SLB Welcomes Tim Lukoshus as Director of Finance

The Softwood Lumber Board is pleased to announce that accounting veteran Tim Lukoshus is joining the SLB as Director of Finance.

Lukoshus will lead the SLB’s financial management and core accounting functions. In this role, he will oversee timely financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with the organization’s strategic priorities. His leadership is expected to further professionalize operations, support informed decision-making at the executive and board levels, and bolster the SLB’s integration of automation and AI to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Lukoshus joins the SLB through his role as accounting manager at association management firm Smithbucklin, where he has managed accounting operations for professional societies and associations across healthcare, business trade, and technology sectors over the past five years. A CPA and graduate of Purdue University, Lukoshus previously spent 10 years in public accounting with a Chicago-based firm.

“Tim brings a strong track record of financial discipline and operational rigor that will further professionalize the SLB’s financial management functions,” said Cees de Jager, SLB President and CEO. “His experience will be instrumental as we continue to enhance transparency, timeliness, and strategic decision-making across the organization.”

Lukoshus can be reached at Lukoshus@softwoodlumberboard.org.