Meet the Southern Pine Lumber Team
“Knowledgeable people providing you with the highest quality in product and service”
Southern Pine Lumber Company | Stuart Florida
Location: Stuart, Florida Manager: Chris Poston

Location: Stuart, Florida
Manager: Chris Poston
Originally from Charleston, South Carolina. Graduate of The Citadel. I’ve been in the lumber industry for twelve years, having previously taught high school social studies for fourteen years. I’m a proud father of four beautiful daughters, and an adorable granddaughter. I love spending time with my wonderful girlfriend, Samantha, and spending time outdoors.

Address: 250 N.E. Dixie Highway, Stuart, FL 34994
Phone: (772) 692-2300 Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 am to 4:30 pm

Southern Pine Lumber Company | Boynton Beach, Florida
Location: Boynton Beach, Florida Manager: Manny Gomez

Location: Boynton Beach, Florida
Manager: Manny Gomez
I have been happily married for 19 years with one beautiful daughter. Originally from La Habana, Cuba. I have been in the Marine Industry for 18 years, the last 8 years here with Southern Pine Lumber. I love spending time with my family and going fishing.

Address: 1100 West Industrial Ave., Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Phone: (561) 736-9500 Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 am to 4:30 pm

Southern Pine Lumber Company | Rockledge Florida
Location: Rockledge, Florida Manager: Ryan Arling

Location: Rockledge, Florida
Manager: Ryan Arling
Born and raised in Brevard county. I’ve been married to my wife Crystal for 10 years and we have two children. Started in the lumber business in 2004 and have been with Southern Pine Lumber since 2016. I enjoy boating, the beach and spending time with family.

 

Address: 2135 South US 1, Rockledge, FL 32955
Phone: (321) 632-5566 Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 am to 4:30 pm

Southern Pine Lumber Company | Ponte Vedra
Location: Ponte Vedra, Florida Manager: Louis Long

Location: Ponte Vedra, Florida
Manager: Louis Long
Originally from Pennsylvania where I spent 13 years working for my family’s lumber mill. I am happily married with two children. I love spending time with my family, racing and the Philadelphia Eagles.

 

Address: 10710 North US 1, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
Phone: (904) 461-1100 Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 am to 4:30 pm

Southern Pine Lumber | Orlando Florida
Location: Orlando, Florida Manager: Jay Weidner

Location: Orlando, Florida
Manager: Jay Weidner
I’m married with 3 daughters. Originally from Pennsylvania, I have been in the lumber and building industry for over 30 years. I’m a huge sports fanatic. I played basketball in college and coached at the high school level.

Address: 6125 Hansel Avenue, Orlando, FL 32809
Phone: (407) 251-1900 Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 am to 4:30 pm

Southern Pine Lumber Company | Pinellas Park, Florida
Location: Pinellas Park, Florida Manager: Alex Beasley

Location: Pinellas Park, Florida
Manager: Alex Beasley
I am originally from Pennsylvania, where I met my fiancé of 5 years. I’ve been in the building/lumber industry for the past 7 years. I love sports and spend most of my spare time hiking, going to the beach or just enjoying time with my family.

Address: 10875 52nd Street North, Pinellas Park, FL 33760
Phone: (727) 561-9300 Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 am to 4:30 pm

Southern Pine Lumber Company | Sarasota Florida
Location: Sarasota, Florida Manager: Christopher O’Donovan

Location: Sarasota, Florida
Manager: Christopher O’Donovan
Originally from Rockland County, NY, and a Concordia College Graduate. I have been in the lumber and building industry for 20+ years joining Southern Pine Lumber Company in 2019. My spare time is spent with my family at the beach or fishing.

 

Address: 1375 N. East Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34237
Phone: (941) 203-6760 Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 am to 4:30 pm

Southern Pine Lumber Company | Fort Myers, Florida
Location: Fort Myers, Florida Manager: Michael Montonaro

Location: Fort Myers, Florida
Manager: Mike Montonaro
Originally from Pennsylvania, I relocated to Florida with my family in 2001. I have been married for over 20 years with 3 children and 1 grandchild. I was a CDL driver for over 12 years then becoming a Port Authority Policeman before coming to Florida and joining Southern Pine Lumber. My hobbies include riding motorcycles and fishing.

Address: 16557 Mass Court, Fort Myers, FL 33912
Phone: (941) 444-5774 Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 am to 4:30 pm

Southern Pine Lumber Company | Big Pine Key, Florida
Santi Varas - Manager Big Pine Key - Southern Pine Lumber

Location: Big Pine Key, Florida
Manager: Santi Varas
I am a 48-year-old professional originally from Ecuador, and I have been residing in the Florida Keys for the past 24 years. I am married and proud to be a father of four children. With over a decade of experience in the construction industry, I previously served as a licensed home inspector for the state of Florida for four years. Two years ago, I joined this esteemed organization, where I am dedicated to assisting clients throughout Monroe County.

Address: 100 Industrial Road, Big Pine Key, FL 33043
Phone: (786) 901-5400 Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 am to 4:30 pm

Rick Kozell & Vince Cangiano | Southern Pine Lumber

Co-Owner and President

Richard S. Kozell, Jr., pictured to the left, is a high school graduate from Elmwood Park, NJ. He has four grown sons and 5 grandchildren. In 1987 he came to Florida to build what would be his first lumber company, Dock & Deck Lumber Company in Boynton Beach. Since that time the company has changed its name and grown to 9 locations around the State of Florida.

Co-owner and Vice President Vince Cangiano,

pictured to the right, is originally from Warwick, NY, married for 39 years with 2 sons and 4 grandchildren. He joined the company in 1997 to help build Southern Pine Lumber Company into one of the largest and most well-known marine construction supply distribution companies in Florida.

Jose Alvez | Southern Pine Lumber

Operations Manager

Jose Alvez has been with Southern Pine Lumber Company for over 20 years. Originally, he came to the United States as a child from Uruguay in 1992 where his family made their home in Palm Beach County. Jose is a proud husband, father and grandfather. Beginning his career with the company as a truck driver, moving on to yard foreman and then branch manager in 2002. He was promoted to Operations Managers in 2010.

Brian Kozell | Southern Pine Lumber

General Manager

Brian Kozell joined the Southern Pine Lumber team in 2011. As a graduate of Florida Atlantic University, he has a bachelor’s degree in Economics. Brian is married and has two sons and one daughter. Originally working his way through the ranks first as a yardman and driver, then on to the assistant manager position, and then branch manager in 2013. In mid-2017 he was promoted to the General Manager for all SPL locations.

Katie Provenza | Southern Pine Lumber

Team Support Specialist

Katie Provenza “Born and raised in Florida, I have grown up in this business due to my father working in the same industry. I have 2 big crazy dogs and enjoy all things outside. I look forward to many more years of learning this business and the people that come with it.”

Kevan Allaire | Southern Pine Lumber

Purchasing Manager

Kevan Allaire, after 17 years in the Marine Construction Industry, he proudly joined the SPL team in 2003 as branch manager. Early in 2019, he was promoted to Purchasing Manager for all SPL locations. Kevan is happily married and father of 5 young men, one of which has also joined the SPL family. He enjoys offshore fishing, cruising the Caribbean & spending quiet time with his wife & 2 dogs.