Meet Our New CEO Q&A

Meet Jim Stechschulte – A Q&A with Washington Woodworking’s New CEO

Jim Stechschulte has always been fascinated by architectural millwork, and his passion has led to a decades-long career in the industry, starting on the shop floor.

Jim started his career in Chicago at Molinari Renovations, working his way up to lead carpenter in only two years. He then spent the next 22 years at Ameriscan Designs Inc., advancing from an apprentice cabinetmaker to Production Manager to Vice President of Operations, before joining Washington Woodworking as its new CEO in September of 2022.

At Ameriscan Designs, Jim was the lynchpin behind the company’s adoption of lean techniques and continuous improvement systems. He continued transforming the company by implementing processes and systems for optimizing workflow and improving communications with employees, clients and vendors. An innovative thinker and a skilled leader, Jim helped guide Ameriscan Designs through the most…