Kodiak Building Partners Expands with Ponderosa Building Supply

Kodiak Building Partners, a leading building materials distribution company, announced the establishment of Ponderosa Building Supply in Hauser, ID, a greenfield expansion company in northern Idaho, along with key hires to oversee growth and performance in the Northwest. This new lumber and building materials supplier directly supports Kodiak’s strategic commitment to the lumber industry and high-demand regions across the United States. 

The Northwest is known for its strong timber industry and for the current robust construction sector, which presents a prime opportunity to expand and tap into the region’s natural resources while contributing to local economies. Building on Kodiak’s existing presence in Idaho, Ponderosa Building Supply will serve residential and commercial builders, contractors and homeowners, providing support to the region’s construction industry by increasing supply availability and adding jobs to the market. 

“The construction industry is growing in the Northwest, including northern Idaho and Wyoming,” said Steve Swinney, CEO of Kodiak Building Partners. “The state of the market, coupled with the region’s position as one of the top producers of timber in the U.S., makes this an opportune time to invest in a new venture like Ponderosa Building Supply. We think big, think positive, and never show any sign of weakness. We move forward with confidence as we expand our presence in this thriving market.” 

To support this endeavor, Kodiak is adding strategic roles with the addition of Kevin Prosser as area vice president, LBM Idaho and Wyoming, and Tim Borg who’s been appointed as general manager of Ponderosa Building Supply. Both bring extensive experience in the building materials industry and will play a critical role in the company’s growth initiatives throughout the Northwest. 

Prosser will lead operations and provide strategy direction in Idaho and Wyoming. He joins Kodiak following his tenure with US LBM, where he managed multiple branch locations in Wisconsin and brings extensive experience is sales, operations, millwork and logistics management within the lumber industry. 

Borg will oversee the launch of Ponderosa Building Supply and provide leadership to offer customers more options for quality, affordable building materials and supplies. He brings more than 40 years of experience in the building materials industry to his position having most recently worked as general manager for Builders FirstSource. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Kevin and Tim to our team. Their exceptional talent and depth of experience will be instrumental in executing Kodiak’s growth vision for the Northwest,” said Kelly Fox, senior vice president of LBM Northwest. “We have a tremendous opportunity to serve builders, contractors, and homeowners throughout the region, and with strong leadership, we look forward to expanding Kodiak’s network of top-tier, local, community-focused operating companies to more stakeholders in this market.” 

Ponderosa Building Supply will provide a comprehensive range of high-quality building products alongside exceptional customer service tailored to northern Idaho’s builders and contractors. Its presence will create new job opportunities and foster valuable connections within the local community, further reinforcing Kodiak’s reputation as a trusted partner in the building materials industry.