Our People - Meet the Staff of Appalachian Antique Hardwoods, LLC

MEET OUR STAFF

Our company is only as good as the people that we employ. For that reason, we have chosen only seasoned professionals for our Key Leadership Staff. Individuals with expert-level experience, mutual accountability, and a unified vision are how we ensure that Appalachian Antique Hardwoods, LLC will be the finest choice available to the discriminating client.

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The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than success, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness, or skill. It will make or break a company…a church…a home. The remarkable thing is that we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude that we embrace for that day. We cannot change our past…we cannot change the fact that people act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing that we can do is play on the one string that we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me, and 90% how I choose to react to it. And so it is with you…we are in charge of our attitudes.

Chuck Swindoll, Author of Attitudes

Zac and Haley Guy Founders and Owners
Tucker and Walker Guy President and Vice-President of Entertainment Tucker and Walker are responsible for passing out popsicles and lemonade to all of the employees on hot days, for chasing the cat, throwing any and all sticks into the pond at the lumber yard, and for building some of the finest roads that we have seen in our sawdust pile with their toy dozers. Their presence at our company also ensures that AAH is, and will always be, a family friendly work environment.
Chris Clough National Sales Director Chris brings over sixteen years of sales leadership and management experience within the building materials industry to AAH. He is responsible for directing all sales and marketing efforts for AAH and ensuring that our customers have the finest experience available within the industry. Chris has particular interest in TQM (Total Quality Management) as it pertains to the building materials industry.
Valorie DiIenno Business Office Manager Valorie is the glue that binds us all together. She manages all facets of our Business Office including point of sale, accounting, and customer relations. Her attention to detail and 18 years of customer service management experience ensure that every customer is treated to a pleasant transaction.
Debbi Hall Executive Administrator/Trainer Debbi came to AAH with 30 years of Human Resource Management and training experience. She is responsible for capital projects, marketing efforts, and also authors all of our SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and acts as employee educator/trainer.
Darlene Long Administrative Assistant Darlene has over 15 years experience in office operations and sales support. She is responsible for our data management system and also assists with marketing efforts.
John Page Installed Sales Manager John brings 40 years of General Contracting experience to AAH. He is responsible for managing installed sales jobs of our products throughout the country. He is noted for his attention to detail and finish carpentry work.
Darrell Mathis Cabinet Shop Manager Darrell has over 30 years of experience as a custom cabinet shop manager. He is well respected for his innovation in high tech wood finishes. He is responsible for the entire cabinet operation from design and estimation through production and installation. His good nature and easy going personality are always well respected by clients.
Bruce Ford Furniture Shop Manager If you can draw it, photograph it, or think of it then Bruce can build it. His 25 years of rustic furniture making experience have earned him a Master Craftsman designation. His projects range from conference and sofa tables to custom built-ins and bedroom furniture, and have been featured throughout the country.
Daniel Forency Door Shop Manager With 30 years of full-time door making under his belt, there aren’t many door styles that Daniel hasn’t crafted. He offers our clients the finest hand craftsmanship that we’ve seen including custom glass fabrication and iron work. His doors tend to be focal points of the homes that they are featured in and ensure a top knotch first impression for any visitor.
Samuel Brown Lead Sawyer and Lumber Grader Samuel is responsible for getting the best lumber possible from our sawmill operation and ensuring that our lumber grading standards are consistently met. His ability to quickly identify over 50 primary and sub-species of woods against almost 80 written specifications makes him a fixture in our pre-production quality assurance program.