Woodworking Network's Wood Industry Market Leaders pays tribute to outstanding men and women that have made an impact, not only at their companies but within the various wood products industries: cabinet, residential furniture, contract furniture, architectural woodwork, store fixture, home organization and components. Since 2009, more than 100 industry professionals have shared their influencers, insights and strategies that earned them recognition.
The selection of honorees for this elite audience recognition program is done by the editors of Woodworking Network based on input from industry associations, editorial recommendations and submitted nominations. For information contact Karen Koenig at [email protected]. Market Leaders are recognized in the October "Leadership" issue of FDMC, online and at industry events.
This elite group has met the competitive and economic challenges facing North American companies and turned them to their advantage. Their endeavors 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 less fortunate.
See below to read about the 2025 Market Leaders as well as past honorees.
Recognized in 2025 for their achievements in the workplace, industry and community are (pictured beginning top left): Todd Wanek, president & CEO, Ashley Furniture Industries; Joel Epstein, founder & CEO, Fabuwood; Andy Rosenband, CEO, Morgan Li; Jonathan Rosenband, president, Morgan Li; Randy Tallman, EVP & COO, The Stow Company; Kristine Cox, vice president of Administration, Rowland Woodworking Inc.; and Brian Dougherty, vice president of Sales, ClosetMaid PRO Building Division. | 
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Recognized in 2024 for their achievements in the workplace, industry and community are (pictured 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; and Jeff Bellows, owner/operator, Jeff Bellows Construction. | 
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Recognized in 2023 for their achievements in the workplace, industry and community are (pictured beginning top left): Brian Carson, president & CEO, AHF Products; JW Coady, CEO, Nations Cabinetry; Susan Pilato, founder, Mantra Inspired Furniture; Fred Mortensen, CEO, Mortensen Woodwork Inc.; Janet Linly, CEO, Marge Carson Global; and David Cutler, president, The Closet Works Inc. | 
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Since 2009, Woodworking Network has paid tribute to market leaders in the wood products industry that have made an impact — not only at their own companies but also on the industry as a whole. Represented are persons from all segments of the secondary woodworking industry, including: residential furniture, contract/office furniture, cabinets, closets/home storage, store fixture, architectural woodwork, window and door, and wood components. Click on the names to view their stories. |  |
The Wood Industry Market Leaders is an audience recognition program and the selection of honorees is done by the editors of Woodworking Network based on input from industry associations, editorial recommendations and submitted nominations. For information contact Karen Koenig at [email protected]. Current and past Market Leaders are recognized in the October "Leadership" issue of FDMC, online and at industry events.
