meet the owners
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734-475-9126 for Chelsea | 734-429-5494 for Saline | 734-429-7062 for Bridgewater
734-475-9126 for Chelsea | 734-429-5494 for Saline | 734-429-7062 for Bridgewater
Owners from left to right: Shawn Stevens, Dennis Bauer, John Daniels, Chad Christoffer and Dick McCalla.
John Daniels - Co-Owner, President and General Manager Saline & Bridgewater
John Daniels' introduction to Chelsea Lumber came in the mid-1970's when he worked here while on summer break from Chelsea High School. John joined the company full time in 1982. He now handles the purchasing of all lumber supplies, plywoods and other building materials for all three locations. He is the active general manager and advertising manager for Chelsea Lumber. John currently resides in Chelsea.
"Being part of something as big and important as helping a customer build a new home gives me great satisfaction. It feels good helping people achieve their dreams. I'm especially proud that we're a family-owned company contributing to the growth and well-being of the communities we serve."
Dick McCalla - Co-Owner, Vice President and General Manager Chelsea
An Ann Arbor native, Dick McCalla moved to Chelsea when he was nine years old, and except for some college and four years in the United States Air Force, he has lived here ever since. Dick joined Chelsea Lumber in 1970, working as a kitchen designer before becoming our general manager. In his spare time, Dick has served the Chelsea School District as a member of the school board and an assistant basketball coach.
"Meeting people and helping them with their home projects is what I like best. I sometimes help customers who have been frustrated in getting their problems solved. Our challenge is to make our customers happy, and if we do, we know they'll tell their friends how much they have enjoyed working with us."
Dennis Bauer - Co-Owner, Controller and Treasurer
Born and raised on a Chelsea farm, Dennis Bauer graduated from Chelsea High School and the University of Michigan before settling down in Chelsea and joining Chelsea Lumber in 1982. Dennis has fulfilled many roles and responsibilities over the years. He is now a co-owner of our company and our Chief Financial Officer.
"I'm especially proud of our employees, who now number almost 110 throughout our three stores. The many ways our people work to serve our customers is what makes our company the great community resource it is today."
Chad Christoffer - Co-Owner and Commercial Sales Manager
Chad Christoffer joined Chelsea Lumber in 2008. Before moving to Michigan in 1998 Chad went to college in Alaska and worked as a fishing guide on the Kenai River. Chad has been involved in the construction industry since 1998 specializing in construction management, sales and installation. Chad now manages the operations of the salesmen in the Commercial Sales department throughout Michigan. Chad currently resides in Manchester.
“The world of construction, building and development has always intrigued me. I love working with all the different personalities that make up our world of building and construction. Every day brings different challenges and new opportunities. It brings me pleasure to see a customer not only succeed, but do it with the knowledge of knowing they have one of the strongest support systems in the industry backing them. I know if they do well with our help, we will too.”
Shawn Stevens - Co-Owner and Commercial Sales Manager
Shawn Stevens joined Chelsea Lumber in 2007 and currently leads the outside sales team and service force working with Professional Building Contractors. With 28 years of construction industry experience and knowledge, Shawn is a tremendous resource to the Chelsea Lumber team. Shawn is a native of DeWitt, Michigan, just North of Lansing.
"Chelsea Lumber has been in business for over 100 years and has built an excellent reputation. Continuing to build onto that excellent reputation is what I strive for and enjoy the most."
John Daniels' introduction to Chelsea Lumber came in the mid-1970's when he worked here while on summer break from Chelsea High School. John joined the company full time in 1982. He now handles the purchasing of all lumber supplies, plywoods and other building materials for all three locations. He is the active general manager and advertising manager for Chelsea Lumber. John currently resides in Chelsea.
"Being part of something as big and important as helping a customer build a new home gives me great satisfaction. It feels good helping people achieve their dreams. I'm especially proud that we're a family-owned company contributing to the growth and well-being of the communities we serve."
Dick McCalla - Co-Owner, Vice President and General Manager Chelsea
An Ann Arbor native, Dick McCalla moved to Chelsea when he was nine years old, and except for some college and four years in the United States Air Force, he has lived here ever since. Dick joined Chelsea Lumber in 1970, working as a kitchen designer before becoming our general manager. In his spare time, Dick has served the Chelsea School District as a member of the school board and an assistant basketball coach.
"Meeting people and helping them with their home projects is what I like best. I sometimes help customers who have been frustrated in getting their problems solved. Our challenge is to make our customers happy, and if we do, we know they'll tell their friends how much they have enjoyed working with us."
Dennis Bauer - Co-Owner, Controller and Treasurer
Born and raised on a Chelsea farm, Dennis Bauer graduated from Chelsea High School and the University of Michigan before settling down in Chelsea and joining Chelsea Lumber in 1982. Dennis has fulfilled many roles and responsibilities over the years. He is now a co-owner of our company and our Chief Financial Officer.
"I'm especially proud of our employees, who now number almost 110 throughout our three stores. The many ways our people work to serve our customers is what makes our company the great community resource it is today."
Chad Christoffer - Co-Owner and Commercial Sales Manager
Chad Christoffer joined Chelsea Lumber in 2008. Before moving to Michigan in 1998 Chad went to college in Alaska and worked as a fishing guide on the Kenai River. Chad has been involved in the construction industry since 1998 specializing in construction management, sales and installation. Chad now manages the operations of the salesmen in the Commercial Sales department throughout Michigan. Chad currently resides in Manchester.
“The world of construction, building and development has always intrigued me. I love working with all the different personalities that make up our world of building and construction. Every day brings different challenges and new opportunities. It brings me pleasure to see a customer not only succeed, but do it with the knowledge of knowing they have one of the strongest support systems in the industry backing them. I know if they do well with our help, we will too.”
Shawn Stevens - Co-Owner and Commercial Sales Manager
Shawn Stevens joined Chelsea Lumber in 2007 and currently leads the outside sales team and service force working with Professional Building Contractors. With 28 years of construction industry experience and knowledge, Shawn is a tremendous resource to the Chelsea Lumber team. Shawn is a native of DeWitt, Michigan, just North of Lansing.
"Chelsea Lumber has been in business for over 100 years and has built an excellent reputation. Continuing to build onto that excellent reputation is what I strive for and enjoy the most."