Herb oversees sales in Millwood’s Lumber Sourcing office in Columbus, Ohio where he focuses on developing the next generation of the team and driving new business opportunities. With decades of experience in the lumber industry, Herb brings not only deep market knowledge but also a genuine care for people, relationships and faith that reflects the heart of Millwood’s culture.

Herb’s professional journey began in the paint industry, working for his family’s business. When that business was sold, he transitioned into lumber sales, where he built his career for the next 20 years. Herb later followed another coworker to Millwood — a move that felt like both a continuation and a new beginning.

Throughout his career at Millwood, Herb has earned recognition for his performance and leadership, including the Bronze and Silver President’s Awards for sales excellence. While those achievements are meaningful, Herb measures his success in other ways. “It’s wonderful to work for an organization that recognizes and appreciates your efforts,” he says, “but the most important and meaningful part of my job has been the friends I’ve made — with vendors, customers and the people at Millwood.”

Faith has always been a defining part of Herb’s life and work. One of the moments that left a lasting impression on him came early in his time at Millwood, when he first met co-founder Chip. “We prayed together at an event at Youngstown State University,” Herb recalls. “I’ll always remember that moment. It was a breath of fresh air. I always knew there was strength in my faith, but now I was part of an organization that clearly felt the same way.”

Herb’s approach to business and leadership is rooted in the moral foundation instilled by his family. “People of character do the right thing even if no one is looking and even if it costs more than they want to pay,” he says. That belief has guided his decisions, relationships and work ethic throughout his life.

His father’s example also played a powerful role in shaping his perspective. The experience of his father overcoming polio was an enormous challenge for his family. “Even churches turned us away as they were afraid of the disease,” Herb remembers. “But my father’s faith never faltered, and eventually we were welcomed by the Christian Science Church.” That determination, courage and steadfast faith left an enduring mark on Herb and continue to influence how he faces challenges today.

For Herb, Millwood has been far more than a workplace. It has been a community — a place where his personal and professional values align. Over the years, he has traveled across Ohio and Indiana, meeting entrepreneurs, suppliers and customers from all walks of life. Each connection has added meaning to his work and reinforced his belief that success is measured not only in sales but in relationships built on honesty, integrity and respect.

“Millwood has been more than just an income for me,” Herb says. “I’ve had the privilege of meeting interesting people, helping entrepreneurs succeed and making many friends along the way.”

Through faith, perseverance and a lifelong commitment to doing what’s right, Herb Hoffman continues to serve as a steady and trusted presence within Millwood’s Lumber Sourcing team — someone who lives the values he learned long before joining the company and who models them every day in his work and relationships.