OUR
LEADERSHIP
Meet the team behind the scenes that makes our
CHAD SUMMERS
CEO / PRESIDENT
Chad Summers originally joined the Company in October 2019. He was appointed President in May 2021, CEO in January 2022, and was named a Director in November 2022. His prior experience includes participation in start-up ventures in both product and service industries and has a strong background in leadership, consulting, and support. He co-owned and led an international lumber brokering business similar to Jewett-Cameron’s Greenwood division. This experience provided him the opportunity to oversee and actively manage suppliers in China and throughout SE Asia. He also built a successful consulting practice dedicated to growing manufacturers in association with a west coast regional accounting firm which allowed him the opportunity to establish a deep network of manufacturers, professional services and support connections regionally.
MITCH VAN DOMELEN
CFO
Mitch Van Domelen is a Certified Public Accountant who joined Jewett-Cameron in July 2017 as Controller. He was appointed Chief Financial Officer in January 2022, and was appointed Corporate Secretary in December 2022. Mr. Van Domelen has extensive experience in finance and financial reporting for both public and private companies. Prior to joining Jewett-Cameron, he served as Controller for a national beverage brand where he managed the financial processes and full-cycle accounting for the company and its nine brewpub locations. From 2007 to 2012 he worked in public accounting at a large regional public accounting firm in Lake Oswego, Oregon, auditing both public and private companies. From 2005 to 2007, he served as a Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance consultant for SEC registrants in the Portland metro area, testing their compliance in both US and International regions. He holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Southern Oregon University. He is a licensed CPA in the State of Oregon and is a member of the Oregon Society of CPA's.
LORA MULLER
VP-Supply Chain & Operations
Lora Muller joined Jewett-Cameron in July 2025. As Vice President of Supply and Operations at Jewett Cameron, Lora leads global sourcing, supply chain strategy, and operational excellence across the company’s portfolio of brands. With deep experience in vendor management, logistics, and cross-functional operations, she ensures product quality, reliability, and efficiency from factory to customer. Known for her collaborative leadership style, Lora drives continuous improvement while building strong partnerships with suppliers, internal teams, and our retail customers. Her focus on operational clarity, process optimization, and long-term scalability keeps Jewett Cameron positioned for sustainable growth. Lora holds both a BA and a MBA from George Fox University (Oregon).