I have had the privilege of dealing with Pacific Alaska Lumber since their entry into the marketplace in 2002. We have relied on PALCO for the procurement and delivery of materials and equipment for many projects since that time. Most notable but not limited of these projects are the Delta Elementary School, Hunter Elementary School, UAF Museum, Bethel Regional High School, and the most recently completed Kongiganak K-12 School.

The knowledge, experience, commitment, and professionalism shown by the entire Pacific Alaska Lumber team to satisfy the stringent delivery schedules needed to complete the Kongiganak K-12 School project was the single most contributing factor in the successful completion of the project within budget and ahead of schedule.

I would not hesitate to recommend Pacific Alaska Lumber, to fulfill the needs for material procurement or freight and barging to either land based or remote, rural locations to any Contractor in the State of Alaska.

Hickel Construction & Engineering, Inc. continues the privilege of an enjoyable relationship with Pacific Alaska Lumber, LLC. for all of our shipping needs to and from Alaska. In addition, Pacific Alaska Lumber has become one of our major material suppliers, providing Hickel with a wide range of products necessary in the execution of our projects. If it is being manufactured, Pacific Alaska Lumber can supply it at a highly competitive price and within a timeframe seldom matched by other suppliers and vendors.

Our relationship with Pacific Alaska Lumber extends to 2002 when their company initially formed. However, our relationship with Mr. Vint Jones, President of Pacific Alaska Lumber, extends to 1987. The integrity and follow through of Mr. Jones and Pacific Alaska Lumber is second to none, without exception. We have yet to find a person or a firm more dedicated to providing such a high level of customer service.

Every order is handled as if we are their only customer and this is their only order.

With all of this said, we submit this letter of recommendation for Pacific Alaska Lumber, LLC and all those who make up their team, without hesitation. We also wish to congratulate PAL on the opening of their new offices in Anchorage.