About CM Woodworks Inc

Owner

Chris has long held a love for carefully crafted woodwork. From architectural spaces to cabinetry to furniture, he appreciates how the beauty of wood can enhance a home while reflecting the unique lifestyles of those who live within it. A holdover from his years as a baseball player and professional musician, he approaches each new project as a challenge. A puzzle to be solved. An opportunity to elevate the style and function of every space CM Woodworks is invited into.

Chris designed his own home with the same meticulous eye for details he brings to CM Woodworks. It’s there, he and his wife raise their two girls and host neighborhood friends. Outside his home, Chris spends a lot of time in the wilds of Minnesota, mountain biking and hiking. He’s also always up for an adventure outside his home state, including mountaineering in Mount Rainier National State Park and wine tasting in California.

Operations Manager

Nick’s love of woodworking began in high school. For over two decades he’s held a number of different positions both at CM Woodworks and other cabinetry companies. It’s a varied background that has given him insight into every aspect of the woodworking process. In every position and every project, he consistently focuses on two key priorities: quality and value. Through this dedication he’s able to ensure a smooth process and a final product that is both stunning and functional.

Outside of woodworking, Nick is passionate about his wife and three children who keep him busy running to hockey, softball, volleyball, and music events. In between all this, he finds time to enjoy all the beauty Minnesota has to offer. He can often be found golfing & spending time on a number of the state’s 10,000 lakes catching fish and hunting his way through the seasons with his family and/or friends, and his dog Bauer.

Shop Foreman

With 25 plus years of experience in cabinet making, Brent’s love and passion for woodworking brings many benefits to the table. He pays attention to the smallest detail and always makes sure that the highest quality of product is leaving our production floor. An artist in his own way, he enjoys the beauty of the unique pieces we create, and can be credited with the layout and construction of such pieces.

Outside of CM Woodworks, you can often find Brent working on his deer stands, out looking for deer sheds and enjoying the beautiful landscape of Minnesota’s backwoods. He also volunteers his time for a charity car wash & enjoys hanging out with friends.

CNC Programmer

Derek has been with CM Woodworks for 6 years and wears many hats within the company. His primary responsibility is programming and running the CNC, however you can often find him helping out in assembly, finishing or even installation. He grew up in the industry, helping his dad build and sell cabinets. He was always interested in the industry, and helped build his family’s house and other buildings. He furthered his passion for construction by attending Alexandria Technical and Community College. The challenge of complex projects as well as the fine details involved in custom cabinetry is part of the highlights of his job. As he grows with CM Woodworks he is enjoying the different roles of designing & programming.

In his downtime he enjoys spending time with his 2 beautiful children, and his wife. During the cookie selling season, he assists his daughter with Girl Scout Cookie Sales. He often can be found doing yardwork or taking long walks with his dog, or chilling on the couch binging his favorite shows.

Project Management Support

Kasey has a passion for design and all things DIY. She graduated college for Interior Design in 2020 and at the age of 24 she bought and remodeled her first home. Its this passion and determination that she brings to each project. From helping meet with clients, to estimating, designing and even social media, Kasey is eager to help. Her background in cabinets and countertops and design brings in a fresh insight to projects.

In her free time, you can catch her reading or working on DIY projects. In the summer she loves to hike and enjoys nature photography

Administrative Assistant

From greeting guests to attending networking functions or planning the latest employee adventure, Kristy is the face you will see. On a day-to-day basis, Kristy is responsible for the behind-the-scenes operations; HR, Accounting, Purchasing and more, Kristy makes sure that the company runs smoothly through it all.

Outside of work, you can find Kristy working in her garden, or cooking up something delicious in her Kitchen, including birthday cakes for the staff. She loves to spend time with her two grown children, cheering them on and supporting them through their college years. Every chance she gets, she enjoys being on the many lakes in the Alexandria Area or taking a relaxing getaway with her husband, around the Leech Lake area.

Finisher

Autumn came to CM Woodworks after working throughout the country remodeling Walmart stores. That is where her passion for construction came from and her desire to further her woodworking expertise. While working in the finishing room, Autumn has learned the value of being attentive to every last detail & how to enhance the appearance of our custom cabinets by using various finishing techniques making each project unique and beautiful in its own way. She is currently constructing her very own tiny home, using skills that she has recently obtained while working at CM Woodworks.

When away from CM Woodworks, you will often find Autumn fishing, hiking, camping, or taking a spontaneous road trip to a new brewery or winery. She loves to try new things and is always up for an adventure.

Assembly/Install

Born and raised in North Dakota, Cameron is a transplant to the Alexandria Area. He attended North Dakota State College of Science for Building Construction. After working various construction jobs, he found his true passion for woodworking while constructing cabinets at another cabinet shop. Later he found CM Woodworks and has made this his work home for the past 3 years. Cameron’s passion is driven by watching beautiful, awe-inspiring projects come from a simple piece of wood.

In his downtime, he enjoys spending time with his new bride, family and friends. He is an avid gamer, enjoys fishing on the many lakes in the Alexandria Area, as well as the local demo derby’s and dirt track races.

CNC/Door Department

Lynnea grew up helping her cousin in his woodworking business and was very active in the high school shop program. Through that experience, Lynnea realized her true passion and calling to woodworking. She came to us straight out of high school, with very little knowledge of making custom cabinetry and now she can work in almost every department in the shop. She is our resident door maker, sander, CNC operator & Edgebander. Watching a project start with a pallet of sheet goods and solid wood & turning it into the beautiful cabinets we create is what drives her to learn all that she can.

When not at CM Woodworks, Lynnea can be found playing with her 40 some chickens and ducks, she often supplies the team at CM Woodworks with farm fresh eggs. She also helps out on the family farm, helps coach the Osakis High School Trap Team and competes in Team Sorting Horse Events. Lynnea has such a passion for woodworking that she invested in her own CNC and enjoys making custom projects from home.