ATLANTA - An enthusiastic crowd was on hand as honorees of Woodworking Network’s Wood Industry 40 Under 40 Class of 2024 were recognized last night at a special Leadership Reception. This year marks Woodworking Network’s 9th annual awarding of the 40 Under 40, which celebrates industry professionals who are making an impact at their jobs, in the community, and on the North American woodworking industry. Due to a tie, there are 41 honorees this year.

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“Once again, we are so impressed with the remarkable talent, dedication, and commitment shown by this year’s honorees. It is so satisfying to realize that this level of talent continues to be drawn to our industry, providing us with the reassurance that all that we have worked so hard to achieve has such a brilliant future at the hands of these young professionals. We are truly honored to recognize each of them and welcome them into the fold of the more than 320 alumni who represent the best and brightest among wood products manufacturers,” said Tim Fixmer, president and CEO of CCI Media, the parent of Woodworking Network. 

The 40 Under 40 Class of 2024 is sponsored by PaintLine and Allmoxy, and both PaintLine CEO Kyle Robinson and Allmoxy founder Brady Lewis, who is also a 40 Under 40 alum, congratulated the honorees. Members of the 2024 class are involved in cabinetry, furniture, closets/home organization, architectural woodwork, retail fixtures, wood components and supplier markets, as well as educational institutions.

“We are so proud of this year’s 40U40,” said Ryan Wagner, FDMC publisher. “They have accomplished so much and are great representatives for our industry, their companies, and communities. It is such an amazing group from many different backgrounds. Their stories are examples of hard work, determination, and success. It is our pleasure to honor them with this distinction.”

Honorees at the reception received a commemorative pin. They also were given an engraved plaque, provided by Epilog Laser.

2024 honorees also will be recognized in the October “Leadership” issue of FDMC and online at WoodworkingNetwork.com. More information on the 40 Under 40 can be found at WoodworkingNetwork.com/40-under-40. For inquiries about the recognition program email [email protected].