Our Story
Using the resources he had, along with his pioneering spirit, Arch Simonton laid the groundwork back in 1949 for a family business that would become a top producing sawmill in the Midwest. Arch recognized the lumber needs of farmers in his rural community and established a business to provide materials for them and a livelihood for his family. Arch passed the sawmill and his pioneering spirit to his son, Bill.
In 1962, Bill and his wife Donna integrated a vision that would prove successful in providing not only for their six children, but also for their children’s children and generations to come. Bill and Donna’s three sons, Kevin, Brad and Brian have been instrumental in the success, growth and vitality of the business. In keeping with tradition, they are preparing their children to carry on Simonton Hardwood Lumber and the legacy surrounding it.
Our Mission
Our Mission is to consistently work as a team to produce a quality product efficiently and responsibly, while developing loyal, long term relationships with our customers and our employees.
Our Legacy
A Message of Gratitude from Donna:
An Exciting New Chapter for Our Family Business
As I reflect on more than sixty years of serving you, I am filled with deep gratitude. What began with my husband, Bill, and me inheriting his Dad’s small sawmill in 1962 has grown into a business sustained by quality, loyalty, and the meaningful relationships we’ve been fortunate to form. Our customers have become more than partners, they have become an extended part of our family.
This business has always been a family effort. Bill’s hard work and dedication laid the foundation, and together we built this business with our own hands and hearts. Our sons grew up learning the craft and contributing in their own meaningful ways. Many of you knew our oldest son, Kevin, whose commitment and spirit remain an important part of our story even after his passing in 2013. Bill passed away in 2021, and since then, continuing his dream and our legacy with integrity has been my greatest honor.
I am proud to share that the next generation is officially stepping forward. My sons, Brad and Brian, are taking the lead as we transition the business to Simonton Hardwood Lumber and Mats, Inc. Their experience, work ethic, and deep understanding of the values this company was built on give me tremendous confidence and pride, and just as this business has been shaped by generations before them, our grandchildren are also learning and preparing to carry it into the future.
I want to reassure you that what matters most will remain unchanged. Our commitment to Quality, our Loyalty to the people we serve, and the Legacy that has defined our family’s work for more than six decades will continue with strength and intention. You can expect the same reliability, the same relationships, and the same dedication you have always known.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for being part of our journey and for the trust you have placed in our family for so many years. We look forward to serving you through this next chapter and well beyond.
With warmest regards and sincere appreciation,
Donna Simonton (January 2026)