Press Release: Wendy Stine is named new president of Stine.
SULPHUR, LA — Stine Home and Yard is pleased to announce that Wendy Stine has been promoted to office of President of Stine, LLC.
Stine CEO (and former president) Dennis Stine is making the announcement and is pleased to see such an experienced member of the Stine team to step into this vital role.
“Today marks an exciting time in the history of our company,” Dennis said. “Wendy Stine has exemplified true leadership in the many roles she has served in her 30-plus year career at Stine.”
Wendy Stine began her career with Stine in 1988 working at the DeRidder store while in high school. She graduated from McNeese State University in 1994 where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing.
Throughout her 33 years with the company, she has held many roles: Manager of the DeRidder store from 2008-2012, Corporate Purchasing Buyer from 2012-2019 and most recently, Director of Merchandising from 2019-2021.
Wendy has also managed special projects for the company such as Hurricane Gustav relief efforts, Hurricane Maria US Virgin Islands Rebuild Program and co-coordinator of the Stine Expo.
She is also active in community efforts serving on the Board of Directors for Chamber SWLA and Alliance Foundation, as well as the Southwest Louisiana Better Business Bureau. She is a past board member of the Greater Beauregard Parish Chamber of Commerce.
She currently serves as a member on the ACE Hardware Paint Retail Input Team and is an advisor to the board for Allied Building Stores.
In 2019 Wendy was named one of the Top Women in Hardware & Building Supply by Hardware + Building Supply Dealer. She also received the honor of DeRidder Junior Women’s Club Woman of the Year in 1999.
Wendy is the granddaughter of the late J.W. Stine who began the business in 1946. She serves as president of the Stine Family Council and on the Stine Board of Directors.
“As a third generation member, I am honored to be selected to lead this great organization that my grandfather started 75 years ago,” Wendy Stine said. “I look forward to working with the excellent leaders and dedicated associates of our company to serve our customers and communities.”
Dennis Stine will continue to serve Stine as its CEO while Wendy Stine assumes the responsibilities of president. Following his position as Commissioner of Administration for the state of Louisiana under Gov. Charles “Buddy” Roemer, Dennis has served in several offices of Stine, including President and CEO since the late 1990s.
“I am confident that Wendy will lead our company with passion holding true the vision, mission, and values of our company,” Dennis Stine said. “I am happy for her and excited for our future.”
About Stine
Stine began in Sulphur, La. in 1946 and now has 12 locations throughout Louisiana and Mississippi. Stine was most recently awarded the 2020 Company of the Year, greater than 100 employees, by the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry – LABI which recognizes companies’ devotion to their employees, local communities and Louisiana’s future. Stine was awarded the 2018 LBM Journal Entrepreneur of the Year Award which recognizes companies that epitomize the entrepreneurial spirit. Stine was also awarded the 2014 National Golden Hammer Retailer of the Year Award at the National Retail Hardware Show. The award recognizes a retail company that has shown strong performance, embraces industry best practices and holds ambitious plans for the future. To learn more about Stine, view Our Story