Frierson Named to Louisiana-Pacific Board

Portland, OR, Feb. 5--Daniel K. Frierson, chairman & chief executive officer of The Dixie Group, has been elected to Louisiana-Pacific's board of directors, effective February 1. Mark A. Suwyn, LP chairman and chief executive officer, said, "Dan is a highly ethical, honest, and knowledgeable businessman. His experience with The Dixie Group will benefit LP as we work to complete the restructuring program announced last May and focus on improving our ongoing businesses." Frierson has more than 37 years of operational experience. He began his career with Dixie Yarns, Inc., now called The Dixie Group, in 1966. In 1969, Frierson moved to the Candlewick division, where he was promoted to sales manager in 1970. From 1975 to 1977, he served as vice president of the Candlewick division, and from 1977 to 1979, he served as president of the division and executive vice president of Dixie Yarns, Inc. In 1979, he became president of Dixie Yarns, Inc. and in 1987 was elected chairman of the board.