LEE-ROWAN PRESIDENT GEORGE HAMILTON HELPS SERVE FOOD AT THE ASSOCIATE APPRECIATION BARBECUE

Lee-Rowan is the only company in America that supplies the building industry with both wood and wire shelving and organizers, according to new company president, George Hamilton.

Hamilton, who had previously been with the Newell Anchor Hocking Specialty Glass division in Pittsburgh, has been with the Lee-Rowan group two months. He added that Lee-Rowan is one of the largest suppliers of home improvement products nationwide.

"We have a very stable and secure work force," Hamilton said. There are about 850 employees at the Jackson plant. Hamilton foresees only positive changes that will help the company continue to grow.

Hamilton left his division headquarters office in St. Louis to participate in the employee barbecue in Jackson.

"The barbecue is new to me," he said, "but similar events take place at other job sites." He added there were also picnics for employees and their families and Christmas parties.