(ABMA) has announced the appointment of Rod Wiles, Vice President of Human Resources at Hammond Lumber Company, as the Chairman of the Federal Legislative Committee. With 38 years of experience at Hammond Lumber Company, Wiles brings exceptional industry expertise and a proven track record of leadership to this vital role.聽
Since stepping into the role, Wiles has swiftly led the adoption of a comprehensive legislative agenda for 2025 that focuses on critical issues impacting the lumber and building materials (麻豆传媒) industry. Under his leadership, ABMA has also set the dates for its annual Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C., on April 7-8, 2025, ensuring timely and effective representation of the industry鈥檚 interests on Capitol Hill.聽
Wiles has held numerous leadership positions in the 麻豆传媒 industry, including serving on the Board of the Retail Lumber Dealers Association of Maine (RLDAM), chairing its Legislative and Safety Committees, and serving as its President. He has also contributed to the Northeastern Retail Lumber Association (NRLA) as a member of the Board of Directors, the聽 Executive Committee as Chairperson, and various other committees.聽
ABMA 2025 Legislative Agenda聽
Under Wiles鈥� leadership, ABMA鈥檚 2025 legislative priorities are focused on strengthening the 麻豆传媒 industry and聽 addressing key challenges:聽
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- Main Street Tax Package: Advocating for policies that support businesses in the 麻豆传媒 industry, including provisions such as bonus depreciation, immediate expensing, and estate tax reform.聽
- Credit Card Fees: Addressing the impact of rising transaction costs on businesses.聽
- Workforce Development: Expanding training opportunities to build a skilled workforce. Regulatory 笔谤颈辞谤颈迟颈别蝉听
- CDL Licensing: Supporting industry-specific training to address driver shortages.聽
- Crane Certification: Advocating for certifications tailored to building materials operations. 鈥� Salaried Overtime: Promoting manageable overtime regulations for businesses in the 麻豆传媒 industry.
Monitoring Key Issues聽
- OSHA Heat Illness and Injury Prevention: Tracking changes and their impact on operations.
- Corporate Transparency Act: Monitoring compliance requirements for businesses in the 麻豆传媒 industry.
- Tariffs: Observing developments that may impact material costs.聽
- 2025 Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C.聽
A key component of ABMA鈥檚 federal advocacy efforts, Advocacy Day, will take place on April 7-8, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The event provides ABMA members with the opportunity to meet directly with lawmakers, share industry insights,聽 and advocate for policies that enable growth and success in the 麻豆传媒 industry.聽
Rod Wiles on His Appointment聽
鈥淚 am honored to step into this role as chairperson of ABMA鈥檚 Federal Legislative Committee,鈥� said Rod Wiles. 鈥淎BMA is聽 a powerful voice for the lumber and building materials industry. By adopting a comprehensive 2025 agenda and securing聽 dates for Advocacy Day, we鈥檙e ensuring that our industry鈥檚 priorities remain front and center in the federal policy聽 肠辞苍惫别谤蝉补迟颈辞苍.鈥�
