Founded 10 years ago by then 23 year old David Hogan, Hogan Hardwoods & Moulding of Ruston, La has grown into the south’s

leading distributor of hardwoods and architectural building materials. Currently Hogan has 8 distribution yards that deliver to 13 states, 2 retail building material yards, a kiln drying facility, and a state of the art

manufacturing facility that ships hardwood mouldings nationwide. Hogan’s wholesale  distribution customer base consists of custom cabinet shops, commercial millwork companies, and retail lumber yards.

     David got his introduction into the wood business working in sales for a Canadian melamine manufacturer that had a plant in Ruston.  David was selling melamine to wholesale distributors, and liked what he saw in the possibilities of distribution.  He decided that North Louisiana was in need of a local hardwood distributor, and Hogan Hardwoods & Moulding was founded in August of 1993 with friend and melamine sales coworker Clay Hipp.  Soon the vision was much larger than North Louisiana.

     The initial location was a 2500sqft facility that had offices in front, a small warehouse in back, with the extra space being rented out as storage units to help generate extra revenue for the small business.  With minimal cash flow, and limited experience there were many obstacles for Hogan Hardwoods & Moulding.  But Hogan’s passion and vision would not be denied.

     Today, Hogan’s vision and passion are as clear and strong as in 1993 . As you will often hear David say, “The key to our company’s success is the people, people, people.”  Hogan’s company culture is one of hard work, honesty, and responsibility.  Hogan Hardwoods & Moulding has chased the customer’s needs not the sale.  This philosophy has resulted in a rapidly expanding product mix, service area, and operating procedures to better serve the customers.  Hogan’s passion to be the best hardwood distributor in the country is carried out by the entire 300+ employee base.  Concluding a remarkable decade, Hogan Hardwoods & Moulding still simply offers Hard Work, Service, and Quality. 

     This news release was summarized from a Mary Margaret Van Diest article in the October 19, 2003 edition of The Ruston Daily Leader.