Sam, Gregg, and Clara Collins attended the Maine/New Hampshire Annual Celebration for the Retail Lumber Dealers Association of Maine (RLDAM) and the New Hampshire Retail Lumber Dealers Association (NHRLA), held in Portsmouth, New Hampshire this September.
As President of the RLDAM, Clara shared updates on the association’s achievements over the past year and had the honor of introducing this year’s Maine award presenters.
Sam Collins presented the RLDAM Lifetime Achievement Award to Steven Parent of DuPont Building Products, while Gene Flanagan of Viking Lumber was named Lumber Person of the Year. Across the border, NHRLA President Eric Murphy introduced Corey Little of Belletetes, who presented Sara Belletetes with the NHRLA Lumber Person of the Year Award.
A fun historical note connects this year’s honorees to the Collins family legacy: Sara’s father, Jack Belletete, and Sam once served as Presidents of the New Hampshire and Maine boards at the same time — and years later, their daughters, Sara and Clara, followed in their footsteps, each leading their respective associations.
The Retail Lumber Dealers Association of Maine (RLDAM) and the New Hampshire Retail Lumber Dealers Association (NHRLA) are nonprofit trade organizations that represent independent lumber and building material dealers and their suppliers throughout Maine and New Hampshire. Both associations are dedicated to promoting professionalism, education, and advocacy within the industry—supporting members through networking events, legislative initiatives, and leadership development.
The annual celebration recognizes excellence, leadership, and connection across the lumber and building materials industry. S.W. Collins Co. is proud to be part of this long-standing tradition and to support the continued growth and collaboration of the regional LBM community.
For more information, visit:
RLDAM: https://www.rldam.org
NHRLA: https://www.nhrla.org