Meet Shane Kelly
The beginning of summer brought big changes to our Medford Hardwood Veneer room. In June, our one and only Eric Cullen decided to retire after 36 years with Timber Products. Eric’s wealth of knowledge will be hard to match, but we are very excited to announce Shane Kelly has been promoted to Superintendent in the Hardwood Veneer Department at Medford Plywood!
Shane joined Timber Products as a temporary employee at Medford Particleboard in 2013, working various jobs in the mill until he got hired as a permanent employee in the shipping department. After 6 years at Medford Particleboard, Shane decided to apply for Timber Products’ Leadership University program. Upon completion of the program in 2020, Shane was promoted to Supervisor II – Veneer, in the Hardwood Veneer room at Medford Plywood. For those next couple of years Shane worked closely with Eric Cullen, learning all the ins and outs of hardwood veneer, and taking on greater responsibilities in preparation of Eric’s retirement.
While Shane was a supervisor, he also enrolled at Oregon State University to study business, utilizing Timber Products’ tuition reimbursement program. This means that when he wasn’t at the mill soaking up new information and taking on a higher workload, he was attending classes and studying for midterms and finals. Shane graduated in Summer of 2023 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. From Eric Cullen’s guidance, to OSU’s curriculum, and with TP’s leadership program, Shane has garnered valuable experience and education that is reflected with his great quality of work and leadership at the mill.
In Shane’s spare time, he enjoys camping and traveling in his 5th wheel trailer with his wife and two dogs. He also enjoys fishing, hunting, recreational shooting, and gaming, as well as being a sports fan watching hockey, baseball, and football games. So if you haven’t had the chance to meet Shane Kelly yet, be sure to stop by the Hardwood Veneer room on your next visit to Medford!