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Jeff Jackson celebrates one-year anniversary with Cabinetworks Group
BUSINESS WIRE)--Jeff Jackson, CEO of Cabinetworks Group, recently celebrated his one-year anniversary with the country's largest privately owned cabinet manufacturer. The milestone was marked by the executive leadership team hosting a companywide town hall meeting at its largest manufacturing plant in Middlefield, Ohio, and live streamed to its other locations. 'My corporate philosophy is simple. People first, mission always,' said Jackson. 'Our people are our most important differentiator. If we get the culture right and if we treat our people right, the business results will follow." Since joining Cabinetworks Group in mid-2024, Jackson has spearheaded a number of initiatives, including an operational hourly bonus program, financial assistance program that allows team members to apply for a grant or interest-free loan if they have an immediate financial need or crisis; a scholarship program for children of team members; enhanced tuition reimbursement for team members; increased vacation time for long term employees; created an on-site free medical clinic at the company's Middlefield, Ohio plant; and has increased the corporate benefits program tremendously. 'My corporate philosophy is simple. People first, mission always,' said Jackson. 'Our people are our most important differentiator. If we get the culture right and if we treat our people right, the business results will follow. So, while we will continue to invest in our brands, launch new products and increase efficiency, we also intend to continually invest in our people through leadership training and meaningful benefits for our team and their families.' More than 5,000 team members took part in the town hall meeting, over numerous in person sessions and through live streaming. Executives from the Cabinetworks Group leadership team, including Jackson, Mike Wothe, Debbie LaPinska, Danielle Mikesell, Larry France and others, spoke to team members about the company's strategy, the importance of driving operational excellence and efficiency, and building the manufacturer's various brands. Several Q-and-A sessions were held throughout the day for different shifts and team members, as well as a team lunch. 'We announced in January that we would launch new products in all four of our core brands—KraftMaid, Medallion, Merillat and Smart,' said Danielle Mikesell, chief marketing officer for Cabinetworks. 'Since then, we've brought more new products to market than in the past 15 years at Cabinetworks, and in doing so, we've reinvigorated our brands, energized our team, and sparked excitement among kitchen designers. We're committed to building great kitchens together in partnership with our customers, and we're equipping them with the products, resources, insights and support they need to grow their business.' With more than 25 years of experience leading company transformations, Jackson has spent the past 19 years in the building products industry, most recently as president and CEO of PGT Innovations, a manufacturer and supplier of premium windows and doors. Prior to PGT Innovations, Jackson held several leadership roles, including vice president and corporate controller of The Hershey Company, senior vice president and CFO of Schwan's Bakery, Inc., and senior vice president of operations for Mrs. Smith's Bakeries.
Business Wire
16-06-2025
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- Business Wire
Cabinetworks Group CEO Serves on Panel Tackling Supplying Building Products in Today's Tariff-Shifting Market
LIVONIA, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jeff Jackson, CEO of Cabinetworks Group, the country's largest privately owned cabinet manufacturer, recently served as a panelist during The Summit 2025 in Laguna Beach, Calif. 'The recently announced tariffs will have a minimal impact on our business,' said Jackson. 'While we pass through some of these additional costs, we are actively evaluating our supply chain to identify opportunities for cost mitigation." Hosted by on May 20-21, The Summit is an annual client-only conference that brings together the industry's most influential people to discuss the current state of housing and where the industry is headed. Participants listened in on day one as Jackson spoke during a session tackling supplying building products in today's tariff-shifting policy backdrop. Jackson was joined by two other CEOs: Brad Southern of LP Building Solutions and Mitch Hires of Construction Resources. During the session, Jackson expanded on maintaining a product pipeline focused on market changes, working with customers to create affordable purchase strategies that reduce costs on both sides, investments in automation for the manufacturing plants to maximize labor efficiency, improvements to the company's team member development programs to not only find talent but develop them for future leadership opportunities, and more. 'The recently announced tariffs will have a minimal impact on our business,' said Jackson. 'While we pass through some of these additional costs, we are actively evaluating our supply chain to identify opportunities for cost mitigation. At the same time, we continue to invest in network optimization and operational efficiency to reduce costs while enhancing the overall customer experience. Our focus is on long-term resilience and sustainability, ensuring we can support our customers today and well into the future.' Jackson joined Cabinetworks in mid-2024. With more than 25 years of experience leading company transformations, he has spent the past 19 years in the building products industry, most recently as president and CEO of PGT Innovations, a manufacturer and supplier of premium windows and doors. About Cabinetworks Group As the largest privately held cabinetmaker in the United States, Cabinetworks Group is home to more than 5,700 team members; 19 locations, including 16 manufacturing facilities; and 15 brands — among them industry leaders KraftMaid®, Medallion®, Merillat® and Smart Cabinetry. Through an expansive network of major home centers, independent dealers and distributors. Cabinetworks builds life into the kitchen — meeting any customer's vision with the industry's most comprehensive cabinetry. More information about the company, its products, and career opportunities can be found at
