About Us
A Marketplace Built for Surplus, Reclaimed, and Specialty Wood
Connecting sellers with excess inventory to buyers who value quality, character, and sustainability.
Regional seller network across the U.S.
Focus on surplus, reclaimed, and specialty stock
Built for local pickup, reduced waste, and fair pricing
WHERE SURPLUS WOOD FINDS ITS WORTH
Giving Wood a Second Life
WoodGrab gives surplus wood products, both new and reclaimed, a second life. By providing a marketplace for sellers to connect with buyers who value the unique character and history of these materials, they can be appreciated and utilized for years to come.
Transitioning Dead Inventory into Working Capital
By providing a platform where sellers can seamlessly list their surplus lumber inventory, we empower them to transition these materials into a valuable working capital resource.
Clearing Up Floor Space in Your Warehouse
Running out of space in your warehouse? We assist sellers in managing their surplus wood inventory, maximizing their operational efficiency.
Leaving a Green Footprint
We’re committed to nurturing a more environmentally responsible wood industry. Through our platform, we promote the repurposing and reusing of surplus lumber materials, significantly reducing the demand for freshly cut timber.
MEET THE WOODGRAB TEAM
Shawn G. Root
Managing Partner
Shawn has 36 years of formal wood products industry experience. These years include Contracting, distribution sales, marketing and manufacturing. Currently active with GL Veneer for over 25 years, Shawn brings his architectural & design passions to market through Architectural Hardwood veneers, decorative panels and live edge slabs. Expressing knowledge and education are a top priority for Shawn in a changing environment within the Wood Products environment. “It is my belief we must create access to the use of wood fiber which remains as surplus on so many levels with our peer manufacturers and supply chain. We want to create opportunities by means of managing space efficiency and financial efficacy in sharing the vast supply of Wood fiber products held by so many.”
Doug Konop
Managing Partner
Doug’s role as a CPA has positioned him as a driving force in providing robust financial support to wholesale distribution and manufacturing firms. Since 1990, in his capacity as CFO at Specialty Forest Products, he has propelled the company from an $18 million single-market entity to a thriving $38 million enterprise across multiple states. With a specialization in hardwood lumber and plywood wholesaling, Doug’s ability to transform strategic concepts into tangible implementations with innovative solutions distinguishes him. He is known for his customer-oriented and sales-driven approach, excelling in maintaining a strong balance sheet and delivering impressive internal control results. His unique blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution has been instrumental in driving business growth and ensuring success.