Steve Singleton

About Steve Singleton

As president of the Southern Pine Inspection Bureau, I’m committed to providing the leadership and support to help our customers establish the highest standards and ensure a sustainable, successful future for the industry. I have over 30 years experience in plant management, operations, marketing, sales, and customer service. This experience has given me insights into every aspect of the wood building products industry, whether it happens on the mill floor or in a conference room. I see SPIB’s role as a resource for all our customers. We’re here to listen to their concerns and to help them meet their goals. We know how important it is for our field representatives to build strong working relationships with our customers. We also feel it’s important for the customer to know that SPIB can provide additional resources and support as needed. Throughout my career I’ve focused on training, teambuilding, and restructuring to provide opportunities for growth, not only for the organization, but also for teams and individuals. I’ve learned that a leader is truly successful only when he creates an atmosphere where everyone feels they can succeed. The Southern Pine Association was formed in 1915 to provide a common set of grading standards for the industry and was incorporated as the Southern Pine Inspection Bureau in 1969. All grading rules for Southern Pine are maintained by SPIB and are the standards for the entire Southern Pine industry.

Experience

1. President

   Southern Pine Inspection Bureau

   Sep 2013 — Present · Pensacola, FL, US

   President of the lumber rules writing and grading service for southern pine wood products. I direct 40 associates, including managers, field specialists, technicians, and office support staff. I also oversee several quality control testing labs and training/certification programs.

Education

• University of South Carolina-Columbia

  Bachelor's degree