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This is an application for the Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers® (AWFS®) various committees and task forces. If you have questions, please contact Angelo Gangone at angelo@awfs.org.
The deadline to apply for the upcoming 2026-28 cycle is DECEMBER 31ST, 2025. However, we do consider new committee volunteers year-round.
Eligibility: Any employee from a company that is an AWFS® Regular Member in good standing is eligible to apply for any AWFS® committee and/or task force. Regular Member companies are “any proprietorship, partnership, or corporation that supplies products to the woodworking and furnishings manufacturing industry, and whose principal business is not woodworking or furnishings manufacturing and has interest in promoting the objectives of this Association and AWFS®Fair”.
PLEASE NOTE: We need several more volunteers for the Trade Show committee and Marketing Task Force. If you are interested, please send in your application at your earliest convenience. Thank you!
Liaison between the board of directors and AWFS®Fair show producers. Charged with enhancing and strengthening the value of the AWFS®Fair, this committee examines how to increase show value for AWFS® members, AWFS®Fair exhibitors, and attendees. For more information on how to get involved, contact Kim Roehricht.
CHAIRHannah Khalaf, SurfPrep Sanding MEMBERSMark Alster, Leitz Tooling Systems LP Javier Bonilla, Laguna Tools Michael Cassell, Weinig/Holz-Her Johnathan Darroch, Apollo Sprayers International, Inc. Denise Flores, Colonial Saw Karl Frey, Colonial Saw John Henderson, John Henderson & Company. LLC Rob Howell, WSI Machinery, Inc. Duane Marrett, Thermwood Corporation Thierry Trempe, Richelieu America Ltd. Mike VandenBerg, Daubert Chemical Company Michelle Zimmerman, Vecoplan, LLC |
EX OFFICIOBob Brown, Royal Plywood LEAD STAFF, AWFS®Kim Roehricht, AWFS® Trade Show Director AWFS® STAFFAngelo Gangone, AWFS® Executive VP |
Assist show management in designing and executing the Fresh Wood Student competition for the next AWFS®Fair. For more information on how to get involved, contact Nicole Taylor.
CHAIRAlan Harp, Alan Harp Design MEMBERSRob Lewis, Anvil Academy Mei-yen Shipek, Autodesk Pier 9 Charles Wilson, Ideal Wood Works Inc. |
EX OFFICIO (Trade Show Committee Chair)Bob Brown, Royal Plywood LEAD STAFFTovi Spero, AWFS® Education Director |
Assist show management in designing and executing the Fresh Wood Student competition for the next AWFS®Fair. For more information on how to get involved, contact Nicole Taylor.
CHAIRRob Howell, WSI Machinery, Inc. MEMBERSPatrick Adams, Surface & Panel Magazine Ben Angerer, Shaper Tools Bob Brown, Royal Plywood Brad Cairns, Stolbek Machines Cassey Gibson, INNERGY Doug Hague, Architectural Woodworking Institute (AWI) Aaron Moore, Moore’s Finishing Nicole Paolini, Welcome Renovation |
LEAD STAFFNicole Taylor, AWFS® Association & Education Director AWFS® STAFFAngelo Gangone, AWFS® Executive VP |
Develop services that will attract and retain members including business services, education/research and other opportunities. This committee also reviews membership qualifications, dues, and other issues pertaining to attraction and retention. For more information on how to get involved, contact Angela Hernandez.
CHAIRPhyllis Crystal, Uneeda Enterprizes, Inc. MEMBERSBob Brown, Royal Plywood John Henderson, John Henderson & Company, LLC Richard Melrose, Ecogate Inc. Aaron Moore, Moore’s Refinishing Ed Moran, VTM Enterprises LLC |
EX-OFFICIOHannah Khalaf, SurfPrep Sanding LEAD STAFFNicole Taylor, AWFS® Association & Education Director AWFS STAFFAngelo Gangone, AWFS® Executive VP |
Monitor, counsel, and act on all appropriate issues relating to regional, state and federal legislative initiatives and regulations that could impact the association, association members, and the industry. For more information on how to get involved, contact Nicole Taylor.
CHAIRNathan Klomp, Specified Components Company MEMBERSKarl Frey, Colonial Saw Company, Inc. John Henderson, John Henderson & Company. LLC Nicole Paolini, Welcome Renovation Kelly Victor-Burkey, Burke Millwork |
EX OFFICIOBob Brown, Royal Plywood LEAD AWFS® STAFFNicole Taylor, AWFS® Association & Education Director AWFS® STAFFAngelo Gangone, AWFS® Executive VP |
Create and expand new opportunities for promoting and supporting technical and industry-specific education. For more information on how to get involved, contact Nicole Taylor.
CHAIRKarl Frey, Colonial Saw MEMBERSApril Barnes, Vital Link Bob Brown, Royal Plywood Mike Kravitz, S.L. Fusco Gary LeBlanc, Richelieu America Ltd. Christina Yoon, Girl Buildrs |
LEAD AWFS® STAFFNicole Taylor, AWFS® Association & Education Director AWFS® STAFFAngelo Gangone, AWFS® Executive VP |
