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VOLUME FIFTEEN • ISSUE ONE
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Meet the Board of Directors

Matt Krig, President
Northland Woodworks A publication of the Cabinet Makers Association
Blaine, MN • (763) 786-4783
[email protected]

Keith Kreppein, Vice President
Olde Saratoga Millwork
South Glen Falls, NY • (518) 376-1797 IN THIS ISSUE
[email protected]

David Buchsbaum, Secretary
Beacon Custom Woodwork, Inc
Atlanta, GA • (404) 292-1550 4 Message from the President
[email protected]

Scott Comstock, Treasurer 6 From the Executive
Woodperfect Custom Cabinetry Director’s Desk
Forney, TX • (972) 514-4190
[email protected] 8 Member Shop Profile: Cabinet
Leland Thomasset, Board Member Concepts by Design
Taghkanic Woodworking
Pawling, New York • (845) 855-5018 14 Associate of the Quarter:
[email protected] Federated Insurance
Mike Mitchell, Board Member
Burger Boat 18 Shop Chef
Manitowoc, WI • (920) 684-1600
[email protected] 20 CMA Members List
Tracy Yarborough, Board Member
Maple River Woodworks
Coward, SC • (843) 389-9440
[email protected]



Past Presidents
Tracy Yarborough - Coward, SC
Joe Knobbe - Waukegan, IL
Sean Benetin - Bernardsville, NJ
Adam Rose - Sterling, CO
Charles Wilson - Cedar City, UT
Keith Hill - Apex, NC
Brad Phelps - Cedar City, UT
Jim McDermott - St Thomas, VI

Executive Director
Dave Grulke
P.O. Box 14276
Milwaukee, WI 53214-0276
(414) 377-1340
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Furthermore the Cabinet Makers Association does not accept any legal responsibility for the results of the use by readers of any
kind of information or advice given in this publication.

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Life Lessons Learned


by Matt Krig, CMA President
rowing up around the business, there was never a shortage of things that needed
to be done. This was great when I was a teenager needing money for a mountain
G bike or parts to build a go-kart. I began working the summer I turned 13. That
year my dad purchased the building we are currently in. From there we spent several
months planning and executing the new shop, setting it up so that everything would be
just right. Like most teenagers working their first summer job, my brain ran like a taxi
meter, constantly keeping tabs up to the minute, so I knew how close I was to my next
big purchase. My mind was never so much in my work as it was dreaming about dirt bikes, new fishing
equipment, maybe even a Camaro or Firebird, if the grass grew fast enough (my lawn mowing/ fertilizer
scheme that blew up in my face is a story for another day).
That first summer of work, my grandfather had recently retired and was spending a lot of time and ef-
fort helping my dad out with things around the new building and was also keeping an eye on me and my
projects. I was a wet behind the ears expert who didn’t like being told how to do things by my dad and my
grandfather. More often than not, I found myself working with just my grandpa at the new building, while
my dad was busy running the business in the old building. At first it really wore on me being corrected
on everything from how to correctly use a hacksaw to how to properly operate a push broom. I quickly
learned that there was a right way and a wrong way of doing things, and that I needed to give my full at-
tention to the job in front of me. Not that my grandfather was impatient or mean; in fact, he was the exact
opposite. He did, however, expect me to be on my toes and always thinking a few steps ahead.

My grandfather grew up very poor and had seven kids of his own, so money was always tight. As a result, he
spent a lot of time building things he needed from scratch or salvaging this or that and just making do with what
he had. Even though he eventually lived in the suburbs, he always maintained a pile of scrap iron (named the
junk pile by us grandchildren), surplus projects and parts in quantity that would make any farmer proud.

Best of all, he had his “junk” all inventoried in his head for just the right time and application. I really can’t
think of too many things he owned that weren’t recycled from a previous life. There are a few worth mention-
ing: a homemade air compressor, made from a well tank; a 1” edge sander that was powered by a car genera-
tor with a simple adjustment and tensioning system that used strips of old 73” timesaver belts; mountains of
baby food jars filled with salvaged nuts and bolts as well as nails he had painstakingly pulled from boards
straightened and organized. There was also an old garage a few blocks away that he disassembled piece by
piece, hauling it home a trailer load at a time, reassembling it in his backyard to store more projects and parts.
Not to mention, tool boxes full of gadgets and gizmos to make mechanical projects easier and faster. My per-
sonal favorite was the homemade water vapor injection system he installed on his car’s carburetor to increase
gas mileage, which he tested on a cross country summer vacation with the family.
I was always welcome to bring a project into my grandfather’s workshop to challenge his mechanical
mind, but the rules were clear: he’d help me solve the problem and figure out a game plan, but in a way
where I learned to figure it out and draw on previous experiences. Often, he helped when I was stuck or
doing something wrong, but was careful to have me do the actual work so that I would develop practical
skills rather than theories.
There was one exception: welding. My grandfather was a master welder, so for many years there was
simply no point in trying to do what he could do with regard to welding. It wasn’t until thousands of welds
almost 15 years later that he finally asked me to do some welding for him. Even though nothing was said,
we both knew there was room for improvement on my part.
My grandfather drilled into me the importance of going the extra mile, maintaining the equipment and
keeping fluids up and grease topped off. He probably felt so strongly about taking care of things because
he couldn’t fathom what they cost in the first place and because he spent so many years before he retired as
a tractor trailer mechanic, so often repairing much of what he felt was preventable.
Occasionally, Grandpa would show up for a surprise inspection in the Red Caprice with the ever-growing
rust spots on the doors and grill me on the last time that I’d greased all of the bearing in the shop. He
always had a way of keeping me on my toes.
continued on page 6


The Cabinet Makers Association is fortunate to have qualified leaders. Associations need excellent leadership in order to remain
healthy and grow. The Board of Directors has been established not only to direct the course of the Association, but also to meet
your needs, act as a point of contact and answer association related questions.

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Putting the Cap on a Groundbreaking Year



by Dave Grulke, CMA Executive Director We launched a new regional event in October 2014. The
he CMA entered its 17th year of existence in 2014, and first Design and Build a Kitchen for Habitat Day saw about
much of the custom woodworking industry has significant- 40 shop owners, managers and sponsors come together to
T ly changed since it began on a cold December day in an donate 100% of the materials and 100% of the labor to build
office in Chicago. We’ve seen healthy, growing markets for the an entire set of kitchen cabinets for a very deserving family
goods and services created and consumed within this industry, in Owensboro, KY. We’ll continue this kind of event in 2015,
and we’ve been through a recession that took its toll on many with the next Build for Habitat Day scheduled for February
who were in this business. The best way I can describe 2014 is 20 in Winter Haven, FL. We hope you can join us for one of
a year of transition and of renewed optimism by many of us. these outstanding events where we will produce something of
significant value while networking with others in our industry
We began the year with the first ever co-location of two trade show and/or that you would consider hosting a similar event in your area.
giants – KBIS and the Builders Show – whose officials saw the You will come away with a wonderful feeling of accomplishment by
wisdom of bringing together the home building and kitchen/bath doing something for someone else who truly needs your help and ap-
industries in a single setting for their showcase events. Their insight preciates your generous donation of time, materials and talent.
paid off. In January 2015, The International Surfaces Event and two
other shows joined them concurrently in Las Vegas. This new event Our live webinars are now delivering business management and
has a new name as well – the Design and Construction Week (DCW). technical topics, with many of them coming from both shop own-
The CMA participated as an exhibitor, specifically to introduce show ers’ experiences as well as from technical experts in the subject
attendees to custom cabinetry and woodworking as well as to our matter. We will be adding a number of brand new sessions in
members. We provided an introductory service where sales leads gen- 2015, reaching further and providing guidance into some of the is-
erated at this show will be forwarded at no charge to CMA members sues we face in our individual businesses. You will likely be able
who have registered to receive them. to learn more about recruiting and training new employees, legal
issues, marketing and advertising, growth strategies, strategic
Other tradeshows where the CMA exhibited and provided education- planning and a number of other areas where you have indicated
al sessions during 2014 included the Cabinets and Closets Confer- you would like to learn more. We will continue to record these
ence and Expo (held in Somerset, NJ) and a new one – Wood Pro sessions so you can view them at your convenience 24/7 if you
Expo (Baltimore, MD). Those shows are owned and produced by two cannot attend the live events.
trade press publishers (Woodworking Network and Cabinetmaker
FDM respectively) and the CMA participated with both as an edu- As 2015 rolls on, we’ll continue expand existing programming and
cational partner and exhibitor. And, of course, we cannot forget the develop new opportunities to reach out to our members, our industry
largest trade show of the year, the International Woodworking Fair and beyond to offer what our mission statement expresses simply and
(IWF-Atlanta) where the CMA exhibited and delivered 15 education- eloquently: “The mission of the Cabinet Makers Association shall
al sessions during the show’s run. We were by far the largest producer be to uphold the highest level of professionalism in the industry by
of education sessions at IWF and attracted the highest numbers of providing its members with networking opportunities, continuing
session attendees. We are very pleased with our partnership with IWF education, and ongoing professional development.”
as a main producer of educational programming for CMA members
and other interested custom wood shop owners and managers. Our Thanks for all you do to support the mission of the Cabinet Makers
role as educational partner with IWF has extended our reach into Association. We hope you will find yourself engaging with what we
the Design and Construction Week as we delivered two of our most have to offer in 2015 and helping yourself and your business become
popular educational sessions in Las Vegas in January 2015. better and stronger along the way.❖


President's Message … continued from page 4 As I think back to the mountain bikes, go-karts and money I was
so focused on as a teenager that are long since gone, I realize the
When parts were needed that were beyond what could be produced in real treasure was the time spent and the knowledge gained with
his basement workshop, Grandpa Pete knew just where to go and find my grandfather. These experiences taught me a lifetime of lessons
the exact right thing, no matter how obscure. To top it off, the prices about family, life, religion, politics, war and all things mechanical.
were always next to nothing. We rode all over town in his old red There’s not much I can’t fix or build as a result of what he shared
Caprice with the saggy headliner and the custom rearview mirror he with me. I have a resourcefulness and a problem-solving ability, for
had made that allowed you to see 180 degrees by only moving your which I give full credit to Grandpa Pete. I am forever grateful for
eyes. I can only describe the smell of his car as a mixture of the sweet the many days we spent together and the stories I was able to hear
smell of pipe tobacco and cutting oil. He showed me all of his favor- while we worked, from serving in WWII and traveling the world,
ite out-of-the-way places for bearings, electronics, gaskets, random to farming, hunting and working. He shared the great joy of friends
surplus deals and inventing supplies. As we set up the shop, we took and family, a cold beer, a hot cup of coffee, a good meal and having
a lot of trips to the local steel yards to get just the right scrap pieces a laugh. It won’t be the same without him, but I can’t look very far
to fabricate fences, lumber racks, machine bases, safety guards and and not see him all around. ❖
wide belt storage systems. Even today, I can look around the shop
and see so many little inventions and solutions of that Grandpa came
up with to what would have otherwise been annoyances.
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by Design







by Joel Meredith “My husband,” Shelley tells us, “was looking for a business to buy
he year was 2007. The housing market was in decline, remodel- and a small mom-and-pop cabinet shop was for sale. Matt had taken
ing was down, and the market collapse of 2008 was just over woodshop in high school and built our kids’ crib.”
T the horizon.
Over the last seven years, Matt and Shelley have taken that small four
In the midst of such circumstances, the success of the husband and man shop to an entirely new level, growing their business at a steady
wife team at Cabinet Concepts by Design would seem improbable clip. After setting up shop in November 2007 in a 6,000 sq. ft. shop,
as they “took the plunge” in November 2007, leaving their old jobs they expanded to a 30,000 sq. ft. facility in 2013. The new location
behind to purchase a small cabinet shop in Springfield, Missouri. includes a 1,000 sq. ft. showroom and 28,000 sq. ft. of production
space. Today, CCBD employs 20 full-time workers.
On top of all that, Shelley and Matt Wehner were a little green behind
the ears. “We have enough space at our new shop to expand,” comments Shel-
ley. “The great thing about the space we have is that we have a ton of
Prior to this new endeavor, Matt Wehner, one half of the team, was room to increase our volume and what we can offer without having to
a math teacher who had taken shop classes in high school. His wife, change locations for quite some time!”
Shelley, was a corporate account rep with a passion for interior de-
sign. Together they invested their life savings in purchasing Cabinet Matt, however, cautions that in spite of
Concepts by Design from its previous owners, another husband and their success, “I don’t believe we have
wife team. continued on page 10











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Member Shop Profile … continued from page 8
‘made it’ yet, but we are doing well after the first five hard years. The
last three years have been easier and we’ve been able to have more
fun with it since we have a customer base and we’ve established a
solid reputation.”

To achieve this sterling reputation, Shelley and Matt have made “We
design around your style” a mantra for how they do business from
start to finish.
When CCBD begins a new project, the first priority for them is to
understand their clients’ vision by asking questions about how they
imagine the space, how they want to use it and what its primary func-
tions will be.
“We regularly tap into the information that the CMA puts out and rely
From there, CCBD creates 3D project sketches with Cabinet Vision on the CMA for expert advice. Having a group of trade professionals
for their clients. Cabinet Vision saves CCBD a tremendous amount of to bounce ideas off of is incredibly valuable!” Shelley raves.
time since the program allows instant customization to help identify
what the customer wants. In that same approximate timeframe, CCBD has been growing a
steady clip of approximately 20 percent annually. This growth is
Combine optimal production practices with nothing but high qual- projected to continue into 2015, with current estimates indicating 15
ity material (no particle board to be found here), and you get a percent growth.
winning product.
“The long-term goals of our company are to become more of a
While dedication to quality has not changed since Shelley and Matt regional company instead of staying mainly local,” says Shelley. “We
first hatched their cabinet business eight years ago, the way they would like to offer a high-end, pre-finished line to ship out that others
acquire business has shifted radically. could design and install.”

“When we first started, we sold direct to the builders. We would pull While CCBD has big plans for the future, in the short-term they are
all building permits in our area that fit our niche, pick up the phone, looking to offer frameless cabinetry to their clients.
and start calling. Since we built a solid base,” explains Shelley, “most
of our business has been word of mouth and referral-based.” “This would allow us to offer a more contemporary cabinet and also
to compete in the closet sector. Our clients are already putting in nice
In addition to the referral-based work they get, CCBD also advertises closets, so it only makes sense,” Shelley tells us.
in Mid-Missouri’s 417 Home Magazine and features in the annual
HBA Home Show. Given the terrific resolve and creativity that CCBD has shown over
its first eight years, we look forward to great things from them over
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by Chris Hippler, President, Capital Letters Sales Collateral
he beginning of 2015 is a perfect time to assess the past year, de- After a new client meeting – and sometimes before – you want to
velop new goals and refine marketing plans for business growth. provide a “leave behind”, a pamphlet or brochure about your com-
T Here are some tips.
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Website case studies, biographies of your team, or a client list.

Your website is the front door of your business. The content should
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ASSOCIATE OF THE QUARTER

Federated Insurance




Who we are, what we do

n many ways, the insurance industry is a mirror image of our
diverse and dynamic society. Virtually no aspect of our culture
I is immune to risk. This is particularly true in our free enterprise
system, which is driven in large part by family-owned and oper-
ated businesses. More than a century ago, the founders of Federated
Insurance sensed the unique contributions family businesses made in
America. From this understanding has grown a commitment to serve
these companies in a way that extends well beyond merely selling
insurance products.

Where we came from
In 1904, a small group of Minnesota businessmen, concerned about
the high cost of fire insurance, decided to form their own mutual fire
insurance company. At the same time, a group of farm implement
dealers organized to address common industry problems, includ- By the 1960s, Federated was at a crossroads. The organization could
ing the high cost and unavailability of fire insurance. They felt that
continue as a stable, regional insurer, or it could expand into new ter-
insuring only loss-conscious, safety-minded policyholders through a ritories. Sensing an opportunity, company leaders expanded the com-
mutual company would result in reduced losses and reduced insur- pany into several more Midwestern and western states. Expansions
ance costs. After some investigation, the group took steps to launch continued throughout the years, and currently, Federated is licensed
their own mutual insurance company to resolve these issues
to do business throughout America, with the exception of Vermont
and Hawaii—an impressive testimony to its plan for growth.
Federated’s strong trade as-
sociation relationships were
instrumental in getting the ex-
pansion areas on a firm founda-
tion quickly. Once an exclusive
association recommendation
was acquired, marketing repre-
sentatives traveled large areas
of the state, calling on associa-
tion members.

For a large portion of the
1900s, implement association
recommendations accounted for
almost 100 percent of Feder-
ated’s commercial business. By John A. Buxton, son of
Federated Insurance’s first permanent home was completed in the end of the century, hundreds
1922 and became known as the “Original Building.” In 2014, it of specialty trade associations Federated Insurance Founder
Charles I. Buxton, held positions
was dedicated as the Charles I. Buxton Building, a tribute to the and national buying groups
Company’s founder. were exclusively recommend- of second vice president, first
vice president, president, and
ing Federated to their members. chairman of the board.
Mr. Charles I. Buxton managed the insurance company with the help A recent addition to this list of
of another employee. They approved applications, wrote policies, quality trade associations recommending Federated is Cabinet Mak-
handled correspondence, adjusted losses and, whenever possible, ers Association.
solicited new business. Direct writing, rather than selling through
independent agents, was unique at that time and a key building block “When we expanded our insurance offerings to the cabinet and
in Federated’s success. custom woodworking industry, our primary goal was to find an as-
sociation partner with a value-added approach to bringing benefits to
Mr. Buxton, a man of high integrity, became known for settling its members,” said Scott Warren, Federated Insurance vice president,
claims fairly. As the company’s reputation grew, so did the premium director of Association Risk Management Services. “CMA certainly
base. In addition to insuring implement dealerships, the company stood out as a member-centered organization that would help us
began writing fire insurance on dwellings, blacksmith shops, and auto deliver our specialized insurance and risk management programs to
garage operations. continued on page 16

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The 1985 addition of the C.I. Buxton
II building completed the expansion
of Federated Insurance’s complex in
downtown Owatonna, MN.



































• Direct Marketing – The more than 500 marketing representatives located
Associate of the Quarter … continued from page 14
throughout the contiguous 48 states make up a direct marketing force
unique in the insurance industry. The one-on-one relationship clients and
shops across the country. In 2012, CMA became our first partner in
this industry, and we are proud to be the association’s exclusively prospects develop with their Federated representative is a valued part of
endorsed insurance provider.” their total insurance package.
But, the Federated family knows it’s not always just about insur-
Where we are now ance. At the heart of the Federated legacy is corporate and employee
involvement in causes that center on bettering communities and lives
For more than a century, Federated has provided peace of mind to near and far. Federated employees are often found volunteering their
business owners through valued insurance protection. time, talents, and money as they routinely involve themselves in
helping others.
Just like Federated’s founders, today’s business owners want quality
insurance protection and risk management assistance tailored to meet
their specific needs. That’s why Federated seeks input from clients Why we do what we do
through various sources. Many innovative products and services have Federated was founded out of a need to fill a gap in the industry.
been developed based on discussions and research involving business From that singular directive has grown one of the country’s superior
owners. Federated’s Cabinet and Custom Woodworking Shield® line insurers today.
of coverages is an example of this. It was designed for a very specific
niche of the construction industry, based on feedback from cabinet If you ask us what we do, we say “sell insurance.” If you ask us why
makers and woodworkers who wanted more specialization from the we do what we do, we say, “to help our clients be the best they can
insurance industry. be.” Insurance is only a portion of our responsibility to every one
of our insured businesses. Even before a business owner decides to
In addition to insurance coverage, Federated’s industry-leading risk put his or her trust in Federated’s people and products, a relationship
management support is evident in the value-added services it delivers has been born that goes way beyond just an insurance policy. That
to each client. Clients have access to resources specifically designed relationship, along with our passion to help owners see their business
to help them develop their own solid risk management program, us- succeed, is why we do what we do.
ing proven techniques and innovative services.
Jack West, Federated Insurance national account executive, echoes
• Federated’s Shield Network®—an online source for risk management the importance of solid relationships in making a partnership like
support. the one between Federated and CMA work. “I really enjoy working
• The Risk Management Resource Center—remote risk management con- with CMA’s Executive Director, Dave Grulke. He always has his
sultation with trained risk consultants. members’ best interests in mind. When CMA chose to exclusively
• Risk Management Seminars—industry-specific seminars that provide recommend Federated, they demonstrated the association’s commit-
insight into an industry’s loss control needs. ment to offering first-rate benefits to their members. Being CMA’s
SM
• The Federated Employment Practices Network —an online resource for “Associate of the Quarter” is an honor, and we’re excited to get the
answers to HR questions and access to a network of independent employ- chance to show CMA members all the ways we can help them protect
ment law attorneys. the business they worked so hard to build.” ❖
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Recipes from Our Round Table







The Best Carp Recipe Ever


by Joe Knobbe
nyone who knows me well is well aware that eating and catching
fish – commonly known as “fishing” – are not two things that oc-
A cupy my time. That said, I have a very good friend of mine who
fishes quite regularly, and one evening we were having a few beers
when he related this story to me that happened to him a few years
back. I personally thought it was pretty funny and warranted sharing
with you as this issue’s Shop Chef recipe.

My favorite funny carp story is the time I had a nine hour fight with
a 9 lb. carp. This happened back during my Chain-o-Lakes days. I
had just finished casting out my lines and set all my rods in there rod
holders when my ugly, fresh-from-the-Walmart stick combo (I have
always been a real cheapo) jolted from its holder. Even though I was
only three feet away, I never even had a chance to grab it before it hit
the water.
The Best Carp Recipe Ever!
I was pretty bummed out about losing my new rod, but borrowed a
rod from a buddy and continued to fish on. Roughly nine hours later,
I decided to reel and re-bait; somehow I managed to haul in a giant Ingredients
bird’s nest of line.
• 3 carp (about 5 lbs.)
I started dragging the tangled up line out of the water and low and • 5 tbsp. butter, melted
behold I was happy to find my new rod at the end of the line, but • 1 bottle very cheap white wine
there was an even bigger surprise when I felt a sudden tug on the • Parsley
other end of the line and I realized I still had a fish on. I started • Lemon slices
pulling in the line hand over hand, by the time I got the fish to the • 12x2x4-in. plank
bank my hands where cut to shreds but after nine hours, I was
happy to land my trophy. Instructions

So then – here you have it… The. Best. Carp. Recipe. Ever! 1. Clean the fish nicely. Let it dry for two days in the sun.
2. Nail the fish to an Alder or Cedar pine board, cover with salt,
and after standing for two days cover with butter and put in
the smoker and bake slowly for six hours.

3. While the carp is in the smoker, drink the very cheap bottle of
white wine.

4. Remove plank and carp from smoker, pull the nails out,
throw the carp away and eat the nails and board after you’ve
garnished them with parsley and lemon – this is clearly the
best part of the fish.

Enjoy!
Serves: 0

Calories: (depends on if you drank the white wine)

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MEMBERS LISTS







Welcome New Members!

The following companies have recently joined us as general and associate members. Please join us in
welcoming them, seeking them out for your personal greeting and welcoming. I know they’d appreciate it!

NEW MEMBERS

CUSTOMER MEMBER TYPE PRIMARY CONTACT CITY/STATE WEBSITE
American Wood Design Inc General Michael Gilhool Claymont, DE http://www.americanwooddesign.com
Bainbridge Manufacturing Inc. Associate Christopher Mehler Waterville, WA http://www.BainbridgeMfg.com

Beaulieu Cabinetry, Inc General David Beaulieu Plaistow, NH www.beaulieucabinetry.com
Bickel Ventures LLC General John Bickel Frisco, TX

Blue Sky Woodworks LLC General Mick Harper Corrales, NM http://blueskywoodworks.com
Bos Brothers Inc. General Karim Bhibah Monteagl, NB http://www.bosbrotherscabinetdoors.com
Brave Construction, LLC General Jesse Cline Manassas Park, VA www.bravecws.com
Brunarhans Inc General Chuck Chmura East Woodstock, CT http://brunarhans.com/

Cabinotch Benefactor Mike Lee Owensboro, KY http://cabinotch.us/
Dras Cases, Inc. General Dean Rasmusson Lake Mills, IA http://www.drascases.com
Ex-Factory, Inc Associate James Sullivan Charlotte, NC http://www.exfactory.com

Lancaster Cabinet Company LLC Century David Allgyer Leola, PA http://www.lancastercabinetcompany.com
Letendre Custom Woodworks, Inc. General Dennis Letendre Hobe Sound, FL http://www.letendrewoodworks.com/
Master’s Builders Inc. General Rick Prat El Paso, TX http://mastersbuildersinc.wordpress.com
Mckay’s Custom Furniture General David Mckay Lansdowne, PA http://mckayscustomfurniture.com

MTB Artisans Century Chris Squier Maplewood, NJ http://www.mtbartisans.com/
North Shore Design & Build Inc. General Henry Rothschild Syosset, NY http://hdr-designs.com/
Oakwood Veneer Associate Ezra Drissman Troy, MI http://www.oakwoodveneer.com

Premier Woodworking LLC General Ken Quinn Brick, NJ http://premierwoodworkingusa.com/
Procter Custom Woodworking LLC General Stephen Procter Missouri City, TX http://www.procterwoodworking.com/
Richelieu America Associate Gary LeBlanc Sterling Heights, MI http://www.richelieu.com/us/en/

Sofo Kitchens General Radu Soos Maple Ridge, BC http://sofokitchens.com
Spalted Inc. General Hans Juntunen Portage, MI http://www.hpjwoodworks.com
Spartacraft Inc General Don Clark Connellys Springs, NC http://www.spartacraft.net/

Studio Puri General Sidd Puri Sammamish, WA http://studiopuri.com
Timbercraft Dovetail Drawers Associate James McGough New Milford, CT http://www.timbercraftdrawers.com/
True32.com Associate Danny Castle Richmond, KY http://www.true32.com
Ugol Woodworks LLC General Constantine Fedorets Pawtucket, RI http://ugol-wood.com

Versatile Cabinet & Solid Surface, Inc. General Mike Murray Logansport, IN http://www.versatilecabinet.com
Wilco Cabinet Makers Inc. Century Paul Wilinski Green Bay, WI http://wilcocabinets.com
Wolter’s Custom Cabinets LLC General Glenn Wolter Evansville, IL http://www.wolterscustomcabinets.com/

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ASSOCIATE MEMBERS


COMPANY SPECIAL PRIMARY CONTACT CITY/STATE WEBSITE
MEMBER STATUS
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company Stephanie Walchesky Sheboygan, WI http://www.acuity.com
Anderson America Corp – Omnitech David Paine Pineville, NC http://www.omnitech-systems.com/
Arkansas Wood Doors John W Allan Pottsville, AR http://www.arkansaswooddoors.com/
Art For Everyday Inc. Manoo Mahmoodi Toronto, ON http://www.afe-inc.com
Bainbridge Manufacturing Inc. Christopher Mehlert Waterville, WA http://www.BainbridgeMfg.com
Blum, Inc. Neal Horton Stanley, NC http://www.blum.com
Brown Wood Inc Benefactor Amy Mikal Lincolnwood, IL http://www.brownwoodinc.com/
Cabinotch Benefactor Mike Lee Owensboro, KY http://cabinotch.us/
CabParts, Inc. Stuart Thompson Grand Junction, CO http://www.cabparts.com
Castle, Inc. Benefactor Annette O’Connor Petaluma, CA http://www.castleusa.com
CCF Industries Benefactor Ken Clifton Apollo, PA http://www.ccfdrawers.com
Classic Designs By Matthew Burak Matthew Burak St Johnsbury, VT http://www.tablelegs.com
Colonial Saw Company, Inc. David Rakauskas Kingston, MA http://www.csaw.com
Columbia Forest Products Benefactor Todd Vogelsinger Greensboro, NC http://www.cfpwood.com
DBS Drawer Box Specialties Benefactor Jim Irving Orange, CA http://dbsdrawers.com
DC Distributing Bronze Dwayne Shultz Abbottstown, PA http://dc-dist.com/
Decore-ative Specialties Joel Boyles Monrovia, CA http://www.decore.com
Eagle Bay Cabinet Doors and Drawers Jason Lockhart Chuluota, FL http://www.eaglebaywood.com
EdgeCo. Inc. George Kaye Bay Shore, NY http://www.edgecoinc.com
Elias Woodwork & Mfg Ltd Bronze Jeremy Funk Winkler, MB http://www.eliaswoodwork.com/
Exel North America Inc - Kremlin Rexson Bronze Rhonda Joslin Plymouth, MI http://www.kremlinrexson-sames.com/en/usa/
Ex-Factory, Inc James Sullivan Charlotte, NC http://www.exfactory.com
Federated Insurance Platinum Jack West Owatonna, MN https://www.federatedinsurance.com/ws/
fi/index.htm
Festool USA/Tooltechnic Systems, LLC Platinum Michael Williams Lebanon, IN http://www.festoolusa.com
Finishing Brands LLC Chuck Scott Glendale Heights, IL http://finishingbrands.com/
Gemini Coatings, Inc. Doug Lacina El Reno, OK http://www.gemini-coatings.com
Gingrich Woodcraft Inc. Bronze Leon Gingrich Devlin, ON http://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/
gingrich
Grass America, Inc. Jan Fitzpatrick Kernersville, NC http://www.grassusa.com
Hafele America Co. Benefactor Mike Brewer Archdale, NC http://www.hafele.com/us
Hardware Resources David Tyler Bossier City, LA http://www.hardwareresources.com
Hoffmann Machine Company, Inc. Markus Hueber Valdese, NC http://www.hoffmann-usa.com
Josef’s Art Woodturning & Son, Inc. Oscar Kosic Hempstead, NY http://www.jawsinc.com
KCD Software Benefactor Tim Murphy South Yarmouth, MA http://kcdsoftware.com/
Keystone Wood Specialties, Inc. Sam Stolzfus Lancaster, PA http://www.keystonewood.com
Klingspor Abrasives, Inc. Pete Spuller Hickory, NC http://www.klingspor.com
KornerKing Pete Mai Big Falls, MN http://www.kornerking.com/
Kreg Tool Company Benefactor Scott Schaaf Huxley, IA http://www.kregtool.com
M.L. Campbell Robert Dieter Cleveland, OH http://www.mlcampbell.com
Microvellum Software Clay Swayze Central Point, OR http://www.microvellum.com/
Northway Industries, Inc. Don O’Hora Middleburg, PA http://www.northwayind.com
Oakwood Veneer Ezra Drissman Troy, MI http://www.oakwoodveneer.com
Osborne Wood Products, Inc. Christian Smedberg Toccoa, GA http://www.osbornewood.com
Pennsylvania Lumbermans Mutual Insurance Susan Cho Philadelphia, PA http://plmins.com/
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Members List … continued from page 21
Planit Solutions Paul Losavio Tuscaloosa, AL http://www.planit.com
Pollmeier Inc. Doug Martin Portland, OR http://www.pollmeier.com
ProHoods Barbara Simonsen Salt Lake City, UT http://prohoods.com/
Quickscrews International Corporation Bronze Rick Gentry Livermore, CA http://www.quickscrews.com/
Rev-A-Shelf Benefactor David Noe Jeffersontown, KY http://www.rev-a-shelf.com
Richelieu America Gary LeBlanc Sterling Heights, MI http://www.richelieu.com/us/en/
Roberts Plywood Co./ Die-Boards Inc. Benefactor Norman Roberts Deer Park, NY http://www.getwood.com
SawStop, LLC Matt Howard Tualatin, OR http://www.sawstop.com
SCM Group USA, Inc. John Park Duluth, GA http://www.scmgroupna.com/us/_home
Stiles Machinery Inc. Platinum Stephan Waltman Grand Rapids, MI http://www.stilesshop.com
The Original Saw Company Allen Eden Britt, IA http://www.originalsaw.com
Thermwood Corp. Jason Susnjara Dale, IN http://www.thermwood.com
Timbercraft Dovetail Drawers James McGough New Milford, CT http://www.timbercraftdrawers.com/
True32.com Danny Castle Richmond, KY http://www.true32.com
Valspar Corporation Carl Gaynor High Point, NC http://www.valsparwood.com/
Vortex Tool Company Inc Mike Serwa Schofield, WI http://vortextool.com/
WalzCraft Industries Inc. Brad Walz La Crosse, WI http://www.walzcraft.com
WEIMA America, Inc. Madison Burt Fort Mill, SC http://www.weimaamerica.com
Western Dovetail Max Hunter Vallejo, CA http://www.drawer.com
Williams & Hussey Machine Co., Inc. Stephen Carter Milford, NH http://www.williamsnhussey.com
Woodworker’s Supply, Inc. John Wirth Jr. Albuquerque, NM http://www.woodworker.com
Wurth Louis and Company Benefactor Vito Mancini Brea, CA http://www.wurthlac.com/

















































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