McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Graeme Kersell as Vice President, Sales & Business Development and Randy Chadney as Vice President, Operations at Nelson Lumber Company Ltd. In their respective roles, Graeme will lead the transformation of Nelson’s sales organization into a proactive, growth-oriented function aligned with the company’s 2030 strategic vision, while Randy will oversee operational strategy across multiple sites, driving process improvement, efficiency, and scalable infrastructure as the company expands its footprint across Alberta and beyond.
Graeme brings over 30 years of industry experience, most recently serving as Director of Commercial Sales at Gescan, a division of Sonepar, where he led large-scale sales transformation initiatives and managed a $400M portfolio. His strengths in strategic planning, team development, and market expansion made him an ideal fit to elevate Nelson Lumber’s go-to-market strategy. Randy joins Nelson following a successful tenure as General Manager at Tolko Industries, where he led five lumber manufacturing facilities across BC and Alberta. With deep expertise in operations, supply chain management, and business transformation, Randy has a proven track record of driving performance, optimizing safety, and leading organizational change across complex, multi-site operations. Both Graeme and Randy bring decades of leadership experience and an aligned passion for innovation, operational excellence, and growth.
Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Edmonton, Nelson Lumber is a leading supplier of building materials and prefabricated housing solutions throughout Western Canada and the U.S. Through Nelson Lumber and Nelson Homes, the company offers an integrated product suite across trusses, wall panels, and ready-to-move homes.
These executive searches were completed by McDermott + Bull Principal Colin Dolson, Principal Brittany Stansfield, and Consultant Jennifer Ness.