08/19/2026
Join us in welcoming Ray Tharpe to the Cleereman Industries team! Ray will be joining us starting in September as our Sawmill Sales & Design Specialist, bringing his experience and expertise to the team.
Ray is a fifth-generation logger and sawmiller. Ray brings 26+ years of hands-on hardwood sawmill experience — from operating and servicing equipment to 11 years running his own millwright and installation company.
Paul Cleereman says, Ray doesn't just know sawmill equipment on paper — he's built it, installed it, ran it, troubleshot it, and fixed it himself!
When he's not at the mill, you'll find Ray outdoors hunting, fishing, riding side-by-sides, or spending time with his daughter Addi.
We’re excited to have Ray on board!