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Our Trading Team

At Richmond International Forest Products (RIFP), we embrace a culture of dedication, collaboration, and integrity. Our team, from experienced lumber traders to innovative trader trainees, works together to deliver exceptional service and industry-leading expertise. We believe that shared success drives growth, and we are committed to fostering strong partnerships that extend beyond the office. With customer satisfaction at the core of everything we do, we take pride in doing the job right—ensuring quality, reliability, and value in every transaction. At RIFP, we don’t just trade lumber; we build lasting relationships in the wholesale building materials industry.

Our Team

Meet the dedicated lumber trading team behind RIFP. Each member brings unique skills and expertise to help our business thrive. Hover over each profile to learn more about our team members.

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Brian Shepley

VP of Trading; SYP Department

  • Started in 2005

  • Enjoys fishing, hunting, and boating

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Luke Brugel

SPF and US West Department

  • Started in 2020

  • Played lacrosse at UVA

  • Enjoys golfing, watching sports, an going to restaurants and bars with friends and family.

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Kyle Cochran

SPF Department

  • Started in 2023

  • 3-year Captain of the University of Maryland wrestling team

  • Enjoys Skiing, golfing, and spending time with family and friends

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Dane Forlines

Import Department

  • Started in 2017

  • Enjoys watching sports, fishing, and hunting

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Dan Harmon

Panels Manager

  • Started in 2012

  • Worked in the construction industry

  • Find him on the golf course (searching for lost balls in the woods), hunting (for hard-to-find bourbons) or with his wife and daughter 

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Mike Hoyle

SYP Department

  • Started in 2019

  • ​During COVID I binged watched cooking videos and know my way around the kitchen and grill. I'll talk your ear off about the virtues of always brining your meats and seasoning your salads.

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Joshua Hutchinson

Panels Department

  • Started in 2022

  • Likes to golf and play hockey in my free time

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Gaurav Kakkar

Import Department

  • Started in 2018

  • Enjoys traveling and exploring new places

  • On a mission to visit all National Parks in US and Canada

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Jonathan Leech

SYP Department

  • Started in 2023

  • Played football at UVA

  • Plays golf on the weekends

  • Loves being out on a boat somewhere

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Hayden Mater

US West Manager

  • Started in 2015

  • Loves being a trader because no day is ever stale and drives him to come out on top.

  • Find him at the beach, saltwater fishing, building motorcycles, mountain biking or land speed racing cars with his father.

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Alec Moore

Panel Department (Import/Domestic)

  • Started in 2016

  • Enjoys being outdoors, playing golf, fishing, duck hunting

  •  Spending time with my wife and daughter.

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Richard Morelle

SPF and Panel Department

  • Started in 2019

  • Loves to golf!

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W. Lowndes Peple IV

Import Plywood Department

  • Started in 2014

  • Enjoys hunting and fishing, being outdoors with my wife and 3 boys.

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Megan Schnizler

Panels- OSB Manager

  • Started in 2015

  • Loves spending time with husband and three girls

  • Enjoys coffee walks with girlfriends

  • Loves trying new Richmond resu

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Robbie Thornton

SYP Department

  • Started in 2020

  • Loves golfing, loves the outdoors and hiking with my girlfriend and dogs!

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Jack Vaughan

Trader Trainee

  • Started in 2025

  • Loves playing golf and spending time with family. Boston sports fan fanatic, you can find me watching the latest pats or sox game on the weekend.

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Jason Walters

Import Department

  • Started in 2024

  • "Hiking Enthusiast: No peak too high, no trail too tough!"

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Clayton Williams

SYP Department

  • Started in 2009

  • Enjoys watching sports and spending time with my family on the water

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Andrew Bennett

Trader Trainee

  • Started in 2009

  • Enjoys watching sports and spending time with my family on the water

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Rob McKee

Trader Trainee

  • Started in 2025

  • Won an amateur pig showmanship competition

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Nick Allen

SYP Department

  • Started in 2024

  • Enjoys fishing

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Ryan Chunn

Panels- Plywood Department

  • Started in 2013

  • Enjoys fishing, snowboarding, jiu jitsu

  • Loves the outdoors and spending time with my wife and two boys.

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Taylor Doyle

Panels- OSB Manager

  • Started in 2021

  • In the Army for 4 years

  • Enjoys working on cars, working out, and cooking

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Dylan Forlines

SYP Department

  • Started in 2023

  • Favorite teams are the Washington Commanders, Atlanta Braves, and South Carolina Gamecocks.

  • Enjoys spending time at the river with Family and Friends

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Mark Hill

Import Department

  • Started in 2015

  • Spends free time hanging out with family, watching F1, and playing baseball

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Linda Hull

SYP Department

  • Started in 1995

  • Loves traveling with her kids and exploring other cultures

  • Attended college on a golf scholarship and will bet you on the first tee

  • Plays guitar and makes croissants from scratch

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Sam Jacobson

SYP Department

  • Started in 2020

  • Life-long Washington Commanders (Redskins) Fan

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Pierce Kauth

Panels - Plywood Manager

  • Started in 2020

  • Can juggle

  • Big fan of football (NCAA and NFL)

  • Traveled to 40 of the 50 states

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Justin Manuel

SPF and US West

  • Started in 2020

  • Loves all things sports

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Paul McDaniel

SYP Department

  • Started in 2006

  • Enjoys Wake Surfing

  • Spends time at the lake most summer weekends

  • Virginia Tech Hokies fan and loves tailgating

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Adam Moring

Euro SPF Manager

  • Started in 2014

  • I have a wife, 3 boys, and a golden retriever named Beau.

  •  Loves being outside whether its at the beach or in the back yard.

  • You can find me fly fishing or playing golf.

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Ken Nelson

Import Department

  • CEO of Import plywood

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Ben Ralston

SPF Manager

  • Started in 2010

  • Favorite Sports Team, Florida Panthers! GO CATS! GO!!

  • Collects turkey calls and Bourbon

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Kyle Simmons

SYP Department

  • Started in 2013

  • Found a love for the industry because of his father's construction company

  • Enjoys playing music and the golf course

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Leah Tolley

Panels Department

  • Started in 2023

  • Loves lifting and running marathons

  • Has a dual citizenship (US and UK)

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Ben Wallace

Import Department

  • Started in 2023

  • Produces music

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Tim Whiting

Trader Trainee

  • Started in 2023

  • Loves to hike & be outdoors

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JT Anderson

Trader Trainee

  • Started in 2025

  • Played college lacrosse

  • Enjoys listening to jam bands

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Isabel Crenshaw

Trader Trainee

  • Started in 2009

  • Enjoys watching sports and spending time with my family on the water

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Sam Tobey

Trader Trainee

  • Started in 2009

  • Enjoys watching sports and spending time with my family on the water

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Office

4951 Lake Brook Dr Ste. 200

Glen Allen, VA 23060

800-767-0111

Inquiries

For any inquiries, questions or commendations, please call:

Toll Free 800-767-0111

Local 804-747-0111

Fax 804-270-4547

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