Tom Thompson
About Tom Thompson
Tom Thompson serves as the General Manager of Operations at Canfor, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in the wood products industry, having previously worked in various managerial roles at Millar Western Forest Products Ltd. and Weyerhaeuser.
Current Role at Canfor
Tom Thompson serves as the General Manager of Operations at Canfor, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in Whitecourt, Alberta, Canada. In this role, he oversees operational strategies and ensures the efficiency of production processes within the organization.
Previous Experience at Millar Western Forest Products Ltd.
Prior to his current role, Tom Thompson worked at Millar Western Forest Products Ltd. for a total of seven years in various capacities. He served as General Manager of Wood Products from 2018 to 2022 in Whitecourt, and as Operations Manager from 2011 to 2016 in Fox Creek, followed by a two-year tenure in the same role in Whitecourt until 2018.
Experience at Weyerhaeuser
Tom Thompson has significant experience with Weyerhaeuser, where he held multiple positions. He worked as a Production Supervisor from 2005 to 2007 and then as a Green Side Manager from 2008 to 2010 in Kamloops, BC. Additionally, he served as Maintenance Superintendent for a brief period in 2007.
Educational Background in Forest Technology
Tom Thompson studied at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), where he achieved a degree in Forest Technology/Technician from 1995 to 1997. He also attended the British Columbia Institute of Technology, focusing on Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology, where he completed his studies in Wood Products Manufacturing from 2000 to 2002.