Meet the 2024 Wood Industry Market Leaders. These six elite individuals successfully lead their companies while navigating the economic, labor and other issues impacting today’s wood products producers. 

The 2024 Wood Industry Market Leaders are (pictured clockwise beginning top left):

• Brian Krenke, president and CEO, KI
• Rick Coffey, president and COO, McCreary Modern 
• Barbara Snook, vice president, Custom Spaces & Manufacturing, The Container Store
• Alex Legall, CEO, Forte™ Opening Solutions
• Marc Sanderson, president and owner, Wilkie Sanderson, INNERGY
• Jeff Bellows, owner/operator, Jeff Bellows Construction

On the links below are the stories behind this year’s leading executives, including the influencers, insights, and efforts that have made them a success and helped earn them recognition by Woodworking Network and their peers. As demonstrated in these profiles, this group is innovative, inspiring, and committed to the sustainability of their businesses and the industry. Their dedication extends beyond their professional pursuits, as they volunteer their time and effort to support others in the community. Read their stories.

	Brian Krenke, president and CEO, KI
	Rick Coffey, president and COO, McCreary Modern
	Barbara Snook, vice president, Custom Spaces & Manufacturing, The Container Store
	Alex Legall, CEO, Forte™ Opening Solutions
	Marc Sanderson, president and owner, Wilkie Sanderson, INNERGY
	Jeff Bellows, owner/operator, Jeff Bellows Construction

About the program
Now in its 16th year, Woodworking Network’s Wood Industry Market Leaders program pays tribute to outstanding men and women in North America who have made an impact, not only at their companies, but within the wood products industries, including: cabinetry, residential and contract furniture, architectural woodwork, closets and home organization, flooring, components, retail fixtures, and fenestration. Including this year’s honorees, 106 people have shared their stories, goals and advice since the program’s inception in 2009. (View the list of past Market Leader honorees.)

For additional information on the Wood Industry Market Leaders or to nominate an individual for recognition, email [email protected].  Also visit WoodworkingNetwork.com/Market-Leaders to read more on this year’s class, as well as past Market Leader honorees.