About Us

Gayle has enjoyed the people at Mid-City Lumber for quite a few years. A resident of Columbia, she is always happy to get to spend time with her grown grandchildren.

Mark enjoys helping customers at Mid-City Lumber and says that every day is different, which keeps things interesting. He’s a Columbia resident who when not working, likes to take rides with his wife and dog.

Marilyn says working at Mid-City is like being part of a family. A resident of Moberly, Marilyn enjoys sewing, knitting and quilting.

Gary enjoys working with people and helping them figure out their construction projects. Gary lives in Hartsburg and spends his spare time fishing and gardening.

Jessica likes working with the Mid-City team and helping people construct their dream homes. She lives in Columbia and likes to spend time with her family and play with her dogs.

Shelly has enjoyed building relationships with her customers over the years. A Sedalia resident, Shelly keeps busy away from Mid-City with her photography business.

Doug likes working with Mid-City Lumber clients to help them solve problems. Doug lives in Holts Summit and likes to golf when he has time.

Maggie is happy to say she knows many of the Mid-City customers and she likes to see them day-to-day. She lives in Koeltztown and spends her spare time riding her motorcycle.

Gayla loves to match different personalities to their ideal design style. She lives in Jefferson City, and in her spare time, enjoys playing golf and spending time with family.

Vic arrived at Mid-City Lumber in 1983, bringing with him a background in construction, welding and trusses. He says he has met a lot of good people over the years and has had a chance to do a little bit of everything. When not at Mid-City, Vic keeps busy on his farm in Koeltztown where he and his wife raise cattle, chickens, hogs and even bees. And when Vic gets time to play, you’ll find him pulling tractors.

Mike has been Mid-City’s resident steel shop technician and boom truck operator for more than a decade and he’s spent double that time working in the industry. He likes meeting new people and especially appreciates working with the great staff at Mid-City Lumber. Mike lives in Ashland and enjoys spending time outdoors, especially around a good fire.

Allan enjoys the way his job keeps him up to date on all the current trends in design and construction. Allan lives in Columbia and when not at Mid-City Lumber, enjoys the artistry of woodworking – from cabinets, to music boxes, to puzzles and more.

Michael comes to Mid-City Lumber with a background in project and production management with precast concrete and as an experienced home builder. He enjoys applying these skills to helping customers at Mid-City Lumber. A resident of Ashland, when not at work Michael enjoys golf and fishing.

Mary has held various positions in her time with Mid-City and says that she enjoys working with really nice people. Mary lives in Columbia and enjoys horseback riding, gardening and spending time with family.

Audrey comes to Mid-City and Columbia all the way from the state of California and is excited about living in a Midwest climate with all four seasons. Previously employed as an accountant at a law firm, she enjoys the faster-paced environment of Mid-City Lumber, and finds the people at Mid-City to be a lot of fun.

Bob joins Mid-City Lumber with 30 plus years of carpentry experience. He and his wife live in Holts Summit with their four boys and enjoy being active in their church. He says what he likes most about Mid-City is being able to utilize his love and talent for carpentry to draft blueprints for contractors and clients.

Jeffrey took a position as dispatcher after serving Mid-City Lumber for six years working in the yard. He says it is a good company to work for and he enjoys the opportunity to meet new people every day. Jeffrey lives in Centralia where he likes to spend time with his wife and two children and, when time allows, go fishing.

Shaun spent almost two decades working for a mid-Missouri gas company before joining the team at Mid-City Lumber. His background in construction, sales and service has positioned him well for his work at Mid-City Lumber, where he enjoys helping customers every day. A resident of Sturgeon, Shaun spends his free time watching his daughter play softball, playing guitar and restoring his historic house.

After four years working as a driver for Mid-City Lumber, Tim has taken a position as a dispatcher. He says he likes the fast-paced environment of Mid-City where things are different every day, and he also enjoys the service aspect of the job. A resident of Centralia, Tim spends his free time hanging out with his friends and girlfriend and playing golf and tennis.

Lynda comes to Mid-City with a background in HR and the hospitality industry. A natural people-person, she loves helping people on a personal level through the work of human resources, and is enjoying learning about the building and construction industry. A resident of Fulton, Lynda spends her free time baking and Cajun dancing with her husband.

Darin has been working in the lumber industry for more than two decades. He says he appreciates that the team at Mid-City Lumber is friendly and helpful. Darin is resident of Columbia and enjoys spending downtime outdoors and with family.

Jody has a long history of retail experience that includes accounting, bookkeeping, sales and management. Her role at Mid-City utilizes these talents to assist in receiving and provide general office support. She says she enjoys the fast-pace of Mid-City days in a friendly environment. A resident of Rocheport, Jody is involved in local community support and loves to spend time outdoors on trails or at the river.

Olivia began her journey with Mid-City Lumber just after high school and says she loves the family-atmosphere and meeting new people every day. An out-of-the-box problem solver, Olivia is committed to finding solutions for any challenge presented. She lives in Holts Summit and spends her free time riding horses, hunting and enjoying anything outdoors.

Cole comes to Mid-City Lumber with a background in the military. He says what he likes most about working at Mid-City is seeing people build their dream projects and helping them through the process. A resident of Columbia, Cole spends his free time playing golf and traveling.

Chelsey previously worked as an office manager at a construction company and says she has always enjoyed the building industry. She likes the variety of unique projects and seeing them come to completion, and especially enjoys the people at Mid-City Lumber. Chelsey lives in Versailles and spends her free time outdoors and hanging out with family and friends.

Ben brings 11 years of experience in the building supply industry to Mid-City Lumber. Having grown up around construction, he says he has always enjoyed the environment, and found the team at Mid-City Lumber quick to welcome him. A lifetime resident of Sturgeon, Ben keeps busy with his family. He and his wife coach their kids in several sports and they enjoys attending concerts and camping.

Kaylie comes to Mid-City with a background in banking and a love for numbers that started as early as high school. She says it is the importance of accounting’s role to the business that keeps her so engaged. A resident of Centralia, Kaylie spends her downtime reading, practicing yoga and binging Criminal Minds.

Bobbie brings to Mid-City his experience from working as a mechanic and a quality control technician for a countertop manufacturer. He says he enjoys meeting different types of people every day at Mid-City Lumber, while building friendships and learning about the construction industry. Bobbie lives in Linn and when not working, enjoys spending time outside with his dog, fishing and when inside, playing video games.

Colin joined the Mid-City team after several years working as a landscape design contractor doing hardscaping and says he most enjoys the people he gets to work with and meet at Mid-City Lumber. A resident of Columbia, Colin spends his free time playing golf, fishing or hanging out with friends.

Vaughn joined the Mid-City team after working in the battery/electric industry. He says what he likes most about being at Mid-City Lumber are the people, both the customers and his co-workers. Vaughn lives in Boonville and spends his free time playing drums and performing live with his country band.

Madi joins Mid-City Lumber with a background in accounting, programming and cybersecurity. She finds the environment at Mid-City to be positive and welcoming and enjoys seeing new faces every day. A resident of Hallsville, Madi likes to go to concerts, read, paint and enjoy time with family and friends when not working.

Scott joins the Mid-City team after spending over 20 years in tech support and facilitating end-user success in the education arena. He says everyone throughout Mid-City has been very positive and welcoming, and he’s enjoyed learning how they all work together to serve customers. Scott lives just north of Columbia and spends his free time with family, being outside with his two dogs, cooking and helping with service projects in the area.

Brad joins Mid-City after retiring from 29 years in the Hallsville School district where he served as a teacher, coach and administrator. He says he enjoys the friendly atmosphere and spirit of teamwork that Mid-City promotes, and that every day is a little different. A resident of Columbia, Brad spends his free time with family and friends and enjoys golf and collecting sports cards.

Jessica comes to Mid-City Lumber with a strong background in interior design. She feels the constant changes in styles and trends, along with the opportunity to meet and work with new people, keeps things fun and challenging. She likes working at Mid-City and she says the family atmosphere makes the job enjoyable. A resident of Linn, Jessica spends her spare time painting or creating art and cuddling her cats.

Jessica joins Mid-City with a background in scenery design for model train enthusiasts. She says working at Mid-City has afforded her a lot of learning opportunities which she enjoys almost as much as the people she gets to work with. Jessica lives in Montreal with her family and spends her free time enjoying them. She has three children that keep her busy, and when time allows, she enjoys etching glass, doing tattoos and binge-watching shows with her mom and kids. She is also a continual learner who is currently furthering her education.

Eric brings more than 25 years of construction and building experience to Mid-City Lumber. He says he enjoys the friendly faces at Mid-City and the way the company takes care of their employees. Eric lives in Columbia and when not working, likes to hunt, fish and play with his pups.

Sinjun is a firefighter with several years of experience in the building industry. He likes to see people’s dream homes come to life and says that as a long-time customer of Mid-City Lumber, he knows first-hand how Mid-City helps customers realize those dreams. Sinjun lives in Hallsville where he enjoys spending time with his family.

Jeff joins Mid-City Lumber with many years of experience in the millwork industry, including work on the whole sale side to working for a window distributor. He says he most enjoys the people who tend to be good ones in this business. A resident of Jefferson City, Jeff spends his spare time bow hunting and following his  grandchildren in their sporting events.

Jordan comes to Mid-City Lumber a graduate of Linn Tech with a drafting degree. He says he enjoys the positive atmosphere at Mid-City as well as the wide range of projects and plans he estimates for customers. A resident of Linn, Jordan spends his free time fishing, hunting and enjoying the outdoors.

Alberto comes to Mid-City Lumber following a career in law enforcement and corrections. He says he loves the people he gets to work with every day, and enjoys helping customers with their dream homes. A resident of Stover, Alberto spends his spare time enjoying family.

Becky comes to Mid-City Lumber after a career teaching math. She also spent eight years with Project Lead the Way, a high school program that provides students interested in engineering, math and science with real-world, hands-on learning. Becky says the people at Mid-City Lumber are fantastic and she enjoys the daily challenges and learning new things. A resident of Jefferson City, she spends her spare time reading, enjoying the outdoors and especially the beach.

Ben comes to Mid-City Lumber with a background in the Ag industry. He says he enjoys that every day at Mid-City provides something different, and an opportunity to learn something new. A resident of Ashland, when Ben isn’t shuffling kids between sporting events, he enjoys time with friends and family, hunting and fishing, and playing softball.

Natalie is a Missouri State graduate with a degree in Interior Design and a minor in Construction Management. She interned with Mid-City while finishing her degree and says working here feels like working with family – a family of hard-working individuals who want the best for clients. A resident of Columbia, Natalie spends her free time enjoying friends and family.

Rich joins the Mid-City team after more than 20 years selling flooring and also brings 10 years of experience in warehouse operations. He says he enjoys working with the friendly and knowledgeable staff at Mid-City Lumber, and especially likes helping customers with a wide variety of projects. Rich lives in Fayette, Mo, and when not at work, enjoys bass fishing, watching football and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. 

Melissa comes to Mid-City with a background in real estate leadership, HR and people development. She loves supporting employees, building strong teams, and creating a positive workplace culture.  She appreciates Mid-City’s welcoming culture and shared commitment to service, collaboration, and community.  A Columbia native, she enjoys family time, hanging out with friends, traveling, and staying connected to her community.