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Although a lot has changed since our store’s humble beginnings, there are a few things that stay pretty much the same. We still believe in providing the best quality products at fair prices. We still appreciate our customers and try hard to make sure they know it. And we still believe that people – our customers, your customers, and the team here at Mid-City Lumber – are what really matters.

Our People – Your Resource

Our team knows what it means to start from scratch. Through many years of training and expertise, we’ve learned how to deliver quality products in an ever-progressive culture. From supplies, to local regulations, to the latest technology and DIY how-to, we’re here to be a knowledgeable resource for both contractors and homeowners. With convenient locations across mid-Missouri in Columbia, Jefferson City, Boonville, Sedalia, Linn Creek and Osage Beach, any of the helpful staff at Mid-City Lumber are here to assist you wherever your next project may be. A good day for us is helping our customers get things done.

In a world full of how-to, let Mid-City Lumber be your trusted construction and design resource. We’ll do everything we can to make you glad you did.

MEET THE STAFF

Columbia

Will Clark

Will Clark - Outside Sales

18 Years with Us

Will loves helping customers see their lumber and construction projects to completion. He lives in Columbia and likes to farm and spend time with his kids.

Gavin Christy

Gavin Christy - Outside Sales

3 Years with Us

Gavin brings to Mid-City Lumber more than 18 years of experience as a builder, so he understands first-hand what it takes to get the job done. He says he has always loved the challenge of problem solving that comes with any building project. A resident of Arrow Rock, Gavin spends his free time with his wife and three kids, fishing or enjoying some Lake time.

Austin Mueller

Austin Mueller - Outside Sales

4 Years with Us

Austin is a Harrisburg native with a background in general construction. He is pleased to be part of the Mid-City Lumber team and says the people are friendly and deliver a high quality of customer service. When not working, Austin loves being Daddy to his daughter.

Jody Patrick

Jody Patrick - Receiving & Office Support

2 Years with Us

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.

Marilyn Bishop

Marilyn Bishop - Sales

37 Years with Us

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

Benjamin Pollock

Benjamin Pollock - Purchasing/Receiving

1 Year with Us

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.

Jesse Bower

Jesse Bower - Inside Sales

5 Years with Us

Jesse started with Mid-City Lumber as a driver and transitioned to dispatching, eventually taking the role as supervisor. Recently, he has transitioned once again – now to Inside Sales. He is a Hallsville native and enjoys the relationships he has with other Mid-City staff. In his free time, Jesse spends time with family and friends and can often be found playing basketball or riding four-wheelers.

Tiffany Peters

Tiffany Peters - Outside Sales

6 Years with Us

Tiffany started with Mid-City Lumber working as a designer after years of experience in the interior design industry. She says what she loves about working at Mid-City is the people – seeing the excitement of homeowners when their visions and reams become a reality and knowing she has been a part. A resident of Rocheport, Tiffany spends her spare time with her family, and enjoys being outdoors on the farm or a good DIY project.

Gary Hague

Gary Hague - Inside Sales

18 Years with Us

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.

Hunter Shaw

Hunter Shaw - Dispatcher

8 Years with Us

Hunter began working at Mid-City Lumber as a driver while in college and found it to be a great fit. His says he enjoys being involved with customer projects from the very beginning and getting to watching them materialize. He likes the people at Mid-City and is happy to be part of the team. Hunter lives in Columbia and whenever he can get away, likes to travel.

Mid-City Mike

Mid-City Mike - Customer Specialist

3 Years with Us

Mid-City Mike has never met a project he didn’t like. Consumed with the building process for as long as he can remember, he loves to help friends and customers make their construction and remodel plans a reality. A native of mid-Missouri, Mid-City Mike enjoys vigorous hikes and fishing.

Loren Mueller

Loren Mueller - Safety Director

1 Year with Us

Loren joins the Mid-City team after 25 years working for the fire department. He says he enjoys the people at Mid-City as well as the daily hustle and bustle. A resident of Harrisburg, Loren spends his free time farming and enjoying his family.

Adam Palmer

Adam Palmer - Purchaser

16 Years with Us

Adam says that working at Mid-City Lumber means he gets to face a new challenge every day. Adam lives in Columbia and enjoys hiking and biking.

Kaylie Crane

Kaylie Crane - Accounting

1 Year with Us

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.

Gene Sandner

Gene Sandner - General Manager

6 Years with Us

Gene enjoys the people that work at and do business with Mid-City Lumber. He says the family-oriented team of staff work hard to deliver all the resources their customers need. He is a Columbia resident and likes spending time on his farm and with family.

Mike Hubert

Mike Hubert - Network Administrator

1 Year with Us

Mike joins Mid-City with more than 27 years of IT experience and says he likes that the field is always changing and challenging, with lots of room to grow. A native of Northern Michigan, Mike now lives in Columbia. He fills his spare time playing ice and roller hockey, biking, cheering on the Michigan Wolverines and spending time with family, traveling or watching a good movie. Mike also volunteers for several organizations, such as Operation Christmas Child, Salvation Army and A Time to Give Thanks.

Jessica Hux

Jessica Hux - Inside Sales

13 Years with Us

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.

Madi Wise

Madi Wise - Accounting

1 Year with Us

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.

Sean Wooten

Sean Wooten - Inside Sales

6 Years with Us

Sean feels even more at home than most at Mid-City Lumber, having grown up with some of the current staff. He says he is happy to be part of the team and is enjoying learning new stuff every day. A Hallsville resident, Sean enjoys down time with his yellow lab, Bear.

Dakota Sweezer

Dakota Sweezer - Inside Sales

1 Year with Us

Dakota joins the Mid-City team with a background in auto mechanics and farming. He says he loves the hustle and bustle at Mid-City Lumber, and the many opportunities to interact with customers and team members. A resident of Centralia, Dakota and his wife have one young son. When not helping people at Mid-City, Dakota is busy farming.  

Gayle McCoy

Gayle McCoy - Office Support

40 Years with 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 Martin

Mark Martin - Inside Sales

42 Years with Us

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.

Dawn Porter

Dawn Porter - Inside Sales

1 Year with Us

Dawn grew up in the lumber business, learning the ropes from her father. She was the second ever woman to earn a degree in Building Materials Merchandising at her college. Soon after, she started a career at a building supply company. Dawn says she loves the ever-changing industry and especially enjoys designing home exteriors.  A resident of Salisbury, Dawn enjoys traveling and spending time with family, and can always find something to watch on HGTV.

Mary Fitch

Mary Fitch - Executive Administrator

5 Years with Us

Mary is new to the Mid-City family and says that the people are really nice. Mary lives in Columbia and enjoys attending baseball games, gardening and working the family livestock.

Shaun Halliburton

Shaun Halliburton - Inside Sales

3 Years with Us

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.

Brooke Stegner

Brooke Stegner - Invoicing Clerk

1 Year with Us

Brooke earned a degree in accounting and started her career at an energy company. She is enjoying being part of the Mid-City team and says it’s great to be at a company with well-established practices and good leadership. She enjoys the family-like environment at Mid-City and is excited to learn more about the industry. Brooke calls Pilot Grove home and spends her free time gardening and cooking.

Karen White

Karen White - Operations Manager

18 Years with Us

Karen really enjoys her customers and says they are fun to get along with. She lives in Hallsville and prefers to spend her spare time doing anything outdoors.

Mary Forsee

Mary Forsee - Inside Sales

3 Years with Us

Mary comes to Mid-City Lumber with more than 27 years of experience in the lumber and hardware industry, and she loves using that experience to assist Mid-City customers. A resident of Ashland, Mary and her husband keep busy with working their farm. When time allows, she enjoys gardening and relaxing with her husband and their dog and cat.

Zach Sandner

Zach Sandner - Purchasing

1 Year with Us

Zach joins the Mid-City team with a background in farming and agriculture/chemical sales, both positions that required him to keep a close eye on the markets. He enjoys the process of buying and the challenge of discerning the right time to buy at the right price. Zach lives in Rocheport where he enjoys hunting, fishing and spending time with his wife and two children.

Kurt Kammerich

Kurt Kammerich - Outside Sales

24 Years with Us

Kurt says working with customers is fun and the best part of his job. He is a resident of Pilot Grove and likes to spend his spare time fishing or enjoying his grandchildren.

Darin Chandler

Darin Chandler - Inside Sales

2 Years with Us

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.

Mike Teel

Mike Teel - Owner

40 Years with Us

Mike started Mid-City Lumber with a desire to bring good people together and build something to benefit the community. A resident of Hallsville, Mike spends his spare time enjoying his family and their horses.

Emily Pieper

Emily Pieper - Accounting/Sales

1 Year with Us

Emily comes to Mid-City Lumber with a background in insurance and taxes. In addition to her love for numbers, Emily says she enjoys the atmosphere at Mid-City Lumber as well as the opportunity to learn new things. A resident of Jefferson City, Emily spends her spare time with family, being outdoors as much as possible.

Allan Reetz

Allan Reetz - Estimator

7 Years with Us

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 Phillips

Michael Phillips - Sales & Service

2 Years with Us

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.

Zane Cobb

Zane Cobb - Sales Manager

16 Years with Us

Zane says the best part of working at Mid-City Lumber is that every day presents a new challenge. Zane lives in Hallsville and enjoys hanging out with his wife and children.

Michael France

Michael France - Director of Business Development & Technology

1 Year with Us

Michael has 25+ years in the lumber industry and has held multiple senior management positions. He is excited to join Mid-City Lumber and will lead the team through the process of documenting procedures to ensure consistency throughout the company. Michael is based out of his home office in Florida and will work a combination of remotely and on-site, spending time at all Mid-City Lumber locations.

Audrey Matteson

Audrey Matteson - Accounting

5 Years with Us

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.

Lynda Salings

Lynda Salings - Human Resources

2 Years with Us

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.

Terry Schler

Terry Schler - Sales & Service

25 Years with Us

Terry enjoys interacting with people and helping them navigate the construction process. A Columbia resident, Terry enjoys being at the Lake of the Ozarks and traveling.

Boonville

Jeff Wilmsmeyer

Jeff Wilmsmeyer - Outside Sales

21 Years with Us

Jeff enjoys working with contractors to help them construct a great home. Jeff lives in New Franklin, and in his spare time, likes to fish.

Larry Glaubitz

Larry Glaubitz - Store Manager

23 Years with Us

Larry enjoys helping people figure out the best way to approach their construction or renovation projects. A Columbia resident, Larry spends his spare time gardening and working in his yard.

Daniel Dodson

Daniel Dodson - Sales & Receiving

12 Years with Us

Daniel likes that working at Mid-City Lumber allows him to meet new people. Daniel lives in Fayette and likes to play golf, fish and play with his kids.

Jared Mullett

Jared Mullett - Sales

11 Years with Us

Jared enjoys interacting with Mid-City customers and getting to know them. Jared lives in Boonville and likes to take a motorcycle ride every now and then.

Jefferson City

Gayla Schanbacher

Gayla Schanbacher - Interior Designer

12 Years with Us

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.

Curt Duenckel

Curt Duenckel - Outside Sales

12 Years with Us

Curt says working at Mid-City is different every day, and he enjoys that. A Jefferson City resident, Curt likes camping and spending time with his family.

Doug Fowler

Doug Fowler - Outside Sales

9 Years with Us

Doug loves to meet and interact with the various contractors and customers of Mid-City Lumber. He says there is never a dull moment. Doug lives in Jefferson City and likes to ride his Harley and go to church.

Dane Wilson

Dane Wilson - Store Manager

25 Years with Us

What Dane enjoys most about working at Mid-City Lumber are the contractors, many of which he has known for years. Dane lives in Columbia and likes riding horses in his spare time.

Bob Davis

Bob Davis - Drafting/Sales

4 Years with Us

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.

Olivia Scrivner

Olivia Scrivner - Inside Sales

2 Years with Us

Olivia is part of our friendly sales team and says she loves meeting new people every day. She enjoys working with the customers to help them find the right building supplies for their projects, and also enjoys working with the Mid-City staff. When not working, Olivia enjoys hunting, taking her dog for walks, kayaking and anything outdoors. She calls Jefferson City home.

Bobbie Troesser

Bobbie Troesser - Inside Sales

1 Year with Us

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.

Maria Cepeda

Maria Cepeda - Inside Sales

1 Year with Us

Maria joined the team at Mid-City Lumber with a background as a Spanish Translator and Interpreter and says she loves being part of a company that helps customers’ dream homes become reality.  Originally from Chihuahua, Mexico, Maria now lives in Jefferson City with her husband and sons and says they enjoy bike rides and taking their pugs to the park.

Doug Custard

Doug Custard - Sales

13 Years with Us

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.

 

Jeff Puckett

Jeff Puckett - Sales & Service

13 Years with Us

Jeff loves working with contractors at Mid-City and getting to know them – many of which are like family. Jeff lives in Holts Summit and never tires of chasing his two grandchildren.

Maggie Brandt

Maggie Brandt - Accounting

13 Years with Us

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.

Sedalia

Mehki Burnley

Mehki Burnley - Inside Sales

1 Year with Us

Mekhi joins the Mid-City team after previously serving as a store manager for a title company. He says his favorite thing about Mid-City is his wonderful coworkers. Mekhi lives in Sedalia and spends his free time with his family and coaching youth sports.

Josh Cornine

Josh Cornine - Outside Sales

2 Years with Us

Josh has enjoyed the construction industry most of his life, helping in his Dad’s business as a kid. As part of the Mid-City crew, he likes getting out to meet new people and talk to customers. He was born and raised in Sedalia, where he currently lives with his wife and two children. In his spare time, Josh enjoys hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. 

Shelly Turpin

Shelly Turpin - Sales & Accounting

14 Years with Us

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.

Joe Hopper

Joe Hopper - Store Manager

12 Years with Us

Joe is happy to work for a company like Mid-City where they treat their employees well. He lives in Sedalia and enjoys woodworking, travel and socializing with friends.

Osage Beach

Linn Creek

Kirk Bradly

Kirk Bradly - Sales

1 Year with Us

Kirk joins the Mid-City team with 35 years of experience in the construction industry, having worked as a self-employed contractor. He says he loves to revisit the houses and remodel jobs he’s completed during his career and looks forward to now helping others accomplish similar goals. Kirk lives in Lake Ozark and fills his spare time exploring the countryside by ATV and motorcycle.

Allen Smith

Allen Smith - Inside Sales

1 Year with Us

Allen comes to Mid-Coty after working in previous sales positions, including a custom sign factory. He says what he likes most about working at Mid-City Lumber is the opportunity it provides him to learn about a new field. Allen resides in Mack’s Creek and when not at work, enjoys reading, watching movies and playing soccer with his family.

Mike Babcock

Mike Babcock - Outside Sales

1 Year with Us

With more than 40 years of experience in the lumber industry, Mike is a great addition to the Mid-City team. He loves the family-like atmosphere of Mid-City and enjoys the opportunity to help customers realize their dream projects. Mike lives in Lebanon where he enjoys spending time with his family. A true music lover, he has a unique 8-track collection and owns over 3,300 cassette tapes.

Stephen Welch 

Stephen Welch  - Inside Sales

1 Year with Us

Stephen comes to Mid-City with a background in sales and management. He says he really enjoys the culture at Mid-City and the people he gets to work with. A resident of Camdenton, he enjoys spending his free time with his family. 

Chelsey Midgett

Chelsey Midgett - Inside Sales

1 Year with Us

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.

Shane Higgins

Shane Higgins - Store Manager

1 Year with Us

Shane joins Mid-City Lumber with 30 years of experience working in lumber yards, and says what he enjoys most about Mid-City Lumber are the people – both co-workers and customers. A resident of Camdenton, Shane spends any free time hanging out with family and friends