Columbia

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.

Edie is a natural fit for Mid-City Lumber, having grown up in the industry under her dad and grandfather. She enjoys taking calls – discovering each person’s unique needs and being able to assist them. A resident of Hallsville, Edie keeps busy outside of work with playing and teaching softball, babysitting, horseback riding and spending time with family and friends.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 has one young son and when not helping people at Mid-City, is busy farming.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Terry enjoys interacting with people and helping them navigate the construction process. A Columbia resident, Terry enjoys spending time with family and friends

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.