Thai Xiong is part of a new group of Employee Owners in Minnesota, joining the company in April of 2024.
As Lumbermen’s expanded Building Materials operations into Minnesota, we needed top-notch drivers to deliver materials to our new customers, and were fortunate to have Thai become one of our first hires for the new location! “I enjoy driving and it brings me joy to work with a great team,” said Thai. “My job is to ensure the truck is in safe operation, I conduct inspections before my route and at the end of each day.”
In addition to delivering products to our customers, Thai enjoys playing golf, exercise, and spending time with his family and friends. He is also very proud of his heritage. “I am Hmong American, I came to the USA as a refugee from Thailand. Because of the opportunities available to me, I became the first in my family to graduate with a four year degree. My father’s decision to come to America was one of the best decisions he made for me and my family. I am blessed and am proud to be an American citizen.”
“It is a blessing to start my driving career with Lumbermen’s and help launch the Minnesota division. I’m excited to be a part of something new.”
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