Ken Nelson
Ken Nelson joined Richmond International in 2006 as International Trading Manager heading up our import / export department. He has experience in sourcing and selling products from three main regions: Asia, South America and Europe with primary products including hardwood plywood, softwood plywood, OSB, studs, dimension and boards.
Ken graduated from the University of Minnesota Minneapolis / St. Paul with major studies in Finance, Languages and International Business. His interests include travel, running, skiing and business development.
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Conor Jones
My name is Conor Jones. I’m originally from Portland, Oregon. Looking for adventure and sunny weather, I headed to North Carolina for college. I graduated from UNC – Chapel Hill with a degree in economics and political science.
I took my first job here in Richmond, VA because RIFP immediately impressed me as a close-knit, friendly crowd. I was compelled by the challenge associated with building my own business from scratch. I thoroughly enjoy the contacts I have made in this business, and still get excited by the thrill of putting deals together.
I am a big Oregon Ducks college football fan, and an even larger Tar Heels basketball fan. Nothing in sports compares to the UNC vs. Duke Rivalry!
I also enjoy traveling, and I hope to take my next major trip to Eastern Europe or South America.
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Robert Baldwin
I'm Robert Baldwin. I was raised in beautiful Eugene, Oregon. While earning degrees in Economics and Business at the University of Oregon I played football for the Ducks' 1995 Rose Bowl and 1996 Cotton Bowl teams.
My wood products career started in college with a summer internship with a hardwood plywood manufacturing sales department. After college, and a few years as a professional ski bum, I went on to be a sales representative for a hardwood plywood manufacture for a year. Before joining RIFP in the fall of 2007 I was a sales representative for a plywood importer for six years where I focused on products from Russia, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brazil, Ecuador, and Chile.
When I am away from the office I enjoy any outdoor activity. Currently I spend time snow skiing, windsurfing, fly-fishing, mountain biking, trail running, water skiing, golfing and camping. If you can't find me outside feeding my adrenaline addiction you will find me with friends and family traveling and relaxing.
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Tom Phillips
I'm Tom Phillips. I was raised in New York and Pennsylvania and went to Penn State University. I started in the lumber business with a large distribution company in 1985. My wholesale career began in 1996 when I moved to Richmond and Richmond International.
I enjoy following all sports and root for mostly Philly teams. I like to spend time with friends and family. My wife Lois, daughter Skye and dog Smokey all help keep me busy.
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