ProTec Panel & Truss Manufacturing LLC.

05/07/2026

We’re proud to celebrate Chelsea for completing another milestone in the OSR Academy! 👏

Reflecting on her experience, Chelsea shared:

"Had a blast in Fort Worth TX with my OSR Academy team led by Bradley Hartmann & Maddie Seaver. This course has been the highlight of my professional career - truly an honor to be able to connect with outside salesmen from across the country in all different stages of their careers. Two more terms to go before graduation!"

The OSR Academy continues to provide invaluable opportunities for growth, connection, and professional development. It is inspiring to see team members like Chelsea making the most of it.

We’re excited to cheer her on as she heads into the final stretch. 💪

05/06/2026

"We are excited and honored to announce that we've made the LBM 100 list for 2026! Thank you to all of our loyal customers and our vendor partners for being part of our success.”

04/27/2026

🚛 Employee Spotlight: Jim 🐾

Meet Jim, one of our dedicated ProTec drivers, making sure deliveries get where they need to go; rain, shine, or with a little extra help from his favorite co-pilot!

On this route, Jim had a very special passenger riding shotgun, keeping him company and making the day just a little brighter. It’s moments like these that remind us our team isn’t just hardworking… they’re family.

Thanks, Jim, for everything you do—and for bringing a little extra joy along for the ride!

04/22/2026

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 💙

Today, we celebrate the incredible people who keep everything running behind the scenes; your hard work, organization, and dedication never go unnoticed.

To all of our amazing administrative professionals at ProTec Panel & Truss, Barry County Lumber, and Brown’s Carpet One. Thank you for being the backbone of our teams. Your commitment, positivity, and attention to detail make a difference every single day.

We truly appreciate all that you do and are grateful to have such an outstanding team!

04/20/2026

Big things are continuing to come together!

🚧✨ Our Kitchen & Bath department move from Barry County Lumber to Brown’s Carpet One has been in the works for months, and we’re excited to share another big step forward!

Flooring started going in last week, and it’s already transforming the space. This phase brings us even closer to making our new kitchen department a reality.

Once complete, the new area will be more accessible for our customers and give us the opportunity to showcase even more options for your kitchen and bath projects. We’re getting closer every day—stay tuned for more updates!

04/17/2026

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Chelsea Harris

We’re excited to highlight Chelsea Harris, General Manager of our Hastings branch!

With 13 years in the building materials industry and 5 years at ProTec, Chelsea’s journey reflects dedication, versatility, and strong leadership. From sales and design to management, she’s built a well-rounded career that continues to make a positive impact on our team and customers.

Outside of work, Chelsea enjoys puzzles, baking, and true crime podcasts—plus spending time with her three dogs 🐾

👏 Help us celebrate Chelsea and all she brings to the ProTec team!

04/14/2026

Every builder we work with gets their own spec book — their preferences, their standards, their details. No guessing, no rework.

This is how we do it at ProTec. 💪

04/12/2026

04/10/2026

Employee Spotlight: Jim “Batman”

We’re proud to highlight Jim, better known around here as Batman, who recently attended a professional development seminar on Managing Employee Performance, hosted by The Employers Association.

Jim is a dedicated driver/laborer who will celebrate an incredible 39 years with Barry County Lumber next month 👏

This workshop emphasized that performance management isn’t just a leader’s responsibility, it’s a shared effort between leaders and employees. When expectations, goals, and communication are aligned, teams are set up for greater success.

Through this program, Jim gained valuable tools to:

-Strengthen collaboration between leaders and team members
-Develop individual and team performance
-Confidently manage performance to drive engagement and results

We’re grateful for Jim’s continued commitment, growth, and nearly four decades of hard work. Way to go, Batman!

04/03/2026

Only 39 days into production, and the Battle Creek team is already pushing limits.

Last week they took on 84-foot trusses and knocked out all 41 in a single shift.

We kicked things off on February 9th, and since day one this crew has raised the bar every single week. This is no exception.

Building components at this scale isn’t easy. It takes precision, coordination, and a team that shows up ready to execute. That is exactly what Battle Creek delivers.

Proud of this crew!