With a background in general management in the international machinery business, Scott is a graduate of Stanford University and University of California Los Angeles, with a Masters of Economics. Scott has spent his career working and developing business throughout Asia. Recently, Scott earned his private pilots license, and enjoys spending time with his growing family.
Category: Our Team
Colin MacRae Thomson, Vice-President
As a second-generation forest product executive, Colin has held sales and marketing positions at Georgia-Pacific, Simpson Timber, and Weyerhaeuser Company prior to joining Scott to form William-MacRae and Company in 1990. Colin is a graduate of the University of Washington School of Business, and enjoys an active lifestyle in the Pacific Northwest, as well as spending time with his family.
Blake MacRae Thomson, Vice-President of Operations
Blake joined William-MacRae & Company in 2022 after leading Finance, Operations and Strategy groups at Microsoft and The Walt Disney Company. Blake enjoys traveling to meet with customers and suppliers and working with the excellent staff at William-MacRae to continually enhance operations. He is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University and earned his MBA from University of California Los Angeles. Outside of work, Blake likes to spend time outdoors with his young family, especially activities involving snow or water.
Jana Urzendowski, Business Manager
With 25 years of management experience, Jana’s previous experience has included management of accounting, purchasing, budgeting, and inventory control. Jana enjoys creating relationships with her peers and developing the capabilities of people. In her spare time, Jana enjoys traveling, sporting events, and spending time with her family.
Justin Pfeffer, Sales & Marketing Manager
Justin is a graduate of Gonzaga University with degrees in both Finance and Marketing. He joined William-MacRae and Company in 2022 after spending 8 years working in Outside Sales for a large door and millwork supplier. Justin enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, and watching Gonzaga basketball games. Justin and his family reside in the Pacific Northwest outside of Seattle, WA.
Lindsey Conley, Team Lead
Lindsey has been with William-MacRae and Company since 2007. She is an important part of our team and manages all logistics from coast to coast. With containers arriving daily into U.S. ports, Lindsey’s hard work and dedication allows our products to flow smoothly to our valued customers.
Jennifer Staack, Shipping Logistics/Inventory Coordinator
Jennifer had 14 years of progressive leadership experience at a large Midwest retail company prior to joining the administrative staff at William-MacRae and Company. Jennifer primarily supports purchasing, logistics and inventory control side of the business. Jennifer is a volunteer for the Syracuse Rescue Squad as a licensed EMT.
Jack Beall, Outside Sales
Jack joined William-MacRae in 2023, bringing with him 5 years of Outside Sales experience in the Building Materials Industry. Jack graduated from Boston University where he studied Business Administration and Entrepreneurship. While attending BU, Jack also played for their NCAA Division 1 Men’s Lacrosse team. Jack and his family currently live in Bend, OR where they enjoy skiing, biking and swimming in the Deschutes River.
Minfu, Procurement Manager
Minfu has been with William-MacRae and Company since 1990 and manages metal product production and scheduling. His engineering background allows him to communicate with our factories with full understanding of the design and requirements of each component. He and his wife are active parents and enjoy time spent with their family.
Katherine Teo, Asia Business Manager
Working from her Singapore office, Katherine oversees teams of inspectors and engineers and helps facilitate business activities throughout Asia. Katherine’s knowledge and experience help her manage the complex network of our supply chain.
Catherine Pearson, Purchasing Coordinator
Catherine is a recent graduate with a degree in International Economics and Cultural Affairs with a focus on East Asia. She spent 2 semesters in China studying Mandarin. Catherine assists in purchasing product overseas. Catherine enjoys reading, traveling and quilting.
Darci Kaps, Accounts Payable/Import Logistics Coordinator
Darci has prior experience in the legal, insurance and education fields which gives her a varied business foundation. Darci works to assist with coast to coast shipment tracking, container booking and accounts payable. In her spare time Darci likes to bake, cross-stitch and spend time with family.
Stuart Strausbaugh, Shipping Logistics/Inventory Coordinator
Stuart was born in Dayton, Ohio and grew up in Omaha, Nebraska. Following high school, Stuart joined the United States Marine Corps. During his time with the Marine Corps, Stuart’s responsibilities included inventory control, logistics, quality assurance, safety and maintenance management. Stuart was honorably discharged in 2017. Since then, Stuart acquired an associates degree in Information Technology and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Stuart’s passions are powerlifting and computer technologies!
Overseas Engineering and Sourcing
William-MacRae and Company’s oversees Engineers and Inspectors are an experienced group of individuals who ensure that products are made according to our customer’s precise specifications. Their responsibilities include order schedules, product specifications, proper packaging and container loading. Their assistance in these matters is a critical part of our successes