Leading with Values, Transitioning with Purpose

Join us for a fast-paced forum featuring Dennis Stine, second-generation shareholder & CEO and his niece Wendy Stine, third-generation President of Stine Lumber. Discover how six G2 brothers working a lifetime in the family lumber business pivoted from working IN the business to working ON the business and transitioned to the next generation. This is a story that spans 80 years, now including third and fourth generation family members.

Learn how the Stine Family developed, grew, and transitioned their 5 MOUNTAIN® Governance

A Value-Driven Enterprise Journey

• At the heart of the Stine Family is commitment to faith, family, and service—guiding the company’s mission to help people “build their dreams.”
• Hear how they built a culture of trust highlighted by a smooth leadership transition, a unified shareholder group, shared values, and clear communication.

Navigating Complexity & Change

• Hear about the mindset and frameworks that helped the Stine Family adapt and stay resilient during economic, environmental, and industry challenges.
• Learn how their Family Council keeps an expanding family aligned on expectations around growth, risk, culture, and stewardship.

Preparing the Next Generation of Stewards

• Learn about the selection and leadership transition of the President’s role from second to third generation.
• How they developed leaders from within the family, prepared for transition, and preserved a culture centered on people and community.

About Dennis Stine & Wendy Stine

Dennis Stine, second-generation owner and CEO of Stine Lumber, has led the company through decades of growth and strategic expansion. With experience ranging from Louisiana’s Commissioner of Administration to Vice Chairman of the Christus Health System Board, Dennis leverages his extensive leadership expertise to guide Stine Lumber and chair the board of Keim Lumber in Ohio.

Wendy Stine is a third-generation owner who has worked her way up through Stine Lumber for 30+ years. She also serves on the board of Chamber of Commerce for Southwest LA and Community Foundation of Southwest LA. Her broad experience and community leadership have helped prepare her to become President of Stine in 2024, which she continues to shape their operations and carry on the Stine legacy.

About Stine Lumber

Stine Lumber is a family-owned building materials company founded in 1951 in Sulphur, Louisiana, that now operates more than a dozen locations across Louisiana and Mississippi. Known for its hands-on leadership and strong family values, Stine has grown into one of the region’s largest independent home-center retailers. The company continues to expand while staying committed to serving its communities.