Gordon Stimpson
About Gordon Stimpson
Gordon Stimpson is a Sawmill Supervisor at Canfor in Mobile, Alabama, with a background in Operations Management and Finance from The University of Alabama. He has held various roles in the lumber industry, including positions at Gulf Lumber and JD High Country Outfitters.
Work at Canfor
Gordon Stimpson currently serves as a Sawmill Supervisor at Canfor, a position he has held since 2022 in Mobile, Alabama. Prior to this role, he worked at Canfor as a Sawmill Industrial Trainee (SIT) from 2019 to 2022 in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area. His experience at Canfor reflects his commitment to the lumber industry and his growth within the company.
Education and Expertise
Gordon Stimpson earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a specialization in Operations Management and Finance from The University of Alabama. He studied there from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, he gained teaching experience as a Teaching Assistant at the university from 2017 to 2018, which contributed to his educational background and expertise in operations management.
Background
Gordon Stimpson has a long-standing connection to the lumber industry, beginning with his family's involvement in Gulf Lumber. He joined Gulf Lumber in 1952 alongside his brothers, Billy and Ben. In 1972, they purchased the Gulf Lumber Mill in Mobile, Alabama. The Stimpson family continued their legacy in the lumber sector after the merger with Scotch Lumber in 2009.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current role at Canfor, Gordon Stimpson held various positions in different organizations. He worked as a Summer Assistant at Canfor from 2016 to 2017 in Mobile, Alabama. Additionally, he briefly served as a Salesperson at JD High Country Outfitters in Jackson, Wyoming, for one month in 2018. His diverse work experience has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of the industry.