Dave is currently V.P. of Sales for Cole Hardwood, Inc., located in Logansport, IN. He started his career in 1979, with the John I. Shafer Lumber Co., as a lumber inspector, then as Yard Superintendent. In 1986, the company was sold and became Cole Hardwood, Inc.

Bramlage has served the industry on several boards and associations. Currently he is one of nine Honorary Board members for the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association, he is a member of the National Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association’s Board of Manager, and is serving as the Chairman of the American Hardwood Export Council.

He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Resources from Ball State University.