After Four Decades, Longtime Georgia-Pacific Employee Retires

After 45 years of service in the wood products business, Georgia-Pacific’s David Ray is trading in his employee badge for a ticket to retirement.  It was in 1979, not too long after Ray graduated high school, when he set out on a journey that would ultimately lead him to become one of Georgia-Pacific’s Lumber Traders.

Recently, Georgia-Pacific celebrated Ray’s accomplishments and service with a reception where co-workers, family and friends gathered to reminisce and honor Ray for more than four-plus decades to the industry.

“David’s extensive knowledge of the lumber industry and his ability to connect with our customers, will be hard to replace.” said Julie Baker, Georgia-Pacific Sr. Sales Manager.  “He has truly made a positive impact on our business, and we are appreciative for his unwavering commitment and dedication to our company.”

Ray began his career at Temple’s Big Tin Barn in Diboll where he worked in the storeroom.  However, his work ethic, talent, and customer service skills were quickly recognized and ultimately landed him in lumber sales—and the rest is history.

As Ray closes this chapter of his life, he and his wife LaDonna plan to travel and spend time with their grandkids.  Ray says he will continue to be active in Corrigan where he is a member of the Lions Club, the Corrigan-Camden ISD School Board, and First Baptist Church in Corrigan.

Pictured (l to r) Julie Baker, Georgia-Pacific Senior Sales Manager-Lumber; and (far right) Tim Fierbaugh, Georgia-Pacific Vice President of Lumber Sales, congratulate David Ray, Georgia-Pacific Lumber Trader, for 45 years of service in the wood products industry.