2016 Wood Industry Market Leaders revealed
2016 Wood Industry Market Leaders
2016 Wood Industry Market Leaders(clockwise from upper left): Farooq Kathwari, Ethan Allen Interiors; Paul Wellborn, Wellborn Cabinet; Todd Wegman, Stevens Industries; Sylvain Garneau, Groupe Lacasse; Brian Preston, Lamon Luther; Rick Thaler, OGB Architectural Millwork; Bob Lewis, Closet & Storage Concepts; and Jack Lansford Jr., Decore-ative Specialties.

Meet the 2016 Wood Industry Market Leaders, an elite group of woodworking professionals successfully meeting competitive and economic challenges facing North American businesses, and turned them to their advantage. The companies under their leadership are thriving – a fact highlighted by the number of firms included in this year’s FDMC 300 listing. These elite individuals also will be honored at a recognition event. Stay tuned for more details.

http://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/events-contests/market-leaders/wood-industry-market-leader-farooq-kathwari-ethan-allen-interiors

Farooq Kathwari, chairman, president & CEO, Ethan Allen Interiors Inc.

Paul Wellborn, president & CEO, Wellborn Cabinet Inc.

Todd Wegman, president, Stevens Industries Inc.

Sylvain Garneau, chairman & CEO, Groupe Lacasse

Jack Lansford Jr., president, Decore-ative Specialties

Bob Lewis, CEO, Closet & Storage Concepts/More Space Place

Rick Thaler, president, OGB Architectural Millwork

Brian Preston, founder & director, Lamon Luther

(Click here to view a list of previous years Wood Industry Market Leaders.)

On the links above find the stories behind this year’s leading executives: the influences, insights and strategies that earned them recognition. The endeavors of these leaders also extend beyond the realm of their businesses, to working for the betterment of their respective industries and their communities, through volunteer efforts, philanthropic endeavors, or work in creating jobs to help those not as fortunate. For more on the Wood Industry Market Leaders, visit WoodworkingNetwork.com/Market-Leaders. These elite individuals also will be honored at a recognition event. Stay tuned for more details.

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Karen Koenig | Editor

Karen M. Koenig has more than 35 years of experience in the woodworking industry, including visits to wood products manufacturing facilities throughout North America, Europe and Asia. As senior editor, her responsibilities include writing and editing for Woodworking Network publications FDMC Magazine and Closets & Organized Storage Magazine, as well as the website. She also oversees many of Woodworking Network's special projects and programs, including Red Book: Resource Guide for Best Practice, FDMC 300, 40 Under 40, and the Wood Industry Market Leaders. She can be reached at [email protected].