Innovation x Collaboration x Technical Expertise

Bill Christou (pictured above with one of our valuable suppliers) joined Nova in 2009 as a partner. Bill is a specialist in both residential decking products and truck trailer flooring products. Bill is fluent in Bahasa Indonesia, Greek and English; he also speaks French as well as some basic Spanish and Portuguese. Bill grew up in Toronto, ON and earned a B.A. with Honors from the University of Toronto in Political Science and Philosophy, Christou briefly worked with Merrill Lynch in Money Market Banking and then travelled extensively throughout the world.

In 1991 Christou earned his Graduate Diploma in Asian Business and Management from Capilano College's APMCP Program. Shortly thereafter, Bill joined Nelson International Inc. of Vancouver, BC, Canada. For the next decade, Christou lived in Indonesia and managed the Asian based purchasing for Nelson's tropical hardwood program which he directed into a $30 million annual program.

After completing his bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Oregon in 2010, Stephen started with Nova USA Wood Products in June of that same year. By November, Stephen was the lead sales associate for the TrailerDecking.com web program. Since that time, Stephen has helped grow the TrailerDecking.com brand to become the leading online retailer of Apitong, Laminated Truck Flooring, and truck flooring essentials.

In 2022, due to growing demand in the marketplace, TrailerDecking.com expanded its sales team and Stephen was promoted to Sales Manager. He currently leads the TrailerDecking.com team while also continuing to support the company in an outside sales role.

Drew has been calling on the Truck Trailer and Truck Body OEM's and aftermarket distributors for the past forty years selling them wood products, aluminum extrusions, roll formed steel, plastic mud flaps and rubber products. He has sold imported floors and Apitong for Nelson International for 7 years and then Rockland Wood Products for 3 years.

He's a graduate of Florida State University with a degree in marketing. Drew has been based in the Atlanta area for over thirty years and handles most of our business in the Southeast U.S.

Lauren is a graduate of Kennesaw State University and has worked for several years in sales, marketing, and the legal industry. She finally decided to follow in her father’s (Drew Blake) footsteps in 2018 and joined him in selling to manufacturers and distributors. She thrives on building and maintaining relationships with her customers and enjoys seeing her customers succeed both professionally and personally. Outside of work, you can find her hiking, playing tennis, traveling, volunteering, and sometimes appearing in tv series and movies.

Dan has over twenty years of experience in increasingly responsible roles within purchasing, marketing and sales at several companies involved in both the truck-body and trailer industry including Trailmobile Parts & Service Corp, Great Dane Trailers and Whiting Door Manufacturing. In his most recent position, Dan served as National Sales Manager for Earthwise Plastics. His experience is enhanced by his BBA in Management from the University of Cincinnati.

We know that Dan's extensive knowledge and contacts within the transportation industry will prove to be valuable in helping you with your flooring needs. We consider ourselves fortunate to have Dan with us as we continue to deliver our quality wood flooring products to you.

Robert has been the OEM Sales expert at Nova since October 2023. With over 25 years of progressive leadership in Supply Chain, Robert brings a wealth of experience to our team. His journey includes a notable stint as VP of Supply Chain and Strategic Sourcing for Kentucky Trailer, where he spent 17 successful years. Born and raised in Southern Indiana, Robert obtained his degree in Business Management from Indiana University SE. What he loves most about his career in Supply Chain is building relationships, which he continues in his new role.

Outside of work, Robert enjoys traveling and cherishing moments with his family and friends.

Conrado Treviño is a Product Specialist at TrailerDecking.com with a focus on creating business opportunities in Mexico. Conrado was born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico, and has an MBA from TecMilenio University. His mother tongue is Español but, he is fluent in English and he is studying Mandarin Chinese. He enjoys traveling to new and exciting places and loves cheering for his hometown baseball club, the Monterrey Sultanes.

Prior to joining our team, Conrado was on the other side of the table as Purchasing Manager at trailer manufacturer “Talleres Lozano” for over three years, achieving wins like spearheading a new purchasing initiative which created a company record $6 million savings in a single year! Our customers appreciate the extensive knowledge and contacts which Conrado has within the Mexican transportation industry and are always excited to work with him.

Give Conrado a call and let him show you how TrailerDecking.com can help you save money while more effectively satisfying your flooring needs. If you struggle with English, Conrado is your guy, don't hesitate to call or get in touch over WhatsApp.

Scott is an accomplished sales executive with over 38 years of experience in sales and marketing within the manufacturing, OEM, and transportation industries. He joined Nova USA Wood in October 2024 for OEM Sales, where he will focus on customer retention, business growth, and OEM partnerships. Additionally, Scott has served on the Board of Directors for the Jasper County Airport (since January 2023), contributing to local aviation development.

Previously, Scott was Vice President of Sales at Maximus Group (March 2023 - August 2024) in Lafayette, Indiana, where he led sales initiatives and optimized customer service management. His decade-long role as Director of Sales at Haldex Brake Systems (April 2013 - March 2023) helped him hone skills in team building, CRM, and sales strategy. Earlier positions included leadership roles at Motor Wheel CVS and Talbert Manufacturing Inc., where he handled business development, pricing systems, and major accounts.

In his spare time, Scott likes scuba diving, golfing, and cycling. He graduated from Southern New Hampshire University.

Meagan Moran has always been highly motivated. From early on in her career she worked with special needs children and volunteered with assisted living for seniors, before moving on to manage at NW Self Storage for over 5 years.

By the time she joined the Nova team in 2019 she was already attending Business Management classes at Portland Community College and continued her studies while working full-time. Meagan started at Nova as an Office Support Specialist, assisting with samples and small packages, but it didn’t take long for her to grab the reins and start working with Sales and warehouse management. And now Meagan is the Operations Manager for both of Nova’s locations in Forest Grove and Memphis Tennessee, travelling frequently between the two warehouses.

Meagan’s drive and organization skills are key to Nova’s continued operational effectiveness. When not working or studying she enjoys remodeling her home, travelling for fun, and supporting the community by attending and working at local events

Micah joined Nova in December of 2023 as our Wood Technology Expert. He is responsible for technical support to our sales team and customers, product documentation including technical drawings and designs, product testing and development.

Prior to Nova, Micah served 8 years in the U.S. Air Force. After his service he joined the wood products industry as a fine woodworker specializing in reproduction of architectural moulding and millwork. After three years in industry, he attended Oregon State University earning a B.S. in Renewable Materials and an M.S. in Wood Science from the department of Wood Science and Engineering.

Following graduate school Micah worked as an applications engineer for Arclin (a chemical company specializing in adhesive applications for wooden substrates) where he was responsible for experimental design, product development, and standard compliance. In his free time Micah enjoys woodworking, backpacking, and spending time with his bonsais.