Verify In Field: The Millwork Podcast

Text us your feedback on the podcast! In this episode, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Jeff Richard, Millwork Engineer at Dovetail Wood and Metal, Executive Secretary of the Texas AWI Chapter, and Technical Chair for Cabinetmaking at Texas SkillsUSA.  Jeff shares his journey from studying mechanical engineering technology to discovering millwork almost by accident. What started in a residential c...

Text us your feedback on the podcast! In this episode, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Phil Anton of Phil Anton Consulting to explore the evolution of CNC, Mosaic software, and the future of AI in custom cabinet manufacturing. From cold calling cabinet shops to becoming one of the most trusted voices in the Mosaic community, Phil shares the journey that shaped his expertise.  Phil walks through h...

Text us your feedback on the podcast!   In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond continues the conversation with Chris McClelland, Principal of Parliament Millwork, diving deep into CNC adoption, millwork software, and what it really takes to modernize a shop.  Chris shares the realities of moving from panel saw production to CNC manufacturing, and how that shift unlocked the time and...

Text us your feedback on the podcast! Betting on Yourself in the Millwork Industry  In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Chris McClelland, Principal of Parliament Millwork, to explore the unconventional journey that led him from touring indie rock musician to running a modern millwork shop in Ottawa. Chris shares how growing up in his dad’s woodshop sparked his earl...

Text us your feedback on the podcast! In this episode, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Weston Peters, second generation steward of Peters Cabinetry, a custom cabinet shop based in Ohio. Weston shares his journey from growing up in his father’s shop to stepping into leadership and helping modernize the business through systems, automation, and strategic thinking. With nearly two decades in the tra...

Text us your feedback on the podcast! In this solo episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond reflects on the first ever Engineering Summit at AWI Spring Leadership in Las Vegas. What started as an idea to fill a long standing gap in the industry quickly turned into a record setting event with more than 200 attendees focused on one topic that has long been overlooked at conferences: Engineering...

Text us your feedback on the podcast! In this episode of  Verify In Field , host Jacob Edmond sits down with Tovi Spero , Education Director at the Association of Woodworking and Furnishings Suppliers (AWFS), to explore the critical role of education in shaping the future of the woodworking and millwork industries. With a career rooted in teaching and technical education, Tovi shares how his journ...

Text us your feedback on the podcast! In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with John Mercure, President of Raydeo Enterprises, to explore four decades of leadership in architectural metals, millwork, and signage. From humble beginnings in neon signs to delivering complex scopes on stadiums, high rises, and major commercial projects, John shares the lessons that shaped hi...

Text us your feedback on the podcast! In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Jenny Gayfer, owner of Top 40 Woodworks, an OAC certified commercial millwork company based in Canada. Jenny shares her unconventional journey from vendor representative to consultant to ultimately acquiring the very company she once supplied materials to. With more than two decades of indust...

Text us your feedback on the podcast! In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Liz Ingebrigtsen, Project Manager at Sprovieri’s Custom Counters and current Chair of the Board for the Architectural Woodwork Institute. With more than 15 years in the industry, Liz shares her journey from starting at the front desk during the height of the recession to becoming a respected...

Text us your feedback on the podcast! In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Madison Fuzzell, Chief Operating Officer of Integrity Architectural Millwork, to explore what it looks like to step into leadership within a second generation millwork business. Madison shares her unconventional path into the industry, beginning with a corporate career in international supply...

Text us your feedback on the podcast! Better Drawings, Better Builds: Jobsite Lessons with Katelyn Rossier In this episode of Verify In Field , host Jacob Edmond sits down with Katelyn Rossier , a licensed architect in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the founder of MentorDINO , a training platform built to close the gap between architecture school and real-world practice. Katelyn shares how spending...

Text us your feedback on the podcast!   In this episode of Verify In Field , host Jacob Edmond sits down with Amanda Conger , Executive Director of the Cabinet Makers Association (CMA) , the Association of Closet and Storage Professionals (ACSP) , and the National Woods Board (NWB) . With over 20 years in the woodworking and machinery world, Amanda has become one of the industry's most influe...

Text us your feedback on the podcast! In this episode of Verify In Field , host Jacob Edmond sits down with Bruno Calatayud , National Director at EFICAD , to talk about the development, evolution, and impact of SWOOD a SolidWorks-based CAD/CAM solution built specifically for the woodworking and millwork industry.  Bruno shares the story of how SWOOD grew from an educational initiative in France i...

Text us your feedback on the podcast! In this episode of Verify In Field , host Jacob Edmond is joined by Ryan Randell, National Director at Elevated Finishing, to dive deep into one of the most overlooked, and most painful, parts of a shop’s workflow: finishing.  From long cure times to inconsistent results, finishing can often feel like a mysterious “black art.” But Ryan brings clarity, process,...

Text us your feedback on the podcast! In this solo episode of Verify In Field , host Jacob Edmond steps out from behind the interview desk to tackle one of the most urgent problems in the millwork and construction industry, not the shortage of talent, but the shortage of training and mentorship .  Drawing from his own unconventional path, from architecture school to engineering without prior cabin...

Text us your feedback on the podcast!  In this episode of Verify In Field , host Jacob Edmond sits down with Matt Swatek, CEO of Microcap Solutions to discuss how millwork companies can future-proof their workforce through smarter recruiting, strategic HR practices, and proactive planning.   About Our Guest   Matt Swatek is the CEO of Microcap Solutions , a labor solutions and recruiting firm serv...

Text us your feedback on the podcast!  In this episode of Verify In Field , host Jacob Edmond sits down with Bruce Chezem , longtime Cabinet Vision consultant, shop owner, educator, and host of the Cabinet Vision Minute podcast. From his start in cabinetmaking as a young firefighter to running his own shop during the Great Recession and now helping hundreds of businesses optimize their software an...

Text us your feedback on the podcast! In this episode of Verify In Field , host Jacob Edmond reconnects with returning guest Adria Salvatore , Education Director at the Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) , to explore the education initiatives that are shaping the next generation of millwork professionals.  Where to Learn More   Adria Salvatore's info: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in...

Text us your feedback on the podcast! In this episode of Verify In Field , host Jacob Edmond sits down with brand strategist, author, and leadership coach Skot Waldron to unpack what effective leadership really means in today’s evolving millwork and construction industry. Where to Learn More   Skot's Website: http://www.skotwaldron.com Skot’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotwaldron/...

Text us your feedback on the podcast! In this episode of Verify Infield , host Jacob Edmond sits down with Curtis Garrard , Continuous Improvement Manager at Stevens Industries , to unpack what continuous improvement actually looks like in a modern millwork operation, from manufacturing to project management and beyond. Curtis explains how CI isn’t just about fixing machines or tracking parts. It’...

Text us your feedback on the podcast! In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Paul Koetke, founder of Koetke Consulting and a Smartsheet Platinum Partner, to explore how growing millwork companies can scale their operations, improve visibility, and reduce manual chaos—all without jumping straight into a massive ERP system. Whether you’re using Excel to schedule project...

Text us your feedback on the podcast! In this episode of Verify In Field , host Jacob Edmond sits down with Kelly Victor-Burke , co-owner of Burke Architectural Millwork , and Mark Smith , longtime educator and now brand ambassador for Microvellum, to dive deep into a topic shaping the future of our industry: registered apprenticeships. From the challenges of finding and developing talent to creat...

Text us your feedback on the podcast! In this episode of Verify Infield , host Jacob Edmond sits down with returning guest Kevin Fassnacht , owner of Fine Point Cabinetry , to explore what it really looks like to level up from a successful one-man shop to running a growing business. Kevin shares the story of acquiring another millwork shop, taking on new overhead, new equipment, and a seasoned cra...

Text us your feedback on the podcast! In this episode of Verify Infield , host Jacob Edmond sits down with James Drury , Director of Training and Development at Master Millwork , to talk about the mindset, methods, and mission behind developing new talent in the millwork industry. From humble beginnings building concierge desks during hotel off-seasons to leading Microvellum training at the nation...