Accomplished executive and entrepreneur
Victor Barringer is an experienced executive with more than 20 years of experience in the lumber industry. He follows in the footsteps of his grandfather, who began a hardwood sawmill in 1937, and his father, who took over the family business, Coastal Lumber International. Mr. Barringer later began his own company, CLC Hardwoods. Since its humble beginnings, CLC Hardwoods has greatly expanded, becoming one of the most respected companies in the industry. As President and CEO of the company, Victor Barringer manages one of the largest hardwood lumber exporters in the world. Before taking on the family business, Mr. Barringer learned from his father and grandfather as well as his employment with Buchanan Hardwood.
During his time at Buchanan Hardwood, Mr. Barringer recognized the potential for growth in the Asian market. When he moved on to Coastal Lumber International, he introduced this idea to the company and within 7 years, the firm was earning 95 percent of its revenue from Asia. Company revenue doubled during those years. Mr. Barringer took his experience and expertise and established CLC Hardwoods, now one the fastest growing hardwood lumber exporters in the country. Mr. Barringer maintains high standards of excellence for his company, implementing a quality-assurance program and following strict environmental regulations. CLC Hardwoods offers many of the finest hardwoods in the world, including red oak, red elm, yellow birch, white oak, black walnut, cherry, and basswood.
Before beginning his career in the lumber industry, Victor Barringer attended the University of North Carolina, where he studied political science. He is a member of the Chief Executive Officers organization, a group of more than 3,000 CEOs in numerous industries. Mr. Barringer also directs the Boys and Girls Club in Nash County, North Carolina.
During his time at Buchanan Hardwood, Mr. Barringer recognized the potential for growth in the Asian market. When he moved on to Coastal Lumber International, he introduced this idea to the company and within 7 years, the firm was earning 95 percent of its revenue from Asia. Company revenue doubled during those years. Mr. Barringer took his experience and expertise and established CLC Hardwoods, now one the fastest growing hardwood lumber exporters in the country. Mr. Barringer maintains high standards of excellence for his company, implementing a quality-assurance program and following strict environmental regulations. CLC Hardwoods offers many of the finest hardwoods in the world, including red oak, red elm, yellow birch, white oak, black walnut, cherry, and basswood.
Before beginning his career in the lumber industry, Victor Barringer attended the University of North Carolina, where he studied political science. He is a member of the Chief Executive Officers organization, a group of more than 3,000 CEOs in numerous industries. Mr. Barringer also directs the Boys and Girls Club in Nash County, North Carolina.