Westmoreland Recognizes Chuck Bankston As New NLBMDA Chair

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By Leigh Claffey
December 19, 2012 

Last Wednesday, December 12, Congressman Westmoreland submitted a proclamation to the US House of Representatives’ Congressional Record to honor Mr. Chuck Bankston of Barnesville, Georgia on being named Chair of the National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association. Below are his remarks:

“Mr. Speaker, I come to you today to honor Mr. Chuck Bankston. Chuck has been elected to Chair the National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association.

Chuck has proven himself to be the man for the job over the years. A native of Barnesville, GA, Chuck attended Georgia Southern and graduated with a degree in Marketing. He then became the fourth generation owner and President of his family business, Bankston Lumber. Under Chuck’s leadership, Bankston Lumber is debt-free and has remained profitable ever year in spite of these tough economic times. Chuck believes in enjoying life and his work, so much so that he has a sign in his warehouse that reads: “If you’re not having fun, you’re fired.”

Prior to his recent nomination, Chuck served as the Chair of the Construction Suppliers Association, as well as the Georgia Senate Lien Law Advisory Committee. Having owned my own construction business, the work Chuck has done to protect and represent the interests of independent building dealers throughout Georgia and Alabama is not only appreciated, but well respected. In 2008, he was honored with the National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association’s Grassroots Dealer of the Year Award for his participation in legislative matters.

Prior to his recent nomination, Chuck served as the Chair of the Construction Suppliers Association, as well as the Georgia Senate Lien Law Advisory Committee. Having owned my own construction business, the work Chuck has done to protect and represent the interests of independent building dealers throughout Georgia and Alabama is not only appreciated, but well respected. In 2008, he was honored with the National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association’s Grassroots Dealer of the Year Award for his participation in legislative matters.”

Leigh Claffey is Congressman Westmoreland's staff assistant.