Jose Alvarez

Jose Alvarez is the General Manager and a Director at Shell Lumber & Hardware, where he has dedicated over 25 years of his career. He possesses deep expertise across all business functions, including sales, HR, and purchasing, having worked his way up after starting in a summer job. He champions a customer-first, old-fashioned lumber yard culture.

Born in Havana, Cuba, Jose is an active outdoorsman who enjoys fishing, hunting, and riding motorcycles. He is also passionate about giving back to the community, highlighting his companys involvement in disaster relief efforts and local outreach initiatives.

He fell in love with the companys culture after taking what he initially thought would only be a temporary summer job.