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Louisiana Tech University recently conferred a Doctor of Humanities degree upon Roy O. Martin III, recognizing his exceptional professional achievements, distinguished civic leadership, and unwavering support of higher education. As Dean Gary A. Kennedy, Ph.D., shared, “Mr. Martin served as the driving force behind the creation of the Louisiana Tech University Forest Products Innovation Center, a […]

Martin III to Continue as Chairman and Assume Role of Chief Investment Officer; Poole Named CEO Alexandria, La.  ­­̶   November 11, 2025   On the occasion of its 102nd anniversary, RoyOMartin, a leader in the wood-products and forest management industry, announced that longtime Chairman and CEO Dr. Roy O. Martin III will step back from his

RoyOMartin Vice President of Environmental, Safety and Sustainability Operations Natalie Martin Monroe was honored by the YWCA Alexandria-Pineville as the 40s honoree for the annual Decades of Women celebration. This is a prestigious recognition for women of each generation who lead and empower others in their community. Congratulations, Natalie! We are so proud of how you

Earlier this year, RoyOMartin decided to launch a rail safety campaign to remind employees who work around railroad tracks to always put safety first. With the support of Union Pacific, including an on-site visit from four of their team members who led a Rail Safety Lunch and Learn session at our home office in Alexandria,

We’re proud to announce the newest cohort of RoyOMartin University’s (ROMU) Leadership Essentials program. This group of dedicated team members is stepping up to grow as leaders, sharpen their skills, and strengthen the future of our company. At RoyOMartin, leadership is about more than a title. It’s about learning, listening, and setting the example for

The Heart of Hard Work At RoyOMartin, we believe in the power of women in manufacturing. That belief was front and center at our Women in Manufacturing event hosted at LSUA, where we proudly spotlighted six of our outstanding RoyOMartin women. With schools tuning in both in person and online, the next generation saw what

Our RoyOMartin Community Heart is now on display at the side entrance of our Alexandria corporate office on North Boulevard. RoyOMartin Harvesting Technician Brittany Ray created the beautiful, hand-painted artwork. Her design captures the many aspects of who we are — our people, our products, our pride, and our purpose. This sculpture is part of

In October, we showed our appreciation for the hardworking truck drivers who help keep our operations moving forward. RoyOMartin held appreciation events at each of our three manufacturing sites (Oakdale, La., Corrigan, Tx., and Chopin, La.) to recognize all of the truck drivers who work with us throughout the year. At all three of our

In September, the American Loggers Council held its annual meeting in Lafayette, La., bringing together loggers and forest industry professionals from across the United States and Canada. RoyOMartin supported the event by providing lunch for attendees and a tour of our Oakdale OSB manufacturing facility. Company Chairman and CEO Roy O. Martin III addressed the

Our Girls Can Too! program has officially kicked off for the 2025/2026 school year! At this year’s kickoff events, we introduced the program, connected with participants, and set the stage for an exciting year ahead. Participating schools: Peabody Magnet High School (Alexandria, La.) Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School (Alexandria, La.) Oakdale Middle School (Oakdale,