Ted Goodnow founded Woodmeister in 1980 with a passion for millwork and the vision for a company that fosters excellence in every aspect of the workplace. Under his stewardship, that vision became a reality as the small business he started out of a room in Worcester became a world-renowned, multi-million dollar construction company with one of the finest residential project portfolios in the business. Ted was an active member of the World Presidents Organization, and previously belonged to the Young Presidents Organization, where he served in several leadership roles including Chairman of the New England Chapter. Ted is regarded as a true leader, and still enjoys foraging exotic species of wood, working in the company’s millwork shop or his home workshop, mentoring new employees and originating new business.

As the second generation leader of Woodmeister Master Builders, Heather is leading the luxury residential construction & millwork business with her promise to provide elevated client experiences, commitment to streamlined, operational excellence and eye for exceptional quality and design. Heather grew up in the business, working within almost every department or vertical of the company including Field Operations, Project Management, Design Support, Public Relations, Business Development, Client Relations and Marketing.

Kim Goodnow co-founded Woodmeister with the determination to create a company culture that fostered passion, drive and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Kim spent decades personally inspecting every job before turning it over to a homeowner, and training her team along the way to review every detail and check-point with the same keen eye. Kim is every “Meister’s” cheerleader, injecting effervescent energy and warmth in every meeting and room she enters. Kim was an active Board Member for the American Red Cross of Central, MA for many years, and spearheaded a pilot program at Woodmeister called Ready When the Time Comes, training employees to support the Red Cross during local disasters.

Dale Chesley brings more than 30 years of experience in operational leadership roles across residential and commercial construction. Dale started his career in the field before climbing through the organizational ranks. His team-building skills and hands-on experience in Construction, Millwork, and Project Management are the foundation for his unwavering focus on client experience, efficiency, and delivering the highest levels of quality.

Serving as Chief Financial Officer at Woodmeister Master Builders for 20 years, Mike Lizotte is responsible for financial reporting & analysis, risk assessment & control and securing financing to expand our business. He also oversees the company’s Open Book Management program, which fosters the awareness, education and involvement of employees in optimizing their own financial success.

Chris Stapleton has served various analysis, production, management, executive, shareholder, trustee, and servant leader roles for market leading millwork, consulting, and financial services companies. Applying nearly four decades of professional experience, practice, patience and perspective, Chris serves the Woodmeister Master Builders millwork team to deliver optimized outcomes through careful communication, creative resource allocation and earnest stakeholder advocacy.

Janet Gorgone promotes Woodmeister’s 40+ years of building and millwork experience to a network of Architects, Designers and other industry professionals to develop, deepen and support relationships that could benefit from the firm’s expertise and support Woodmeister’s growth in select national markets. Janet has spent her entire career in the luxury residential space, perpetually inspired by the exceptional craft, creative magic and innovative thinking that defines the field.

With over 30 years’ experience in the high-end residential industry, Eric Svingen leads Woodmeister’s team of experienced project and construction experts, responsible for the overall quality of both project execution and performance. Eric’s even temperament, eye for detail and focus on providing an elevated client experience keep his team of project managers in step throughout each construction stage. Eric has a BSEE from Northeastern University and an MBA from Babson College.

With over two decades at Woodmeister, Ed Paquette started in interiors and millwork design, later expanding into architectural coordination and construction detailing. While partnering with outside architects and designers, he upholds the highest standards in luxury home building. His collaborative approach ensures that projects benefit from diverse perspectives and specialized knowledge, resulting in well-integrated and meticulously crafted designs.

Teresa Nardelli brings over 20 years of Human Resources, Talent Acquisition and Development to the Woodmeister team. Teresa graduated from the State University of NY at Plattsburgh with a concentration in Business and Organizational Development. She is also a Certified Life and Career Coach. Teresa draws on her extensive experience in various corporate sectors, including manufacturing and construction, to guide our team towards excellence and continued success.

With over 25 years of experience in the custom residential space, Sean bridges the gap between concept and reality by identifying internal and external resources to support collaboration with our project partners.  Sean holds a B.S. in Construction Management from Wentworth Institute of Technology, and his creativity - coupled with Woodmeister’s craftmanship and capabilities - promote an environment where napkin sketch ideas become lasting spaces for generations to come.

Kevin Greene joined Woodmeister in 1986 as a cabinetmaker, and one of the company’s very first employees. Over the course of more than three decades, he’s developed a perspective on hands-on manufacturing, an understanding of strategic millwork practices and processes, and serves as a mentor that makes him an invaluable member of our leadership team and respected industry expert.