Now in its 13th year, 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 80 industry professionals have shared their influencers, insights and strategies that earned them recognition.

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.

Read the stories behind these leading executives: the influences, insights and strategies that earned them recognition. The full list of movers and shakers in the woodworking industry, as recognized by Woodworking Network, can be found here.

Meet the 2020 Wood Industry Market Leaders   Recognized in 2020 for their achievements in the workplace, industry and community are (pictured beginning top left): Bill French, owner of Wood-Mode LLC; Michael Evans, president and CEO at Bestar-Bush; Andrew Campbell, president and CEO of Eastern Millwork Inc.; Wendy Scott, co-founder of Boutique Closets and Cabinetry; Kent Bowie, president and CEO at Metrie; and John Bray, CEO of Vanguard Furniture.
Meet the 2019 Wood Industry Market Leaders   Recognized in 2019 for their achievements in the workplace, industry and community are (pictured beginning top right): Caroline Castrucci, vice president of Administration at Laurysen Kitchens Ltd.; Tom Happ, president of Closet Works; Caroline Hipple, president of Norwalk Furniture; Jimmy Thornberry, president at Powell Valley Millwork; and Keith Morgan, owner of Bespoke.
Meet the 2018 Wood Industry Market Leaders   Recognized in 2018 for their achievements in the workplace, industry and community are (pictured beginning top left): Jeff De Lonay, Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork Co. Inc.; Max Verkamp, Indiana Furniture; Ola Yoder, Kountry Wood Products; Gat Caperton, Gat Creek; Ralph Fehr, Elias Woodwork & Mfg. Ltd.; Ron Montbleau, Montbleau & Associates; and Lisa Adams, LA Closet Design.
Meet the Elite: A compendium of Market Leaders since 2009   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. The next call for nominations is June 2021. Those interested in submitting nominations are asked to 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.