Our Team

Chris Donoghue

Sales/Trader

Although new to Doubletree, Chris brings a decade of experience from the retail lumber and building supply industry. Chris is a quick learner and eager to establish himself in the softwood lumber industry; promising to listen and learn from customers and mills alike. Chris enjoys spending his free time playing drop-in hockey and poker with his friends and colleagues. On most Sundays, you can find Chris watching NFL football, as his love of sports dates back to a childhood of playing lacrosse, hockey and football. Chris attributes his winning attitude and professionalism from hard fought lessons that only an arena or a field can provide. GO BELLIES!

Jeff Girard

Partner/Sales/Trader

A Partner in Doubletree, Jeff is a second generation lumberman with 40 plus years of industry experience.. His early career in the building supply industry dealing one on one with builders and developers helped him form a keen understanding of the importance of supplying quality materials from dependable sources. His industry knowledge and experience allow Jeff to professionally market a wide array of Specialty Forest Products. As well as Trading lumber with his old and new friends, Jeff manages the Roof Decking program. In his spare time he enjoys teeing it up on the local links, hot yoga and occasionally getting to the gym. Jeff and his wife Sandra have been married over 35 years and have two daughters.

Mark Kenny

Partner/Sales/Trader

Mark cut his teeth on a 2x4 and now brings over 40 years of experience to the table. Mark has been with Doubletree since 1997 and is now one of the five Partners. During his time at Doubletree, Mark manages our Wynndel board program. Mark enjoys golf and fishing and played lacrosse for 19 years – mostly with the New Westminster fish guys.

Shawn Kenny

Partner/Sales

Starting his career at Doubletree in the early 2000s, first as an assistant to Mark, Shawn has been in the lumber industry for close to 30 years. As of May 2017, he is now a Partner, along with four other long-term traders at Doubletree. In his spare time, he is usually busy coaching his son’s baseball team and daughter’s soccer team. He also enjoys camping, fishing, and following the Seahawks and Blue Jays. Go Hawks!

John Starrett

Partner/Sales/Trader

After a four-year absence, John returned in 2015 bringing his years of service with Doubletree to seven. In May 2015, he and four other long-term traders formed a partnership and are now the proud owners of Doubletree Forest Products Ltd. With thirty plus years of experience in the lumber industry, John has a wealth of knowledge in marketing softwoods in all grades and sizes, with an emphasis on Western Red Cedar products.

Shane Elder

Partner/Sales/Trader

Shane has always enjoyed being a part of the wholesale building materials industry. He began his career in 1996 and has always had a willingness to learn something new every day. He is not afraid to get his hands dirty, go the extra mile and chase down that elusive specialty item. He engages in all aspects of the wood business, with a primary focus on quality products. In his leisure, he enjoys camping, fishing, golfing, travelling, and watching a good football or hockey game on TV. In May 2017, Shane along with four other long-term Doubletree traders, successfully completed the purchase of Doubletree Forest Products.

Gord Campbell

Sales/Trader

Gord joined Doubletree in the fall of 2015, with 35 plus years of experience in the lumber industry. Gord is married with three children and five grandchildren. He is an avid slo-pitch player and enjoys golf in his spare time. Gord would be happy to hear from you with any inquiry.

Todd Meyer

Yard Manager

Todd joined Doubletree at the beginning of March 2018. Todd brings 9 years of forklift and machinery experience, along with a drive to constantly learn more, so you won’t find him sitting still for too long. When he’s not out running the distribution yard, you will find him spending time with his wife, newborn baby girl and their two dogs out in the backwoods of beautiful, BC. Craft beer, working on his cars, and saltwater aquariums are just a few of his hobbies.

Sharon Keller

Operations Manager

When Sharon started with Doubletree in 2015, her primary focus was looking after all accounting functions. Through her hard work and dedication to the business, she was promoted to Operations Manager in 2018. Sharon is a strong member of our team and can be relied on at all times. In her spare time, she enjoys nature, walking and spending time with family and friends.

Yancey Ambrose

Sales/Trader

Yancey joined the Doubletree team in September 2020. He is quickly learning the ins and outs of the industry. He’s eager and self-driven, building quality relationships, pushing to make a positive impact in the lumber industry. When he’s not busy chasing down that new inquiry, he’s keeping active at the gym, exploring the outdoors, golfing, spending time with friends and family, or kicking back for Sunday football.