has announced that its Reading location, managed by Kaethe Huber, has been named the first-ever recipient of the company鈥檚 Elite Location Award. This new initiative recognizes the Lezzer Lumber location that exemplifies excellence in operations, facility organization, and overall performance, ensuring they are 鈥淕rand Opening Ready.鈥�
The Elite Location Award evaluates each location based on key criteria, including store merchandising, cleanliness, signage, showroom organization, and overall yard and warehouse efficiency. Additional factors such as safety, industry benchmarks, and financial performance to budget also play a significant role in determining the winner.
鈥淲hen we purchased the store in 2022, it was primarily a hardware and home center-focused store. Converting from that footprint to a pro-focused lumberyard and showroom is not an easy task. It鈥檚 amazing what they鈥檝e done in three years here,鈥� said Dave Lezzer, President of Lezzer Lumber. 鈥淜aethe and her team have done a great job merchandising and remodeling this store. The yard crew has done an outstanding job with product storage and cleanliness. It didn鈥檛 happen overnight, but they鈥檝e done an unbelievable job, and they are very deserving of this award.鈥�
Lezzer Lumber鈥檚 corporate operations staff kicked off the judging process in December 2023, conducting site visits to all locations to assess their progress. The Reading location stood out for its commitment to excellence, with well-organized warehouses, clear signage, strategic store layouts, and high-quality merchandising.
鈥淲inning this award has been a team effort,鈥� said Kaethe Huber, Manager of Lezzer Lumber 鈥� Reading. 鈥淓veryone takes pride and ownership in their respective areas, and you can see that every day when you walk through our facilities. We are all blessed to have such a devoted group that works as a team.鈥�
