November 2002
Carter Lumber Announces Educational Award
Carter Lumber announces the creation of the W.E. Carter Scholarship, named in honor of Carter Lumber’s founder, W.E. Carter. In keeping with the Carter Lumber philosophy and in celebration of their 70th Anniversary, Carter Lumber recognizes their long-standing relationship with the Ohio agricultural community by providing two scholarships of $2,000 each. Recipients will be selected from Ohio Future Farmers of America (FFA) members who choose to attend a college or university located in the state of Ohio.
"Giving back to the community was always important to W.E. Carter," states Neil Sackett, president of Carter Lumber and grandson to W.E. Carter. "With this in mind, Carter Lumber is proud to support the Ohio FFA and agricultural community."
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Carter Lumber is one of the nation’s top building materials retailers with over 240 stores in ten states and employs more than 3,500 people. Carter Lumber stores offer customers top quality grade-stamped lumber and carry brand names in roofing, siding, windows & doors, insulation, plumbing, heating, and electric products from leading manufacturers. Additionally, each location provides design capabilities in new home, pole barn, backyard barn, garage, deck and kitchen projects. Established in 1932, Carter Lumber maintains its headquarters in Kent, Ohio.