Archives October 2025

On Monday, October 27th, Cummings Lumber Company, Inc. proudly hosted an SFI Qualified Logging Professional (QLP) continuing education program. The full-day, 8-hour course focused on Tree, Log, and Lumber Grades and was led by Scott Weikert, Forest Resources Educator with Penn State Extension.

This annual training is required to maintain QLP status following the completion of core requirements. Participants who have completed a core course or earned CE credit receive a comprehensive training report detailing their expiration date and a summary of all completed coursework. Each report includes a wallet-sized card for easy reference in the field.

The Pennsylvania Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Professional Timber Harvester Training Program is dedicated to promoting sustainable forest management, operational safety, regulatory compliance, skill development, professionalism, and profitability. Its mission is to serve the needs of Pennsylvania’s timber industry, forest landowners, and the broader goals of Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Inc.

SFI Administrative Coordinator Mark Ott expressed appreciation for the strong turnout from loggers across the Northern Tier. As a long-standing SFI partner, Cummings Lumber was pleased to host the training and provide lunch for all attendees.

For more information about the Pennsylvania SFI program, please visit the Pennsylvania SFI Implementation Committee website at www.sfiofpa.org.

Massive thanks to our incredible driver, Jim VanNoy, for starting our day with this breathtaking sunrise! Trucking across the country gives our team a front-row seat to the best views.

Thanks for sharing, Jim! Stay safe out there! 🚛

Please join us in celebrating a truly incredible milestone: John Quick, our dedicated maintenance man, is celebrating 32 years with the Cummings Lumber Company family!

For over three decades, John has been the heartbeat of our operations. A truly exceptional employee, he’s a very hard worker who consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty.

But John is more than just a knowledgeable and vital part of our team; he’s an absolute pleasure to be around. His kind nature, infectious humor, and fun-loving spirit make even the toughest days brighter. Simply put, John is a legend, and we are profoundly grateful to have his expertise and personality on our team.

Thank you, John, for 32 amazing years! We look forward to many more.

Scott & his hunting guides.
Kelly Root, Cassy Dygert, Kelley Murray & Kim Allen.

We at Cummings Lumber Company are thrilled to celebrate an incredible milestone: Kim Allen has dedicated 44 years of service to our team!

As an Administrative Assistant, Kim is the heart and soul of our office. She is the very definition of a kind, hardworking, and dedicated professional. Her four decades of experience have made her incredibly knowledgeable, and there’s rarely a question about Cummings Lumber that Kim can’t answer. She has been an invaluable asset, a reliable presence, and a wonderful colleague to countless employees over the years.

We truly cannot thank her enough for her commitment, her cheerful spirit, and everything she has contributed to our company’s success.

What an incredible display of community and heart!

This past Saturday, a dozen incredible guys—mostly Cummings Lumber employees (plus a great father-son duo)—donated their morning to a wonderful cause. In just three hours, they cut, split, and delivered a staggering seven dump trailer loads of firewood to Vicky Dibble, the widow of former Cummings Lumber Log Truck Driver, Tim.

With friends and family joining in at Vicky’s house, her basement is now full, and four beautiful rows are stacked outside—enough to keep her warm all winter long.

The best part? All the firewood was generously donated by Cummings Lumber Company itself.

This wasn’t just wood; it was a delivery of warmth, love, and respect. It’s a powerful reminder of what a true work family looks like. Big thanks to everyone who showed up and proved that a little bit of time can make a massive difference.

Thank you, Cummings Lumber team and friends! Your effort made a tough season a little bit easier for a valued member of your community.