Guerry Lumber Celebrates 100 Years and Five Generations
Guerry Lumber President William G. Wheat Just beneath the bark, a tree adds a layer of wood each year, creating concentric bands with light interiors that deepen into a crisp, dark outline. Cut it crosswise, count the growth rings, and you can tell its age. Guerry Lumber, figuratively speaking, is about to have 100 rings. Founded in 1927 by T.H. Guerry Sr., the family business will enter its centennial year with a new leader at the helm. Company president William G. Wheat, the original Guerry’s great-grandson, stepped into the role in January 2026, making him the fifth generation of the family to lead Guerry Lumber and its wide array of services and products. The company tagline, “Everything to build anything,” rings true. A recent online review relates one customer’s quest to find a rare piece of hardwood to match the interior trim on a vintage car. “We left with exactly what we…
