Recognized in 2025 as a Wood Industry Market Leader, Kristine Cox is vice president of Administration, Rowland Woodworking Inc., a well-known architectural woodwork firm. She is also recognized for her work in advancing and educating the next generation of industry workers.

Recognized in 2025 as a Wood Industry Market Leader, Randy Tallman is executive vice president and COO at The Stow Company, one of the largest and most recognized closet and home organization firms. Randy is also recognized for his work in advancing the panel products and closets industries.

Recognized in 2025 as Wood Industry Market Leaders , Andy Rosenband, CEO, and Jonathan Rosenband, president of Morgan Li, spearheaded the rebirth of the contract furniture and retail fixture maker after it was destroyed in a devastating fire. They are also recognized for their philanthropic efforts.

Joel Epstein, founder & CEO, Fabuwood. leads one of the fastest-growing privately owned cabinet firms. The company is ranked #37 on the FDMC 300. Joel is also recognized for his philanthropic efforts.

StarMark has introduced 15 new door styles and eight finishes, expanding its portfolio to meet the evolving preferences of homeowners and designers. This launch is part of a two-year initiative to refresh the StarMark brand and product line with bold, forward-looking offerings.

Recognized in 2025 as a Wood Industry Market Leader, Todd Wanek is president and CEO of Ashley Furniture Industries. Under his leadership, the world’s largest residential furniture manufacturer (FDMC 300 #1) has become even bigger and better. Todd is also recognized for his, and the company's, philanthropic efforts.

GLASGOW, Mo. — Heritage Wood Mills officially opened the doors of its new manufacturing facility in Glasgow, Missouri. State and local leaders joined the company for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community celebration. The event marked a significant milestone for Heritage Wood Mills, which is dedicated to producing premium, 100% Missouri-made cabinetry.

Meet the 2025 Wood Industry Market Leaders, a group of elite individuals who are not just helping their companies and brands survive, but thrive, all while navigating economic, labor, tariffs, and other issues impacting today’s top producers. They are (pictured top, left to right): Todd Wanek, Ashley Furniture Industries; Joel Epstein, Fabuwood; Andy Rosenband, Morgan Li; Jonathan Rosenband, Morgan Li; Randy Tallman, The Stow Company; Kristine Cox, Rowland Woodworking Inc.; and Brian Dougherty, ClosetMaid

Modular Closets will consolidate its manufacturing operations from three locations in New Jersey to an expanded facility in Kernersville, North Carolina.

Genesis Products, a leading manufacturer of interior laminated components, and Funder by Genesis, long-standing TFL panel experts, have debuted on Material Bank, the largest marketplace for architectural and design materials. The company said that the new partnership makes it easier than ever for architects, designers, and specifiers to discover and order samples from Genesis’ and Funder’s expansive portfolios.