Vermont Association Names Jeremy Baker Lumber Person of the Year
The Vermont Retail Lumber Dealers Association honored Jeremy Baker for his industry leadership on September 24, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Awards
The Vermont Retail Lumber Dealers Association awarded Jeremy Baker the title of 2026 Lumber Person of the Year during its annual meeting. This recognition highlights his commitment to the lumber and building materials industry.
Why it matters
The award serves as a professional milestone recognizing individuals who show exceptional leadership and dedication to the regional building materials sector. Such honors reinforce standards of service within the state's essential trade associations.
Jeremy Baker serves as the Safety and Fleet Manager for rk MILES, a company with 10 locations founded in 1940. The business currently operates throughout Vermont, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.
The players
Jeremy Baker
He is the Safety and Fleet Manager at rk MILES who previously served as President and Legislative Chair for the Vermont Retail Lumber Dealers Association.
Vermont Retail Lumber Dealers Association
This trade organization represents the lumber and building materials industry in Vermont and hosts the annual meeting where members are recognized for service.
The details
Baker was selected for the honor based on his leadership and service to the lumber and building materials community. He has previously held leadership roles including President and Legislative Chair for the association and currently chairs the National Retail Lumber Association Safety Roundtable.
Timeline
September 24, 2026: Jeremy Baker received the award at the association's annual meeting.
Culture Shift
This recognition follows a pattern of professional achievement established by Baker's ongoing leadership role chairing the National Retail Lumber Association Safety Roundtable. It highlights how industry professionals are increasingly valued for their specific expertise in safety management.
The selection of a manager from a prominent regional lumber firm underscores the importance of safety and fleet operations in the local supply chain. Residents and contractors in Vermont may see continued professional standards maintained at rk MILES locations following this leadership recognition.
The takeaway
Recognizing long-term contributors in the building materials trade highlights the importance of institutional knowledge in local logistics. Industry professionals can look to Bakhers track record as a model for blending legislative advocacy with operational safety management.
Further reading
For more information on regional industry honors, visit the Vermont Awards section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Vermont Business Magazine.
