Cody Drake – CEO
Growing up working for his father’s logging company and sawmill, you can really say Cody has grown up in the lumber industry. Cody co-founded Ochoco West in 2005 with his longtime friend and mentor Alan Pladsen. When he is not in the office you can usually find him in the mountains hunting or on the river jet boating.
Alex Pladsen – President
Alex began his career in the building materials industry in 2015, following his father and company founder Alan Pladsen’s footsteps. Starting in a sales role, Alex became co-owner after Alan’s retirement at the end of 2024. In addition to being a lumberman, he enjoys snowboarding, biking and spending time with his wife and two kids.
Morgan Hicks – Controller
Morgan has over 25 years of accounting and finance experience in the building supplies industry and has been at Ochoco West since 2016. When he’s not working, Morgan enjoys spending time with his family, reading, golfing, fishing, and bird hunting.
Luc Chaney – VP Purchasing and Logistics
Luc, an Idaho native, was brought into the Ochoco West family in 2019 by a close family friend. He later took over purchasing and logistics from the company founder following his retirement at the end of 2024. In his free time, Luc is an avid outdoorsman, who enjoys hunting, fishing, and skiing, and most importantly, spending quality time with his wife and three daughters.
Nate Shawcroft – Sales Representative
Nate began his lumber career in 1979. He joined the staff at Ochoco West in early 2018. Nate has been a supplier and trusted adviser to contractors and developers on projects from Montana to New Mexico, Colorado to the West Coast. Away from work he likes to fish, hunt, and spend time with his wife and their two dogs.
Terry Deck – Purchasing & Logistics Representative
Terry has been working in the lumber business since 1992 and recently came aboard at Ochoco West in February of 2025. He has worked with many construction professionals all over the country and is extremely knowledgeable and resourceful. He enjoys spending his free time with family & friends and loves golf, fishing & skiing.
Jordan Deck – Sales Representative
Jordan began working in the construction industry in 2019. He moved into the lumber business at Ochoco West in January of 2025. His ability to connect with people and his overall positive attitude are what make him a great fit for building materials industry. He loves spending time with family and friends, enjoys golfing and fishing, as well as collecting and shooting firearms.
Britt Tromburg – Administrative Supervisor
Britt is a proud mother of 5 who has been in the lumber industry since 2002, and with Ochoco West since 2017. She now works alongside her oldest daughter, proving that lumber really does run in the family.
In the summer, you’ll find her outdoors, BBQing or soaking up the sun and in the winter, she trades sunscreen for sweatpants and enjoys reading, puzzles, and highly competitive family game nights.
Jessyka Kline – AP/AR Administrator
Jessyka is a proud mother of two and the AP/AR specialist at Ochoco West LLC, where she’s been making her mark since 2021. She works alongside her mom, proving that family business doesn’t have to mean family drama (most days).
When she’s not balancing numbers, you can catch Jessyka cheering on her favorite hockey team, getting lost in a good book, or scribbling down her latest writing ideas.