Overview:
• Cincinnati's Huber Lumber, a historic lumber supplier, has been acquired by local entrepreneur Rodrigo Williams.
• The company will maintain its name and services, with plans to expand product offerings.
• Williams, CEO of RWB Properties & Construction, is committed to community engagement and has launched a carpentry apprenticeship program.
By Matt Koesters
Rasor
After more than a century of serving the Greater Cincinnati region’s high-end home renovations market, Huber Lumber in Norwood is changing hands. Huber Lumber has been purchased by local businessman Rodrigo Williams, owner of RWB Properties & Construction.
“For more than 120 years, the Huber name has been synonymous with quality lumber products and materials in Greater Cincinnati,” Williams said. “That’s an amazing accomplishment, and I couldn’t in good conscience change the name of a company that has built up so much good will over the years. Being able to purchase a company of this stature is a tremendous privilege.”
Little will change for current Huber Lumber customers. The company will continue to sell building materials for construction, renovation and interior finishing projects.
Williams anticipates expanding commercial supplier operations and adding several new products, including windows, doors, rebar, countertops and cabinets
Former owners Randy and Jelena Huber have agreed to stay on and lead operations during the ownership transition.
“Huber Lumber has done business with Rodrigo and RWB for many years, and our past dealings have always been positive and professional,” said Randy Huber.
“The great relationship between us gives me confidence that the company that bears our family name will be in good hands for many years to come.”
Rodrigo Williams is the CEO of RWB Properties & Construction LLC, RWB Environmental LLC, RWB Trucking LLC and B&B Mechanical Services Inc. Williams is a Cincinnati native and earned his B.S. degree at the University of Cincinnati. He has over 15 years of entrepreneurial and construction management experience.
RWB Construction has been in business since 2008 and is one of the largest minority-owned construction companies in the Tri-State area specializing in interior finishing.
Rodrigo said he is extremely passionate about giving back to the community. He believes in the power of connecting people and fostering partnerships through community. He has recently launched his 12-week apprenticeship program that focuses on the training of carpentry skills. Upon graduation, students will have the ability to land employment with some of the region’s top construction companies.
Founded by Cincinnati native and entrepreneur Rodrigo Williams in 2008, RWB Properties & Construction first carved out its niche in the interior finishing space, and now is the region’s premier provider of large-scale residential housing and remodeling services.
Notable past and current clients include Cincinnati Public Schools and the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority.
RWB Properties & Construction is EDGE certified in Ohio, as well as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) in Ohio, an MBE and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) in the City of Cincinnati, an NAICS Association Code 425120 Wholesale Trade Agent and Broker, and a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 3 Business.