Our Team

Lewis Alewine
Outside Contractor Sales
Lewis has worked at J. S. Purcell Lumber for 9 years, with over 25 years in the building industry. He specifically works with on-site coordination with homeowners and contractors. Further, it is well-known that he is "devilishly handsome" with "piercing eyes." Have questions about outside sales or jobsite conferences? Contact Lewis.
lewis@jspurcell.com

Steve Bean
Outside Contractor Sales
Steve has worked at J.S. Purcell Lumber for over 11 years, and has been in the construction industry since the early 80’s. He especially enjoys visiting job sites and meeting customers to discuss their pre-construction needs. If you are looking for above and beyond, Steve is your guy! Any questions or concerns about your job, contact Steve.
steve@jspurcell.com

Dave Bowerman
Contractor Sales
Dave has worked at J. S. Purcell Lumber for 19 years, with over 55 years of experience in the building industry. Prior to his time at our store, he worked as a General Contractor, managed Whitmore Lumber Company, and supervised as an Industrial Flooring Estimator. Need assistance planning your next project? See Dave.
daveb@jspurcell.com

John Hunt
Contractor Sales
John started in the construction business as a laborer working his way through college. After graduating from Virginia Tech in the late 1970's, he began working at 84 Lumber in Amherst County and worked his way to co-manager. John then moved to Charlottesville, working for several building supply companies, specializing in estimating and purchasing. With over 30 years of experience under his belt, John made his move to J. S. Purcell Lumber in 2003. John enjoys his work and feels that J. S. Purcell's is large enough to be price competitive, yet small enough to give individualized and personalized service. Have questions about products or the tools you need? Chat with John.
johnh@jspurcell.com

Pam Martin
Outside Sales Coordinator
Pam been working for J. S. Purcell Lumber Corporation for 14 years. Among other job duties, she takes on the role of Outside Sales Coordinator for the two outside salesmen. Pam states, "helping people with their building needs has become a passion of mine, and the relationships that I have built along the way speaks volumes." Outside of work, Pam enjoys spending time with her husband and son. As Pam states, "#ThatsHowIRoll."
pam@jspurcell.com

Jannette Palmer
Sales
Jannette has been with J. S. Purcell Lumber for just over three years. She has over 18 years of experience in retail banking, and over 25 years in customer service. Jannette has lived in Louisa County for most of her life and is familiar with the area. Come see Jannette for your project's next need!
jannette@jspurcell.com

Robbie Perkins
Contractor Sales / Rentals
Robbie has been with J. S. Purcell for over 24 years. He has over 14 years of experience in heavy equipment operation and road construction as well. As the Rental Manager, he can advise you on the proper equipment for your project, as well as the proper usage of said equipment. He enjoys farming, vintage automobiles, and hunting in his spare time. Come in and let Robbie help you with your rental equipment and building needs.
robbie@jspurcell.com

Lisa Roberts
Office Team
Lisa has been with J. S. Purcell Lumber for 14 years. She states, "I enjoy my time here because each day is different. I have made good friends and met a lot of great people." Outside of her time in the store, Lisa enjoys spending time with her husband, visiting family, and going to church. Questions about your account? Lisa can help!
lisa@jspurcell.com

Joyce White
Sales
Joyce has been with J. S. Purcell Lumber for 13 years. Before 2005, Joyce described the building industry as a "foreign language," but with her years of experience in customer relations, she has grown quite comfortable in the business. She specializes in sales, waiting on customers, mixing paint, and ordering and re-stocking materials. Joyce says, "people say that I am mean, others say that I am brutally honest. Stop by and see us, and you be the judge..."
joyce@jspurcell.com