Where responsible forestry meets growing demand for sustainable building materials.
[ About us ]
Our story is about family, community, and transformation.
In 1942, our founder, Bud Hampton, acquired his first sawmill in Willamina, Oregon to meet the supply needs of his lumber business in Tacoma, Washington. As time went on, his son, John stepped in to continue the family business, adding new manufacturing facilities in communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. John Hampton’s influence shaped our industry, and the things he stood for are the things we stand for.
We’re still family-owned today, with John’s three children , Jamey, Elizabeth and David at the helm. We’re in the business of making wood products, however, we’re by no means one-dimensional. The Hampton family’s passion for forestry, community, the arts, and the health and well-being of our employees resonates throughout the company.
Over the years, we’ve expanded into new areas including forestland management, wholesale operations, remanufacturing facilities, and advanced wood manufacturing. And our workforce is diversifying alongside our business. We are committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all people of all backgrounds and helping them access the training and opportunities they need to advance.
While we might look a lot different than we did in 1942, we remain at our core, a family-owned company with deep connections and respect for our people and the communities in which we operate.
Whether it’s in the mill, the forest or the corporate office, we all embody the spirit and conviction of the Hampton legacy. Our drive to find a better way every day comes from a deep-rooted sense of integrity, decency, equity and responsibility to our communities.
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Our Products
We carry a wide range of wood products sold by the unit, container, railcar, or truckload to meet the changing needs of our customers. We market more than 2 billion board feet of our own lumber an additional 1.5 billion board feet from other manufacturers.
In 2016, we planted our first vineyard, Tall Tree, just outside of Monmouth, Oregon. We acquired nearby Fennwood Vineyard two years later. These vineyards produce quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes for winemakers throughout the region. In 2021, the family embarked on its first venture into winemaking with the purchase of the Carlton Winemakers Studio in Carlton, OR.
David Hampton
Owner, Board Member
David started working in the woods at the age of 18 and has helped manage his family’s forestlands for over 30 years. As a member of the company’s Board of Directors, David continues to be an advocate for working forests and strives to ensure that Hampton’s forestlands are healthy and productive for generations to come. He is a steward of our “company culture,” which values people, integrity, and candor.
Elizabeth Hampton
Owner, Board Member
Elizabeth has 25 years of experience in healthcare where she served as an operating room, labor and delivery, and hospice admissions nurse. As a Director for Hampton Lumber, she advocates for the continuous improvement of health, wellness, and safety for our employees. Elizabeth is also a former small-business owner, having operated a successful restaurant in Denver for many years. Today, Elizabeth resides in Golden, Colorado with her husband Youssef.
Jamey Hampton
Owner, Board Member
For the past four decades, Jamey Hampton has pursued a career in dance theater that is as varied as it is accomplished. In 1997, he and his wife co-founded BodyVox in Portland, Oregon. Jamey serves on Hampton’s Board of Directors and is a champion for continuing the business as a multi-generational family company and is a steward of the company’s commitment to community and the arts.