Today, we are honoring a true legend at Cummings Lumber Company. Our Maintenance Man, Garth Nash, is celebrating an incredible 51 years with us!
If these walls—and machines—could talk, they’d tell the story of a man who has quite literally built this company from the ground up. Garth’s journey is the definition of “starting from the bottom and mastering it all”:
The Early Days: He started out piling lumber at the old sorting shed (a spot that’s been gone for years!).
A Man of Many Hats: He spent 10 years in the log yard, delivered sawdust to local farmers, and spent 2 years behind the wheel of our triaxle log trucks.
Built to Last: Garth has worked through three fires, helping us rebuild stronger every single time.
The Master Builder: From pouring concrete foundations to fabricating steelwork for the McDonough and Ceereman headsaws, Garth’s fingerprints are on everything. He’s fabricated conveyors and installed resaws, edgers, and chippers. If it’s in our mill, Garth likely had a hand in building, installing or repairing it.
Garth isn’t just a “fix-it” guy; he’s a proactive leader. Whether he’s diagnosing a noisy electric motor (as seen in the photo!) or jumping into the heat of a repair with his team, his dedication is nothing short of inspirational.
Garth, thank you for your loyalty, your grit, and your 51 years of service. We truly cannot say enough good things about you!
📺 Watch: Check out the video below to see Garth’s expert welding work in action!