Southern Loggin’ Times magazine Associate Editor Jessica Johnson has the opportunity to visit Wood Products, Inc. in Lake City, Florida. Ryan McKenzie, 25, is a third generation Florida logger, following in the footsteps of his Grandfather and Father, Randy, 44, as the manager of Wood Products, Inc. a 28 year old logging contractor operation that specializes in cut and haul logging for large corporations. Ryan has taken the reigns of the family business so dad can focus on the family’s logging equipment and parts dealership. Ryan’s never one to sit idle, always on the move and always looking to improve himself and his company. Always striving to be better is what has pushed this young man, who grew up on a logging track, to not only take over the family business, but also push it to be the best it can be.

Featured Story: “Three Generations Strong”

Written By: Jessica Johnson
Company: Wood Products, Inc.
Location: Lake City, Florida
SLT Issue: January 2014

Check out other featured articles in the January 2014 issue of Southern Loggin’ Times magazine.
Southern Loggin’ Times January issue mentions Mike Pennington, who didn’t start logging until after he retired from forestry. Young gun Ryan McKenzie has something to prove as he takes over the family business. Father-son duo Buddy and Chad Shelton do whatever it takes together for their business. The historic logging/lumbering series features Allison Lumber Co. of Bellamy, Alabama.