East Teak Announces New Senior Vice President – Commercial Sales

Addition of A.J. Bumby Expands Company's Commercial Business

DALLAS — January 7, 2010 — East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc., an industry leader in teak, mahogany, ipe and other fine hardwoods, announces the addition of A. J. Bumby as the Senior Vice President – Commercial Sales.

In this capacity, Mr. Bumby will be responsible for sourcing and selling materials for large, high profile projects such as boardwalks, marinas, municipalities, state and federal agencies and bridges in North America and abroad. He previously has worked on projects such as the boardwalk at Disney World in Orlando, FL; Freedom Park in Naples, FL; Jones Beach Boardwalk on Long Island, NY; world-renowned Columbus Circle benches in Manhattan, NY; and the City of Ventnor's fishing pier just south of Atlantic City, NJ.

Mr. Bumby is a 32-year wood industry veteran who got his start in 1977 as Vice President of Sales for MacGillis and Gibbs Co., Inc., selling treated utility poles to power companies around the world. He became CEO in 1982 and then ran their CCA pressure treating plant in Minnesota until 1997. Mr. Bumby has spent the last 12 years at Milwaukee-based Timber Holdings International. Most recently, he held the title of Executive Vice President and General Manager, selling naturally durable hardwoods in the commercial decking, piling, and timber business.

“We are fortunate to have A.J. on our team to help develop a growing part of our business,” said Wayne Rogers, President and CEO of East Teak. “His expertise helps us strategically expand an untapped segment of our business, making East Teak even more competitive in the market. He's the best in the business at what he does.”

Mr. Bumby will be based out of a mid-West regional sales office in Wisconsin, covering the entire North American market and beyond. “East Teak is an exciting opportunity to utilize my experience and grow a whole new area for the company,” said Bumby.

Mr. Bumby graduated from Ripon College in Ripon, Wisconsin with a bachelor's degree in economics. He has been a University of Minnesota Forest Products guest lecturer and participated in the University of Wisconsin Forest Products Lab.

More information about East Teak Fine Hardwoods can be found at www.eastteak.com, or by contacting A.J. Bumby at (414) 322-8395 or aj@eastteak.com.

About East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc.

Founded in 1972, East Teak Fine Hardwoods, Inc. is the leading importer of high grade teak and other fine hardwood species used as decking, flooring, siding, mouldings and custom millwork in the construction of hotels, resorts, office buildings, luxury homes and yachts. From its facilities in South Carolina and Washington, East Teak serves the architectural, up-scale residential, commercial construction, hospitality and boating industries throughout mainland North America, the Caribbean and Hawaii. More information can be found at www.EastTeak.com, www.CertifiedHardwoods.com or http://blog.eastteak.com.