Services
- Carpet
- Commercial Inspections
- Moisture Testing
- Luxury Vinyl/SPC/WPC/Resilient
- Laminate
- NWFA Hardwood
- Hardwood
About Me
After 40 year career in International Hardwoods, from logs and Lumber to solid and engineered flooring. Inspecting, grading, manufacturing, quality control, and sales. I have become a certified flooring inspector for industrial and residential Hardwood, Carpet, laminate, and LVP. I have also been certified in LEED building requirements. I have always given prompt, accurate attention to detail. Looking forward to being of service.
Work Experience & Past Projects
RICHARD J. BLINKHORN
South Ogden, UT • 502-645-3236 • kterich@yahoo.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/blinkhorn
Indeed Profile: Included in Contact Section
SENIOR HARDWOOD INDUSTRY EXPERT | TECHNICAL ADVISOR | INTERNATIONAL HARDWOOD MARKETS SPECIALIST
Seasoned hardwood industry executive with 30+ years of global experience spanning lumber grading, kiln-drying, sawmill operations, log procurement, production optimization, and hardwood market strategy. Recognized for deep technical expertise in NHLA grading, NWFA flooring standards, kiln processes, and international hardwood trading. Skilled in supplier relations, quality control, customer training, and industry education. Proven ability to bridge technical knowledge with commercial insight across North America, Europe, and Asia.
CORE COMPETENCIES
NHLA Lumber Grading & Inspection
NWFA Flooring Grades & Installation
Kiln-Drying Operations & Optimization
Sawmill Production Management
International Hardwood Markets
Log Procurement & Quality Control
Technical Training & Customer Education
Global Supplier Relations
Hardwood Quality Standards
Export Compliance & Logistics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Senior Hardwood Consultant / Technical Advisor
Provide technical advisory services across global hardwood supply chains, including mill optimization, grading accuracy, and quality improvement.
Train domestic and international clients on NHLA rules, species characteristics, and grading consistency.
Support exporters and importers with hardwood specification development, quality verification, and dispute resolution.
Evaluate production processes to reduce waste, enhance consistency, and increase yield.
Hardwood Industry Leadership Roles (Various)
Oversaw sawmill operations, grading departments, and kiln-drying facilities.
Managed global sourcing, supplier relations, and customer supply programs.
Conducted international market analysis supporting pricing and product decisions.
Delivered technical support to flooring manufacturers, distributors, and importers.
Built long-term relationships across North America, Europe, and Asia hardwood markets.
EDUCATION & INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS
University of Oregon — 1974
International Finance
IFCII Inspection Certification School — 2021
NWFA Grading & Installation School — 1999
AFFILIATIONS
NHLA – National Hardwood Lumber Association
