Woodcraft names Jack Bigger President/CEO

Jody Garrett, Woodcraft President and Chief Executive Officer, has announced the promotion of Jack Bigger to President and Chief Operating Officer, effective July 1. Bigger has served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Woodcraft since his promotion in June 2017.

“In his new position, Jack will be responsible for all aspects of the business, except for accounting/finance, which will continue to report to me for the immediate future,” Garrett said in a statement. “Jack is an excellent team builder, and this competency, combined with his excellent retail merchandising, retail operational and overall sales/marketing skill set, will serve him well in this position.”

Garrett, who has been President and Chief Executive Officer of Woodcraft since May 2012, will continue as CEO, concentrating on completing the office systems upgrade and retail point-of-sale conversion projects he initiated while President. He will also assist Bigger in identifying strategic opportunities to strengthen Woodcraft’s retail presence in the marketplace.

“I am honored and humbled to be selected to lead a company as fine as Woodcraft,” Bigger said. “From Woodcraft employees to our Franchises to our suppliers, we all have the same goal of promoting woodworking as a source of enjoyment and fulfillment in people’s lives. It doesn’t get much better than that. I plan to continue the legacy of shaping long-term relationships and strengthening this community as we build our future together.”

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