GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The National Woods Board (NWB) reelected five founding members to its board of directors. In accepting new three-year board terms, each of these visionaries demonstrated their commitment to helping the NWB fulfill its goal to prepare students for successful woodworking careers.

Newly re-elected members of the NWB Board of Directors include:

• Tim Fixmer, CEO of CCI Media, North Liberty, Iowa
• Jason Howell, President and CEO of Lockdowel, Davidson, North Carolina
• John LeTourneau, NWB Chair, retired Workforce Development Consultant/Strategist CO2 Partners, Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Scott Robinson, President, Concepts in Millwork, Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Molly Turner, Woods Manufacturing Instructor, Ignacio High School, Ignacio, Colorado

In addition, two board members who have completed their terms will continue providing their strategic insight, industry expertise, and advisory support to the NWB as Advisory Board Members. They are:

• Thomas Allott, Director of Talent Development, Stiles Machinery of Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Brian Donahue, President, Safety Speed Manufacturing of Ham Lake, Minnesota

At the heart of the NWB is the MiLL Method, a four-level, project-based curriculum advancing students from foundational safety and joinery to professional lean manufacturing. The NWB’s curriculum integrates the Woodwork Career Alliance (WCA) credentials, ensuring that students learn verifiable, job-ready skills. Additionally, the NWB continues to strengthen the bridge between education and industry by cultivating employer partnerships and collaborating with key trade associations to ensure its curriculum meets the diverse needs of the modern woodworking sector.

To learn more about the NWB’s programs or explore partnership opportunities, contact Amanda Conger, NWB Executive Director, at [email protected].

About the National Woods Board
The National Woods Board (NWB) is a non-profit organization focused on solving the woodworking industry's skilled labor shortage by creating a national pipeline of trained workers, bridging the gap between high school education and careers, and replicating the successful models like the MiLL Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The NWB develops standardized, industry-relevant curricula for high schools and colleges, connecting students with career opportunities in advanced wood manufacturing. NWB integrates Woodwork Career Alliance (WCA) skill standards and credentials into its curriculum to ensure students graduate with verifiable, job-ready skills. Learn more about the NWB’s programs and how to get involved with supporting its vital mission at NationalWoodsBoard.org.