Arnold Lumber Company, a Rhode Island-based leader in the building materials industry, is excited to announce the appointment of Steve Rendine as Vice President of Multi-Family/Light Commercial. This new leadership role marks a key step in the company’s expansion into a rapidly growing market segment.

Steve brings a wealth of experience and proven leadership with 42 years in the Lumber and Building Material Industry, including the last 18 years in the roles of General Manager, Purchasing Director, and Sales Manager with Douglas Lumber. In his new role, Steve will lead the development of Arnold Lumber’s Multi-Family/Light Commercial segment, overseeing purchasing, sales, and team building to drive growth and innovation.

“We are extremely excited to bring on Steve as part of the Arnold Lumber Team! His expertise in the industry is unparalleled, and I could not choose anyone better to head our efforts to break into the Multi-family/Light Commercial segment,” said Matt Semonik, Arnold Lumber's Chief Operating Officer of Lumber Operations. “Adding Steve aligns perfectly with our growth strategy of increasing our existing capabilities and continuing our service area expansion into the surrounding states.”

Steve will report directly to Matt and collaborate closely with the Arnold family to ensure the success of this new venture. His appointment reflects Arnold Lumber’s commitment to excellence and its dedication to meeting the evolving needs of our valued customer base."