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09/26/2025
Dena Cordova Jack
New to UID
Dena Cordova Jack Organizational Development & M&A Integration Strategist | 35 Year Building Materials & Lumber Industry Veteran With more than three decades of experience across the building materials supply chain - from commodity trading at Georgia Pacific and Boise Cascade, to sales and operational leadership at Foxworth Galbraith, to VP roles at Kodiak Building Partners, Dena brings deep, real world insight into what drives performance in this industry. She’s successfully led teams through volatile market cycles, regional economic shifts, and complex multi-branch operations, giving her a seasoned perspective on both macro trends and ground-level realities. At Foxworth Galbraith, she oversaw sales across the Mountain region, helping bridge customer strategy with operational execution. At Kodiak, as Vice President of Organizational Development, she played a central role in scaling infrastructure and culture through a period of intense acquisition activity, developing leadership teams, integrating new businesses, and designing scalable systems. Her M&A experience is both strategic and operational, making her a trusted advisor for companies exploring growth, succession, or preparing for sale. Dena also spent time designing and launching an organizational development consulting platform for a national LBM recruiting firm, further sharpening her understanding of workforce challenges and leadership gaps across the industry. Today, through her own firm, Cordova Jack Consulting, she works directly with independent and multi-location companies to build leadership bench strength, strong infrastructure, succession pathways, and high-performing cultures. Known for her candor, humor, and pragmatic style, Dena brings a facilitator’s ease and an operator’s mindset to every room, making her especially effective in delivering educational sessions focused on resilience, growth, and long-term viability, no matter the economic headwinds.
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The Credit Overlord: A Decade of Credit Advice Unleashed, Volume 1
Thea Dudley
Embark on an insightful journey through the complex world of credit and collections with Credit Advice Unleashed Volume I, the first installment in an indispensable series. This collection brings together a decade’s worth of Thea Dudley’s highly regarded advice columns, showcasing her unmatched expertise and unfiltered insights. With over 35 years of experience in the building materials and construction industry, Thea Dudley has earned her title as the ‘Credit Overlord,’ offering sharp-witted guidance, practical solutions, and an unapologetically candid approach that professionals in the field have come to rely on.
In Credit Advice Unleashed Volume I, readers will find real-world answers to the most pressing credit and collections questions, addressing the challenges and nuances faced by businesses in maintaining financial health and cash flow. Thea’s columns, infused with humor and hard-earned wisdom, provide both seasoned credit professionals and newcomers with the tools they need to navigate this critical aspect of business with confidence.
Whether you’re tackling overdue accounts, negotiating with clients, or streamlining internal processes, this book is your guide to mastering the intricacies of credit management. Experience Thea Dudley’s unparalleled voice and let her years of experience elevate your credit and collections game.
