2024.
Kellye has led Roseburg’s human resources and labor team since October 2012.
“When Kellye joined Roseburg in October 2012, the company was entering a period of dynamic change and growth,” Gray said. “Kellye was an integral part of leading that change and the transformation of our culture. He led the development of professional world-class HR and EHS teams that will have long-lasting impact on the company. I am grateful for his ongoing collaboration in this new executive advisor role.”
Corporate strategy appointment
Last month, Roseburg named Eric Geyer as the company’s new vice president of corporate strategy and external affairs.
In this new role, Greyer is responsible for strategic planning, business development and company growth, government affairs, and communications at Roseburg.
“Over his 24 years with the company, Eric has developed a keen understanding of Roseburg’s purpose, capabilities, and strategic opportunities,” Gray said. “Eric has demonstrated an ability to deliver results, drive growth, and advocate successfully for the company’s best interests internally and externally. I am excited to welcome him to our executive leadership team and see his continued and enhanced influence on our future.”
Geyer joined Roseburg in 1999 as a forester on the company’s resources team.
During his tenure, he has negotiated several important land deals for the company, and managed strategy and negotiations for key acquisitions that expanded Roseburg’s operations across North America.
He also played a lead role in achieving Oregon’s historic Private Forest Accord, a forest practices agreement between timber industry and environmental advocates passed into law in 2021, the company said.
