Wood Defender is engineered for demanding, real-world conditions, but it’s built for anyone serious about doing the job right.
For professionals, that means contractor-grade performance, predictable coverage, and systems that support speed, consistency, and long-term results. For DIYers, it means access to the same professional-quality stain, paired with guidance, tools, and resources that remove guesswork and build confidence.
Wood Defender is proudly part of the Standard Paints, Inc. family, a company with deep roots in coatings manufacturing and a long-standing commitment to quality, control, and innovation.
That legacy matters. It means our products aren’t outsourced, white-labeled, or disconnected from the people who use them. Formulation, testing, and production happen under one roof, allowing us to engineer stains that perform consistently and evolve based on real feedback from the field.
We don’t operate in isolation. Wood Defender is actively engaged with the professionals and organizations shaping the future of exterior trades.
WE PROUDLY SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATE IN:
Behind every gallon of Wood Defender is a team that understands the realities of the jobsite. Our people work directly with contractors, applicators, dealers, and DIYers to answer questions, solve problems, and help projects succeed.
Whether it’s product selection, application guidance, training support, or troubleshooting in the field, our team is here to help professionals move faster, work smarter, and deliver results they can stand behind.
Brent Turner
President
Todd Steen
SVP, Sales & MarketingÂ
Daron Jones
VP, Operations
Alix StevensonÂ
VP, Research & DevelopmentÂ
Roy Branch
Director, WholesaleÂ
Zach Morgan
Outside Sales AssociateÂ
Laurel McEuen
Director, MarketingÂ
Brady LaGow
Director, Production
Mike Newman
Director, Retail
Melanie Ramirez
Director, Safety & Compliance
Dave Shepard
Director, Pre-Stain
Keeping production close means tighter quality control, faster innovation, and direct accountability. It allows us to stand behind every product we make and continuously improve it based on how it performs in the real world.
Wood Defender is more than a stain. It’s a system built around performance, people, and pride in the work.
Whether you’re protecting a fence line, growing a business, or tackling your next project at home, we’re here to help you do it right and make it last.
