PRO Cabinet Maker
An original podcast series produced by the Cabinet Makers Association, created specifically for the woodworking industry. We bring together a pair of industry professionals to talk about issues and challenges impacting their businesses, as well as best practices to help combat those obstacles.
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Episodes
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
In our inaugural episode, we give the hosting reins to Ken Kumph, founder and president of Premier Builders in Georgetown, MA, and president of the Cabinet Makers Association. He chats with Kelly Victor-Burke, CEO of Burke Architectural Millwork in Livonia, MI, about the workforce challenges impacting the woodworking industry and starting an apprenticeship program for your shop.
Show notes
Kelly Victor-Burke is an entrepreneur, woodwork manufacturing advocate & professor emerita who taught for 30-years at Eastern Michigan University as co-director of the Geotourism & Historic Preservation Bachelor of Science Program until her retirement in April 2020 to concentrate on her growing woodwork manufacturing business, Burke Architectural Millwork (BAM).
Kelly and her husband/business partner Barry founded BAM in 2016 to disrupt the status quo in the woodwork industry and bring positive recognition to the field of architectural millwork manufacturing. BAM is Michigan’s first and only WBENC Certified WBE in custom architectural millwork. While Kelly spends the majority of her time on administrative tasks & sales and is the company’s social media guru, she really loves being on the shop floor working on projects.
Ken Kumph Ken is president of Premier Builders and has an active role in the day-to-day operations with sales, estimating, and business management. He has been a team leader and frequent volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, is an activemember of the Cabinet Makers Association, the National Association of Homebuilders, and a member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association.He is a continued supporter of local youth sports teams and educational endeavors. Ken currently serves as the President of The Cabinet Makers Association
This podcast is produced by Association Briefings.
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
The Cabinet Makers Association presents the all-new PRO Cabinet Maker podcast. Join various hosts from CMA as they chat with leaders in the woodworking industry about issues and challenges impacting their businesses, as well as success stories to inspire. Check out the trailer for season one!
Meet Your Hosts
PRO Cabinet Maker is hosted by an experienced group of professionals in the woodworking industry - each bringing their own unique view of our profession.
Join us each month as a new host engages in conversations about issues and challenges impacting their businesses, as well as best practices to help combat those obstacles. Season 1 hosts include Ken Kumph, Premier Builders and current president of the Cabinet Makers Association; Brian Clancy, Clancy Woodworking; Matt Wehner, Cabinet Concepts by Design; Gregory Paolini, Gregory Paolini Design; Lois Snyder, Periwinklers; and Monika Soos, Sofo Kitchens.