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The Lumbermen’s Association of Texas (LAT) will celebrate 140 years of industry leadership with the inaugural Legacy Gala, taking place Sept. 23–25 at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines as part of LAT’s 140th convention.
The special evening will honor the people who have helped shape LAT and the Texas building materials industry throughout its remarkable history. A record number of past LAT presidents are expected to attend, making the Legacy Gala a historic gathering of the association’s leadership and a unique opportunity to celebrate the individuals who have helped build LAT’s legacy.
“As we celebrate 140 years, we want to recognize the leaders who have given their time, talent and vision to strengthen LAT and our industry,” said LAT president Cason Shrode, CEO of Cassity Jones Building Materials. “The Legacy Gala is about honoring where we’ve come from while bringing our industry together to help shape what comes next. We are also going to have fun Texas style!”
Chuck Pool, a member of LAT’s convention committee, ex-officio director and principal at Main Street Lumber, is helping spearhead the recognition of LAT’s past presidents.
“When you look back over 140 years, it’s hard not to feel a tremendous sense of pride and gratitude for the people who have carried this association forward,” said Pool. “I’ve had the privilege of serving LAT and seeing firsthand how much this organization means to the people who are part of it. To have so many past presidents come together in one room—people who gave their time, energy, and heart to LAT—is going to be a very special moment. We gotta make sure we carry that spirit of leadership forward for the next 140 years.”
The Legacy Gala will feature Texas cuisine, live music, and dancing, creating an evening dedicated to celebrating LAT’s history, its people and the partnerships that have fueled the industry for generations.
“As Texas’ first million-dollar industry and the state’s oldest trade association, 140 years is more than a milestone—it’s a legacy,” Shrode said. “Now, it’s our opportunity to build on that legacy and make our mark on the future of our industry.”
Members of the Texas building materials industry and their spouses are encouraged to attend this historic celebration at Lost Pines.
For 140 years, the Lumbermen’s Association of Texas (LAT) has served as the voice of Texas’ building materials industry. Through advocacy, education, training and networking, LAT helps its members navigate industry challenges, protect their businesses, and build a stronger future for the industry and the communities they serve. As Texas’ first million-dollar industry and the state’s oldest trade association, LAT is where industry leaders come together to advocate, learn, connect, and create solutions.
