Casey Mickelson, President

I'm Casey Mickelson and I joined RIFP as President in June 1994. I have worked in the lumber wholesale business since 1978 when I joined one of our sister trading companies in Portland, Oregon as a rookie. I'm from a small town in Southern Oregon and attended Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington, graduating in 1975. It was there I met and married may wife Lynn in August, 1975.

We settled in Portland, Oregon and started our family which now includes Tyler, Emily and John. Lynn spends her days managing our home and pursuing her interests which include Bible study, tennis, a book group as well as helping at John's school.

I enjoy most sports with baseball at the top of my list. (Go Cubs!) I also play golf and tennis. Additionally, I enjoy music and opportunities to travel to new destinations when I can.

What attracted me to our business in 1978, and what still drives me today, are the relationships one can build in our industry and the quality of people I work with every day.

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Judy Martin, Controller

I'm Judy Martin and I grew up in Richmond, Virginia. I attended Virginia Commonwealth University and received a B.S., M.S. and postgraduate degrees in psychology and accounting.

My husband tom owns a stove and fireplace business here in town. We have three children and one grandson.

We have just moved to "the country" and have a camel, and emu and all kinds of other animals next door. We are really looking forward to being able to garden.

I came to work with RIPF in March of 1992 and still I find the lumber business challenging. I guess the biggest draw to the job for me is the great group of people I work with.

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Bobby Bui, Network Administrator

I'm Bobby Bui, I have been living here in the United States since 1989. Computers started as a hobby for me, but I have now been employed in computer industry for about 8 years.

I attended at Virginia Commonwealth University and now currently working towards the Microsoft Certified System Engineer.

When I'm away from work, I enjoy traveling, playing sports and spending time with my family and friends.

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Beth Burton, Credit Manager

I’m Beth Burton and I transferred from Forest City Trading Group’s office in 2007 where I was Richmond’s accountant. I have been in the lumber industry since 1988 and have been with the Forest City Group since 1991 when I started with one of Richmond Internationals sister companies as the Accounts Payable person. In 1997 I moved to the Forest City Office where I filled several positions over the last 10 years including Administrative Assistant to the CFO and Accountant.

I attended Michigan State University and completed my B.S. in Business Administration at Warner Pacific College in Portland, OR.

I am a widow and the mother of four children spread out around the country with one in Portland, OR, one in Ft. Collins, CO and two in Florida. The youngest is a freshman in college at Warner Southern College in Lake Wales, FL on a baseball scholarship and I hope to make it to a few of his games next spring.

I love coming to work each day and appreciate all of the experiences and opportunities I have had working in the lumber industry.

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Laurence Balagot, Traffic Manager

I am Laurence Balagot. I joined the company in August 2005. I was born and raised in Virginia Beach, VA. Before I came to Richmond International, I was a Food & Beverage manager at a local country club. My hobbies away from work are golfing, snowboarding, surfing and playing poker with my friends. I enjoy watching and rooting for Tiger Woods, NY Giants, L.A. Lakers and UNC Tar heel men’s basketball. I am excited for the new career opportunity that has been given to me. I am looking forward for the challenge ahead and working with the, “very knowledgeable and coolest people,” I call family here at Richmond International.

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