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Who Works Here

Max Taubert

Duluth Timber Company was founded by Max Taubert, the son of an industrial photographer and landscape architect. In and around Cleveland, Max developed his appreciative eye for old buildings, boats and machinery. As a young, resourceful man, he began his foray into reclamation by salvaging all types of materials: bricks, fixtures, even--almost--a steeple (easier said than done). In the early 80's he decided to focus on the old growth timbers wasted in careless demolition. His company has been a major wholesaler and retailer of reclaimed wood ever since.

Duluth Timber employs 15 people, most of whom have worked for the company ten years or more. We are proud to pay our employees a good living wage and benefits—all afforded by selling used wood! In spite of winter drizzle on Puget Sound (poor Joe and Brandin), or something more bitter on the Great Lake, everybody keeps showing up.

Pictured below: Dave, Rick, Paul, Jerry and one big stick of wood!

Max Taubert, owner & chief deal maker / platinum flyer

Pete Krieger, general manager and particular worrier

Joe Garnero, old-growth west coast nature lover (think redwood)

Brandin Sears, Edison manager and company philosopher

Mary Treuer, DTC financial whiz since 1992

Jessica Schadt, traffic controller and data guru