Brad Southern initially joined LP in 1999 and led the company’s siding business from 2005 to 2015 before transitioning to leading the OSB business—a position he held until he was named Chief Operating Officer in 2016. On July 1, 2017, Southern became the fifth Chief Executive Officer in the company’s history. In this position, Southern is responsible for all aspects of LP’s business, operations, and governance. Also in 2017, he was appointed as director and on May 22, 2020, Southern became Chair of the board. He began his career with MacMillan Bloedel, where he held a variety of jobs in forestry, strategic planning, finance, accounting, and plant management. He earned both bachelor’s and master’s degree in Forest Resources from the University of Georgia.

Alan Haughie joined LP in January 2019 as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (CFO). A chartered accountant, Haughie began his career in 1989 with Ernst & Young where he held various audit roles. In 1994, he transitioned to Federal-Mogul Corporation, serving in various roles, including Senior Vice President and CFO; Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer; and Director of Financial Planning and Analysis. Prior to LP, Haughie held positions as Senior Vice President and CFO for ServiceMaster from 2013 to 2017. He earned a bachelor’s degree with honors in Mathematics from the University of Manchester.

Jason Ringblom joined LP in 2004 as an Account Manager and has since held multiple leadership roles, including Inside Sales Manager, General Sales Manager, Eastern Regional Sales Director, and Vice President of OSB Sales & Marketing. He later served as Executive Vice President and General Manager for both the OSB and Siding divisions. In 2025, Ringblom was appointed President. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Forest Products Marketing and Business Management from the University of Minnesota.

Nicole Daniel joined LP in 2019 as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Daniel began her career with Woods Rogers PLC as an Associate before joining Hunton & Williams LLP in the same role. In 2002, she became Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer and Deputy General Counsel at Albemarle Corporation. In 2013, Daniel took her talents to OCI Enterprises, Inc. and served as Vice President, General Counsel Secretary before joining Ciner Resources LP in 2015 as the Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. She received a bachelor’s degree in Government from the College of William & Mary and a J.D. from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law.

Cody Austell joined LP in 2017 as a Supply Chain Analyst and progressed through a series of leadership roles, including Senior Inside Sales Account Manager, National Customer Experience Manager, Siding Pricing Manager, and Director of Siding Supply Chain Planning & Customer Experience. In 2025, he was appointed Vice President of Supply Chain & Customer Experience, where he oversees logistics, supply chain planning, customer experience, and sales and marketing enablement functions. Prior to LP, Cody held various roles in finance and operations at Optum/UnitedHealthcare and United States Gypsum Corporation. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Tennessee and an MBA from Lipscomb University.

Libby Berman joined LP in 2018 in the role of Chief Tax Officer, taking ownership of all LP’s global tax functions. In 2023, she was promoted to Vice President, Chief Tax Officer. Berman is responsible for the company’s tax strategy and reporting obligations for the complex and ever-evolving global tax regulatory environment. She began her career at PwC, rising to the level of Tax Director, before joining Elektra as Vice President of Global Taxation. Berman earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a master’s degree in Taxation from the University of Georgia.

Leslie Davis joined LP in 2020 as Assistant Controller and was promoted to Senior Director of Internal Audit the following year. In 2024, she was appointed Vice President, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer. Before her tenure at LP, she held significant positions at EY and KPMG, where she honed her skills in financial management and reporting. A Certified Public Accountant, Davis holds a Master of Accounting and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Kentucky.

Gabriel Farias joined LP in 2023 as the Vice President, OSB Manufacturing. Prior to joining LP, he worked in the steel industry, where he held different roles in manufacturing, including plant operations, before moving to the building products industry where he worked for Armstrong Flooring and Armstrong World Industries. During his time at Armstrong World Industries, he led the technical group responsible for innovation, new product development, and manufacturing business support. He earned a bachelor's degree in Electronic and Automation Engineering from Técnica Federico Santa María in Chile and has attained multiple professional certifications from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and Rutgers University.

Bob Hopkins joined LP in 2006 as Treasury Manager and was promoted to Assistant Treasurer in 2012, Treasurer in 2019, and Vice President, Treasurer in 2023. In addition to his treasury work for the company, he served as Treasurer of the LP Foundation for many years. Prior to joining LP, Hopkins worked for Longaberger, a family-owned home interior products company, and Limited Brands (now called Bath & Body Works, Inc.). He earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Ohio State University.

Aaron Howald joined LP in 2011 as the Lean Six Sigma Manager and quickly advanced through a series of leadership roles. Over the years, he has served as Director of Continuous Improvement, Strategic Analytics, and Investor Relations, before being appointed Vice President of Investor Relations and Business Development. In 2024, his responsibilities expanded to include Financial Planning & Analysis. Prior to his tenure at LP, Aaron honed his expertise at Thomas Group, a management consulting firm, and Hillenbrand Industries. He holds an MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics from Franklin College.

Jack Johnson began his career at LP in 1996 as a Quality Control Technician at the company’s Siding facility in Newberry, Michigan. Throughout his tenure, he has held key leadership positions, including Plant Manager and Senior Director of Regional Siding Manufacturing. In 2024, Johnson was appointed Vice President, Siding Manufacturing, where he leads all Siding manufacturing operations with a focus on safety, sustainability, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. Prior to LP, Johnson worked as a Quality Control Technician at Trus Joist MacMillan. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Wood Science from Michigan Technological University.

Mitch Kingston joined LP in 2019 and has since held several key leadership positions, including Senior Director of Sales & Regional Marketing, Director of National Accounts & Prefinished, and Director of Sales & Regional Marketing (East Region). In 2025, he was promoted to Vice President of Field Sales. Prior to joining LP, Mitch held a variety of sales leadership roles at Mars Petcare and The Procter & Gamble Company, where he gained extensive experience in strategy, team development, and customer engagement. Mitch earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Xavier University and an MBA from Auburn University.

Frederick Price joined LP in 1998 and serves as the General Manager of LP South America. He oversees all aspects of the company’s South American business and operations, including governance as a member of LP South America Board of Directors. He earned a degree in Civil Electric Engineering from the Universidad de Chile and a degree in Business and Administration from Universidad de Los Andes.

Jeremy Sellers joined LP in 2024 as Vice President of OSB Sales and Marketing and was appointed Vice President of National Accounts in 2025. He began his career at Wolf Home Products as a Building Products Sales Specialist and advanced through roles including Product Manager, Senior Sales Consultant, Channel Vice President of Sales for Multifamily and Homebuilding, Regional Vice President of Sales, and Senior Vice President of Sales. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Clarion University of Pennsylvania.

Craig Sichling joined LP in 2001 and has held key leadership roles, including General Sales Manager, National Sales Manager, and Vice President of Specialty Sales & Marketing. In 2025, he was appointed Chief Commercial Officer. Before LP, he served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Focal Point. He holds a bachelor's degree from SUNY Oneonta and is a graduate of the Scarlett Leadership Institute.

Since joining LP in 1996, Jeff Yelle has held several roles, including Siding Regional Quality Manager, Plant Manager, Siding Product and Process Development Manager, Corporate Quality Manager, Master Data Lead, IT Manager, IT Center of Excellence Director, and OSB Technology and Quality Director. In 2022, Yelle was appointed Vice President, Chief Information Officer, where he leads IT strategies to support LP’s business goals. Prior to LP, he served as a Quality Supervisor at Trus Joist MacMillan. Yelle earned his bachelor’s degree in Forest Products at the University of Minnesota and an MBA from Lipscomb University.