“Oregon’s storied timber industry remains one of our state’s most important economic drivers. At the center of this success is freight rail, which is essential for delivering Oregon lumber and wood products to markets throughout the country and overseas.”
Tim Atkinson is vice president of sales for Stimson Lumber Company in Portland, Oregon and has more than 20 years of experience in the industry in both operations and sales. As president of Pacific Northwest Association of Rail Shippers (PNWARS), he brings experience in supply chain and logistics offering perspectives and solutions in the Pacific Northwest region by leveraging contacts to bring industry leaders together for two regional meetings per year. Atkinson has served on the PNWARS board since 2016.
Atkinson also brings expertise as a nonprofit leader as chair of Green Building Initiative, bringing experience in promotion, design, and adoption of sustainable materials that improve the building environment. Atkinson has served on GBI’s board since 2013 and also held the role of Treasurer of GBI from 2017 through 2018.
Stimson Lumber is an Oregon-based company with roots dating back to the 1850s. It is one of the oldest continuously operating integrated wood products companies in the United States stretching across Oregon, Idaho and Montana. Atkinson started his career as a management trainee on the sales team, after earning a bachelor’s degree in business from Southern Oregon University. Atkinson also holds an MBA degree from the University of Oregon Executive MBA program.
