UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: August 24, 2004
UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
| Michigan (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 2801 East Beltline, N.E. Grand Rapids, Michigan (Address of principal executive office) | 00-22684 (Commission File Number) | 38-1465835 (IRS Employer Identification No.) 49525 (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:(616) 364-6161
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| Section 5. | Corporate Governance and Management |
| Item 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers |
| On August 24, 2004,Universal Forest Products appointed Mark A. Murray to its Board of Directors. Mr. Murray has served as President of Grand Valley State University since July 2001. Prior to his appointment to the presidency of Grand Valley State University, Mr. Murray was employed by the State of Michigan, most recently as Treasurer for the State of Michigan. It is expected that Mr. Murray will be appointed to the Audit Committee. |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| Dated: August 30, 2004 | UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. (Registrant) By: /s/ Michael R. Cole —————————————— Michael R. Cole Principal Financial Officer and Treasurer |