Erol Deren
President

direct: 303.568.8970
cell: 303.408.3193
ederen@rileycreek.com

 
Erol Deren is a 19-year industry veteran who joined the lumber business in 1987.

He graduated from Humbolt State University in 1987 with a bachelor's degree in business administration and a minor in economics. 

Erol is married with three children. His hobbies are fly-fishing and golf. 

Allan Hoblitt
Asst. Sales Manager
Direct: 208-265-6506
Fax: 208-263-9375
ahoblitt@rileycreek.com

With 42 years in the business, Allan has been with Riley Creek since the company was founded in 1981.

He specializes in all aspects of lumber production, and provides superior market feedback to his customers.

“Riley Creek is known for timely service,” he says. “We supply a consistent quality product and on-time shipments from a friendly and helpful staff.”

Allan has been married for 35 years and has two daughters and six grandchildren. His interests include hunting, fishing, gardening and beekeeping.

Norm Nelson
Account Manager
Direct: 208-265-6523
Fax: 208-263-9375
nnelson@rileycreek.com

Norm has 42 years of industry experience, making him an expert in lumber production and customer relations.

“Our team provides a wealth of experience and good customer care,” he says. “Our teamwork means the very best result for the client.”

He has a wife of 39 years and two daughters. His interests include hunting, fishing, motorcycle riding and hiking.

Toni Carter
Account Manager
Direct: 208-265-6522
Fax: 208-263-9375
tcarter@rileycreek.com

Toni has worked in the industry for 27 years, with a background in mill sales and distribution. She hold a degree in business from Merritt Davis College in Salem, Ore.

Her specialties include sales and customer relations.

“Our team has multiple years of experience and broad knowledge of the business,” she says. “We offer quality product and friendly, personal service.”

Toni has a daughter and grandson, as well as a black lab dog. Her interests include gardening, camping, fishing and scrapbooking.

Wade Wheeler
Account Manager
Direct: 208-265-6521
Fax: 208-263-9375
wwheeler@rileycreek.com

With 23 years of experience in the industry, Wade Wheeler specializes in stud and dimension sales.

“Quality, consistency and knowledgeable sales reps” are his thoughts on why Riley Creek is the best place to buy lumber.

“Buying from Riley Creek means you’ll get honesty, integrity, a steady source, flexible tally and competitive pricing,” he says.

He and his wife Monica have three kids – Taryn, Garrett and Cameron.

His interests include family, hunting, fishing, bicycling and traveling.

Wade has a bachelor’s degree in forest resources from the University of Washington and an MBA in forest industries management from the University of Oregon.

 
Ken Koenig has been in the lumber industry for more than 25 years. 

This includes mill sales, reload, distribution and retail experience. 

Ken is married with three daughters.

He enjoys golf, fishing and professional sporting events in his spare time.

 
Jack Prock’s career began in 1987 after graduating from Oregon State University.

 He has worked throughout the industry in a variety of successful positions.

Jon graduated from the University of Oregon in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and a minor in sociology.

He has worked in the lumber industry for the last 10 plus years.

Jon is married to his wife Sarah and enjoys golfing, fishing and playing hockey in his free time.