Recognized in 2023 as a Wood Industry Market Leader, David Cutler is the founder and president of The Closet Works Inc., an award-winning home organization provider.

Recognized in 2023 as a Wood Industry Market Leader, JW Coady is CEO of Nations Cabinetry, one of the largest cabinet producers in North America and the largest tribal-owned kitchen and bath cabinet manufacturer in the United States.

Recognized in 2023 as a Wood Industry Market Leader, Brian Carson is president and CEO of AHF Products, the largest hardwood flooring manufacturer in the world.

The 2023 Wood Industry Market Leaders are (in alphabetical order): Brian Carson, president & CEO, AHF Products; JW Coady, CEO, Nations Cabinetry; David Cutler, president, The Closet Works Inc.; Janet Linly, CEO, Marge Carson Global; Fred Mortensen, CEO, Mortensen Woodwork Inc.; and Susan Pilato, founder, Mantra Inspired Furniture.

Groupe Miralis plans to invest $45 million for the start-up of two new high-automation manufacturing furniture plants, one in Saint-Anaclet-de-Lessard (near Rimouski) and another in Québec City.  

In a TEDx talk, respected multi-media artist Scott Grove discusses what is craftsmanship and how the term is applied in an age of increasing technology.

The 2022 Wood Industry Market Leaders are (in alphabetical order): Lisa Carlquist, president, Artisan Custom Closets; Kelly Dame, president & CEO, Woodgrain; Daniel Drapeau, president & CEO, Miralis; Scott Prillaman, senior vice president-U.S. Operations, Hooker Furnishings; and Kelly Victor-Burke, owner/CEO, Burke Architectural Millwork.

Kelly Victor-Burke is the owner/CEO of Burke Architectural Millwork. She spearheaded a team of business owners, educational partners and industry organizations in the creation and approval of the first Department of Labor registered apprenticeship in woodworking: Woodwork Manufacturing Specialist

Scott Prillaman is the senior vice president-U.S. Operations for Hooker Furnishings, one of the largest furniture manufacturers/providers in North America.

Lisa Carlquist is president of Artisan Custom Closets, one of the largest closet and home organization firms in North America.