Vancouver Office

Vantage Lumber

Vantage Lumber combines real trading experience with proprietary and modern technology to give customers sharper pricing, more reliable supply, and faster execution working directly with partners in all verticals of the building industry across North America to provide a seamless flow of SPF, DF, and SYP. With constant price discovery and real market insight at the core of what we do our team brings value to every trade—blending physical and futures market expertise to help customers manage risk, increase mills liquidity, and align supply with real demand.

VALUES

Our Values

Integrity

Operating ethically and establishing trust at every level of our business.

Innovation

Creating new technology to maintain our competitive edge in the market.

Accountability

Full ownership of outcomes, with swift action and decisive correction to maintain standards

Reliability

Dependable execution and follow-through in every single transaction.

Our Values

SERVICES

Our Services

We were founded to meet a growing demand in the market: clear pricing, reliable product flow, and risk-managed procurement. Whether you're managing day-to-day carload supply or securing forward pricing for future jobs, we bring the tools and experience to help you operate with confidence.

TEAM

Meet The Team

David Topps

David Topps

Managing Director

David Topps

With nearly 15 years of experience and a track record as a top-tier producer at Vancouver's two largest trading firms, David has navigated every cycle of the lumber market. However, he consistently recognized a critical inefficiency in the industry: the technological gap between mill production and customer demand. David founded Vantage Lumber to close that gap. He is spearheading the development of proprietary trading software designed to synchronize supply chain data, increasing liquidity for mills and procurement efficiency for buyers. Leveraging this technology alongside proven hedging methods, David brings structure, transparency, and effective risk management to the modern lumber trade.
Kerri Vyner

Kerri Vyner

Financial Controller

Kerri Vyner

Kerri Vyner has worked in the lumber industry for more than 20 years, specializing in cedar and cross-border transactions. With a family background deeply rooted in lumber, she brings a wealth of practical knowledge and steady experience to every part of the business. Known for keeping operations running smoothly, Kerri is a reliable and trusted presence in the industry.
Sam Hammer

Sam Hammer

Head of Logistics

Sam Hammer

With nearly 15 years of experience in procurement and offshore shipping of precious metals, Sam brings a deep understanding of complex global supply chains. After building his career in operations, he recently transitioned into logistics, driven by a constant desire to take on new challenges and deliver value across the organization.
Warren Reece Sr.

Warren Reece Sr.

Head of SYP

Warren Reece Sr.

Warren's career spans nearly a decade with Vancouver's leading firms, where he built expertise in the Southern Yellow Pine market. His college football background instilled the work ethic and resilience that now guide his approach to trading and client relationships across the South. Away from work, Warren enjoys life with his wife Cerise and their two young children.
Vihor Stevic

Vihor Stevic

Head of DF

Vihor Stevic

With over a decade spent trading lumber across multiple regions and species, Vihor has seen it all. His experience working for primary producers, trading in the secondary marketplace and knowledge of various end-user industries gives him an unmatched insight into the lumber industry, from round log to fully-framed residential projects. A self-professed lover of analysis, Vihor brings his expertise in futures and risk management to deliver value throughout the distribution chain. Vihor is a Bosnian-born Vancouverite who spends the majority of his time enjoying the outdoors with his wife Jen.
Valeria Herrera

Valeria Herrera

Executive Assistant

Valeria Herrera

Valeria is an experienced Executive Assistant, known for her organizational excellence and proactive support. She specializes in streamlining operations, managing executive priorities, and fostering strong professional relationships. With a keen eye for detail and adaptability in fast-paced environments, she ensures efficiency and professionalism at every level.
Ben Cummings

Ben Cummings

Trader Trainee

Ben Cummings

Ben brings a competitive mindset to the Vantage team. A Bachelor of Commerce graduate from the Sauder School of Business at UBC, he is a former Canada West All-Star Running Back and a member of the 2015 National Championship team. Ben applies that same level of discipline and drive to his role at Vantage, focusing on building strong client relationships and delivering reliable execution.
Josh Sangha

Josh Sangha

Trader Trainee

Josh Sangha

Josh possesses a strategic drive and a disciplined approach. He leverages his background as a UBC economics graduate and a National Champion varsity football player to excel at the Vantage team. Drawing on experience from RBC and Trez Capital, he specializes in capital deployment strategies, focused on building strong client relationships and delivering reliable execution and results.

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LOCATIONS

Our Offices

Vantage Lumber is headquartered in Vancouver's financial district, overlooking Coal Harbour, and the North Shore mountains, with a second office in the Scottsdale Arizona area. We efficiently serve customers across the nation utilizing reload centers in Texas, Florida, Nevada, New York and Arizona.

Our Reload Centers

Arrow Reload

Irving, TX

2731 Carl Road, Irving, TX 75062
Irving, TX Reload Center
Why Work With Us

Why Work With Us

Working with Vantage Lumber means partnering with a culture of high performance and low bureaucracy. We bring accuracy, integrity, and accountability to lumber trading, managing your market risk and securing your logistics. We deliver the predictable pricing and guaranteed access your business needs for consistent, profitable growth. As we grow, we seek like-minded individuals to join our team. Suppliers and vendors consistently partner with us because our commitment to excellence ensures reliable, high-volume relationships. If you share these core values and thrive in an environment focused on results, we invite you to grow with Vantage Lumber.

Contact Us

Corporate HQ

900-1021 W Hastings, Vancouver, BC, V6C 2R6

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