For many years, we have had the privilege and honor of having Sidney “Jay” Ward, III, leading Ward Lumber through the growths and challenges experienced by most small businesses. In March of 2021, he sold the family business to his second family, the employees of Ward Lumber. He made this decision in preparation of his retirement to ensure the continuation of this community cornerstone. Jay has announced his desire to retire by December 2023. As such, we are beginning the search process for a new Chief Executive Officer so they may train with Jay in 2023 and lead us in the next chapter of growth and prosperity. Anyone interested in being considered for the position may find the details on the Ward Lumber website, Facebook page or by contacting Human Resources at [email protected].
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) serves as the senior executive of the Ward Lumber Worker Cooperative (WLWC). The CEO’s primary responsibility is to be fully engaged with the board and management team to plan, direct, coordinate, and control the financial, operating, and human resources of the cooperative, following WLWC policies; to provide effective and satisfactory leadership, benefits and services to participating members, while meeting financial and operational goals and objectives. CEO shall possess significant organizational skills, to manage and direct the organization. The CEO is accountable to the WLWC Board of Directors.
Further details including essential duties and responsibilities, performance measurement, environment/working conditions, compensation and benefits can be requested by contacting [email protected], visiting our careers page HERE.
We're here for the long term to safely serve our communities. We've put lots of precautions in place to protect everyone.
We need your support and partnership now and in the future.
Here’s a video I put out with an update where we’re at in handling the COVID crisis at Ward Lumber
Thank you, Jay Ward
If you're not well for any reason we offer curbside service. Please call us and we'll bring the products to your vehicle. Thank you for your understanding as we try our best to protect our team, our customers and our community.
My priority is the health and safety of our employee team, customers, and our community. We continue to work hard at providing as safe an environment as possible and are starting to implement work at home options for team members that can work at home. We continue to follow the guidance of the CDC and OSHA to limit the risk of contraction or the spread of COVID-19.
To protect our team, other customers and our community, I ask that If you are sick in any way or not feeling well for any reason that you refrain from visiting our stores. When you are well again, we will welcome you back with open arms! Or maybe an air hug at a socially safe distance.
We want to be there for our community and be available to meet the needs of our customers while being prudent and honoring the needs of the greater community.
We have Benjamin Moore Paint for all of your stuck at home painting projects as well as grilling supplies for eating at home.
Temporary hours of operation in Jay, NY are M-F 7-5p and Sat 8-2p & Sun CLOSED. Malone hours are M-F 7-5p, Sat 7-3p & Sun CLOSED.
This continues to be a fluid situation and we will respond accordingly.
Please contact me with any questions.
Jay Ward
Ward Lumber
[email protected]
518-946-2110 x141
