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Mead Lumber Co., Omaha, Ne., has acquired OHC Supply and Guthrie’s Ace Hardware in Guthrie, Ok., from owner Bill VanSant on April 1, 2026.
With this acquisition, Mead Lumber now operates 56 locations across nine states, including its second and third locations in Oklahoma. The company’s first Oklahoma location is in Ada, acquired in 1995.
“We are excited to welcome OHC Supply and Guthrie’s Ace Hardware into the Mead Lumber family,” said Dave Anderson, president and CEO of Mead Lumber. “This acquisition marks continued growth for our company and strengthens our ability to serve professional contractors and communities in Oklahoma. We look forward to building on the strong foundation Bill and his team have established.”
Bill VanSant, owner of OHC Supply and Guthrie’s Ace Hardware, said the decision to sell to Mead Lumber was rooted in shared values and a focus on long-term success.
“Mead Lumber stood out as the right partner because of their commitment to their employees and the communities they serve,” said VanSant. “As an employee-owned company with a strong reputation for supporting pro customers, they are well-positioned to carry these businesses forward while taking care of the people who make them successful.”
Customers can expect business to continue as usual. Bill VanSant will remain involved in the transition, and the current team will continue in their roles, maintaining the relationships and service the community relies on.
Mead Lumber is a full-service building materials supplier focused on serving professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. As a 100% employee-owned company, Mead Lumber is committed to delivering expertise, service, and value across its growing footprint.
Mead Lumber is a 100% Employee Owned Company that has become one of the leaders in the building materials industry, ranking in the top 15 nationally for companies serving Professional Builders. Mead Lumber now has 56 operating locations in Colorado, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Wyoming, including several lumber yards and retail hardware stores, six truss and wall panel manufacturing plants and a countertop manufacturing facility. Mead Lumber specializes in providing a complete line of materials to builders and homeowners including lumber, building materials, trusses & wall panels, millwork, kitchen cabinets and countertops, siding, decking, windows, doors and hardware.
