UCS Forest Group names Bryan Hoyt Chief Operating Officer

UCS Forest Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Bryan Hoyt as Chief Operating Officer (COO). An experienced and strategic business leader with an extensive record of success, Bryan was most recently Chief Strategy Officer for the Group.

Bryan joined UCS in 2007 as Manager of the Pacific Northwest for Sierra Forest Products. Over the next several years he led Sierra’s development in the Pacific Northwest, which now includes facilities in Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, and Coeur d’Alene, ID.  

Bryan subsequently has held several senior leadership roles in the company including overseeing sales, sales operations, marketing, and digital. Further, he has been instrumental in the completion of several significant acquisitions while managing key market expansion and leading strategic development for the Group.

“Bryan is the ideal leader to take on the role of COO for us. He holds a deep and proven understanding of our business in all key areas, having both performed and managed them during his tenure. Bryan will provide best practice operational leadership to our team, while helping us continue in our strategic development.” said Warren Spitz, President & CEO of UCS Forest Group. “Congratulations Bryan as you move into this exciting phase in your career, which coincides with your 15th Anniversary with our Group! Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for UCS!’

About UCS Forest Group:

The UCS Forest Group is a leading North America distributor and importer of high-quality hardwood lumber, specialty softwoods and decorative surfaces. Our group of companies has been serving the architectural millwork industry for over 35 years through our U.S. and Canadian distribution facilities. UCS Forest Group seeks to help our customers build their businesses by providing innovative solutions and unparalleled service. UCS Forest Group serves customers as Sierra Forest Products in the U.S., Upper Canada Forest Products and A&M Wood Specialty in Canada.