Released November 19, 2024

Dan Nickander, Executive Vice-President of SEEMAC, Inc., will be retiring at the end of December 2024.  Nickander has served as Executive Vice-President since 2006, when Nickander Associates, where he served as President, merged with SEEMAC.  Nickander has worn many hats at SEEMAC, as he managed key supplier and customer relationships, other field sales managers, and his own set of accounts.  He also served as an officer of the company and on SEEMAC’s Board of Directors.

“Dan’s contributions to SEEMAC have been significant and are much appreciated by all of us in the company,” stated Elliott Savage, Executive Chairman.  “He has been a valued and respected leader in our company for the past 18 years and at Nickander Associates for many years before that.”

“I have been fulfilled and challenged in my work at SEEMAC,” stated Nickander.  “Working with customers and suppliers to help them grow their businesses while at the same time growing ours has been extremely rewarding. With a new President, Frank Goecke, at the helm and such knowledgeable leadership still in place along with a great team across the board, I am confident SEEMAC is well positioned for ongoing growth in the future.”

Since Austin Munn joined SEEMAC earlier this year, Nickander has been training him to take over many of the accounts that he has been servicing to provide a smooth transition as he retires.

“After his retirement, Dan will continue to serve on the SEEMAC Board of Directors,” concluded Savage.  “In this way, we will continue to benefit from Dan’s experience and knowledge and have access to his wisdom for years to come.”

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Released July 1, 2024

On August 1^st of this year, SEEMAC will appoint Frank Goecke
as its new President/CEO, succeeding Elliott Savage,who has served in these roles since 2005. Savage will become Executive Chairman, with the President/CEO reporting to him. Serving suppliers and customers alike, SEEMAC, Inc. has a 70+-year history of providing premier wood products and support services – from raw materials to semi- and fully-finished products.

Frank Goecke comes to SEEMAC with a varied and influential career in the international wood products industry. Most recently, Goecke worked for AFRY, an international consulting firm headquartered in Sweden, where he was Director and Global Head of the Wood Products Practice.  With managerial, sales, and strategic planning expertise, coupled with an extensive industry knowledge and network, and insight into market variables, growth and future development, Goecke is well-positioned to lead SEEMAC.

As he moves into the Executive Chairman role, Elliott Savage will work with the new President to transition responsibilities and help develop strategic initiatives to grow the company going forward.  “Frank Goecke is a respected, well-known industry expert in the wood products industry. He has fostered relationships with many owners and management teams of top producers of wood products and the customers who use these products in Europe, South America, and North America.”

“I am excited working with Elliott and the SEEMAC team during the transition process,” commented Goecke. “My goal is to continue the successful path Elliott and the team started many years ago, while also assessing the best future growth opportunities for SEEMAC.”

Diversification of products and services and extending the company’s reach will be key initiatives for Goecke. “SEEMAC’s position, its existing product portfolio and customer network provide an interesting platform for future growth and expansion in the US and beyond,” continued Goecke.  “Our goal will be to diversify the current product portfolio and expand our customer base.”

“Frank Goecke has many strategic ideas concerning SEEMAC’s future growth,” concluded Savage.  “His knowledge, experience and skill set fit this role at SEEMAC perfectly.  We’re excited and enthusiastic to see how the company will evolve under Frank’s leadership.”

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