Wildwood Trading Group Appoints Capital Markets Veteran Luke Warford as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer

Former hedge fund executive to drive financial strategy, risk management, and operational scale as company expands national market presence.

TUALATIN, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wildwood Trading Group, a rapidly growing North American lumber sales and distribution firm, today announced the appointment of Luke Warford as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Warford now oversees the company’s financial strategy, operational execution, and market-based risk management programs as Wildwood continues to expand its national footprint. Wildwood has experienced significant growth since its founding in 2018, driven by strategic supply partnerships and expanding customer demand.

Warford brings more than two decades of leadership in financial markets, capital allocation, and operational scale. He most recently served as President and Co-Founder of Parsifal Capital Management, where he led firm operations and core business initiatives. Prior to Parsifal, Warford spent nearly 15 years at Bridger Capital LLC, rising to COO/CFO and Head Trader, overseeing firmwide trading operations, risk systems, and financial infrastructure during a period of sustained institutional growth.

Warford also co-founded BelliVadum Vineyards in 2008 in Oregon with his wife, Lindsay.

“Luke brings a sophisticated understanding of capital markets, risk management, and operational excellence to Wildwood,” said Grant Phillips, Co-President of Wildwood Trading Group. “His background building and scaling investment organizations aligns with Wildwood’s mission to modernize lumber trading through disciplined execution, strong financial systems, and data-driven market strategy.”

At Wildwood, Warford will lead financial planning, capital strategy, cash-flow optimization, and operational systems, supporting Wildwood’s continued expansion. He will also drive derivative-based risk management programs utilizing lumber futures and related market instruments to support supplier and customer price stability.

“Wildwood operates at a critical intersection of commodities, supply chain performance, and strategic capital deployment,” said Warford. “The business is scaling rapidly, and I am excited to help advance its operational sophistication, strengthen market risk systems, and support disciplined long-term growth.”

Warford earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Notre Dame – Mendoza College of Business.

About Wildwood Trading Group

Founded in 2018, Wildwood Trading Group is a leading lumber sales and distribution company serving independent sawmills and a broad national customer base across the United States. The company combines deep industry relationships with market-based trading expertise and operational efficiency to deliver consistent supply, competitive pricing, and premium-grade lumber products. The company is headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon.

www.wildwoodtg.com