Arbor Wood Co. Appoints Tim Schultz as Vice President of Sales to Lead National Growth Strategy
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ST. JOE, IN — October 9, 2026 — Arbor Wood Co., the leading domestic producer of thermally modified wood products, is pleased to announce Tim Schultz as Vice President of Sales. Schultz brings a proven track record of building sales organizations and driving growth in the building materials industry, with experience helping early-stage and growing companies expand their market presence. Schultz will lead Arbor Wood Co.’s national sales strategy as the company expands its domestic manufacturing, sales organization, and presence in North America.
Schultz will be based in Oceanside, California, and will oversee Arbor Wood Co.’s sales strategy and team, strengthen relationships with architects, builders, designers, dealers, distributors, and other industry partners, and help drive continued growth for the company’s expanding portfolio of ThermoWood® products. His location in Southern California will also provide an important presence for Arbor Wood Co. in the Western United States, complementing the company’s growing national network.
“We’re building Arbor Wood Co. for the long term.” says Jon Heyesen, CEO of Arbor Wood Co. “That means investing in the people, production, capability, technology, and customer relationships required to lead this market as it grows. Tim has the experience to turn that investment into lasting momentum...strengthening our sales organization, deepening key partnerships, and expanding availability of our products across North America.”
Schultz joins Arbor Wood Co. as the company enters its next phase of growth, pairing ongoing investment in advanced domestic manufacturing with expansion of its national sales organization. Demand for thermally modified wood continues to expand as architects, builders, and homeowners seek natural wood products that offer enhanced dimensional stability, durability, and performance for demanding applications. With a fourth thermal modification kiln in production, Arbor Wood Co. continues to invest in domestic manufacturing and the technical capability needed to serve a growing market.
“I’m excited to join Arbor Wood Co. and be part of a company that is helping redefine what’s possible with sustainable building materials,” said Schultz. “The opportunity to work with an exceptional team, support our customers and partners, and help grow the Arbor Wood Co. brand nationally is incredibly exciting. There is tremendous opportunity ahead, and I’m looking forward to building on the company’s strong foundation.”
With expanded manufacturing capacity underway and a strengthened national sales organization, Arbor Wood Co. Is making a deliberate investment in the next phase of its growth. The company is positioning itself to lead the North American thermally modified wood market with the scale, technical expertise, and customer reach required to support the category’s continued expansion.
The appointment of a Vice President of Sales reinforces Arbor Wood Co.’s long-term commitment to building the nation’s most capable thermally modified wood platform; combining advanced manufacturing technology, deep product expertise, dependable domestic supply, and a sales organization built to support customers at every stage of specification and delivery.
Connect with Tim Schultz - tschultz@arborwoodco.com
About Arbor Wood Co.
Arbor Wood Co. manufactures premium thermally modified wood products designed to combine the natural beauty of real wood with exceptional durability and dimensional stability. Sourced from responsibly managed forests and modified through a chemical-free thermal process, Arbor Wood products offer architects, builders, and homeowners a sustainable solution for cladding, decking, dimensional lumber, saunas, and other architectural applications.
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