Founding Date: 1986

Paul founded the company when he was fresh out of college in 1985. Long retired from the bench, Paul acts as general manager. In addition to running the business, Paul is a prolific writer.

Carolina is a professional project manager with training in architecture & interior design.

Her passions are high-quality processes, client relationship, and leadership. She manages projects and covers specialty sourcing, logistics, PMO, and project follow-up.

Nate started as a bench cabinetmaker with us in 1999, and has worked his way through every position in the shop. He works with clients to produce custom designs, and guides each of his projects through our entire process.

Nancy comes to is with a degree in Industrial Design and years of experience in wood shops. Perfect for a design engineer!

Pam has a diverse background in business management and accounting. Pam does our bookkeeping and financial reports.

Tom builds all kinds of work, and acts as lead on some projects.

Ryan runs all operations. He oversees every project as it passes out of engineering and through the production process. He is responsible for everything that happens in the shop. Ryan is a master cabinetmaker, and specializes in working with the exotic veneers that we use on our table tops.

Luis leads the logistics implementation team. His eagle eye and attention to detail is critical to making sure that our work gets shipped on time and without error.

Issac started as our CNC operator and has worked his way up to lead engineer. He works closely with the production staff to make sure every detail is perfect.

David is in charge of our finishing department. His day is a combination of heavy physical labor, precise chemistry, and applying the eye of an artist to the production of our fine finishes.

Andy is our lead project manager and lead engineer emeritus. Andy has been with Paul Downs Custom Furniture since 1997.

Ben is a mechanical engineer who enjoys working with his hands. This is his first professional experience with high end woodworking. When not in the shop, he can often be found in the climbing gym next door.

Craig works with David Dano in our finishing department. His day is comprised of precise chemistry, heavy physical labor, and applying the eye of an artist to the production of our fine finishes.

Damien comes to Paul Downs after an 8-year stint in the US Navy. Damien shifts between the veneering team and finishing.

Eric has over 12 years of architectural and mechanical design experience. Growing up with a master craftsman as a father, he was constantly building in his wood shop, including professionally for two years.

Greg works with Luis Ordonez to make sure work gets wrapped and shipped. He also does much of the shop cleaning and maintenance.

James works at the bench making a variety of different items. He's been a professional cabinetmaker for more than two decades.

Legesse grew up in a woodworking family in Ethiopia. He builds tables, from rough milling to final assembly.

Kevin is our Logistics Manager and supervises the crew doing shipping, packing, and installation. He is also in charge of maintaining our shop organization. An experienced craftsman, Kevin assists in production now and then.

Mia assists all of us with her vigilance and attention to detail. She's especially interested in keeping track of our treat supply, and always alert to scritching opportunities.

Sophie provides assistance to Mia when dog-related issues arise.

Georgia works with the Project Managers and Logistics Manger to arrange delivery and installation.

Tom comes to Paul Downs with a wealth of knowledge in customer service, relationship building, sales support, and administration. Tom has an extensive background in media, business and financial, and event marketing.

Michelle is in charge of strategy and implementation of our marketing and sales efforts.

Ashton trained as a cabinetmaker at Thaddeus Stevens College. Since joining us, she has added welding to her ever-expanding skillset.

Evan trained as a cabinetmaker at Thaddeus Stevens College. He has brought that skill set to his work as CNC operator.

Jordan is a skilled luthier in addition to his bench skills. You can see his incredible work on Instagram: @jordansteelluthiery

Liam trained as a cabinetmaker at Thaddeus Stevens College. He works on all kinds of projects for us, and is developing a specialization in veneering.