MANAGEMENT
Dan & Frieda Mast
What is your position at CDF?
President.How long have you worked at CDF?
15 years.What is your favorite piece of furniture?
I don’t really have a favorite piece, but I like our more Transitional and Modern styles.What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
If you have an item on your to-do list that is going to be hard to do or de-motivating, make sure to get that done and out of the way first so that you can clearly focus on the other items on your list.What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
I would travel the world.What are you passionate about?
Inspiring people to achieve greatness instead of accepting mediocrity.
Nicholas & Natalia Pickrel
How many years have you been working here?
1 Year
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
Iron Clad, It’s in my house.
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
It takes a team to reach big goals and to change the world.
What are Hobbies you enjoy?
Buying and selling equipment.
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
Leadership development in third world countries.
What is your favorite thing about working here?
The opportunity to lead an amazing team of talented individuals.
What are you passionate about?
Leadership, I’m passionate about seeing those around me be the best that they can and maximize the talents and abilities God has given them.
Daniel Weaver
How long have you worked at CDF?
24 years.
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
Dining:Chateau Chair | Bedroom: Bridgeport Grooved Panel Bed
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
Good is the enemy of great. We continuously work on improving.
What are hobbies you enjoy?
Fishing, camping, grilling.
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
Travel to the Outerbanks, but I would probably get bored if I wasn’t working.
What are you passionate about?
If something is worth doing, it’s worth doing it right.
Nathan Mast
How long have you worked at CDF?
About 2 Years.
How Many Years Have You Been Building Furniture
15 Years.
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
Treecrown Aurora Collection.
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
I have learned how to build many different types of furniture and also the rewards and challenges of dealing with people.
What are Hobbies
I enjoy fishing and spending time with family and friends.
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
I would probably do some traveling, fishing, and spend more time with family and friends.
What is your favorite thing about working here?
The challenges of creating teamwork and working with people.
What are you passionate about?
Teamwork and doing my part on helping make the world a better place.
OFFICE
Jeremy Shantz
What is your position at CDF?
Management Team
How long have you worked at CDF?
11 years
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
Reception Desks
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
“Teamwork-it takes everyone to make beautiful furniture.”
What are Hobbies
Hockey,Running
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
Travel the world.
What is your favorite thing about working here?
The people. I have made lots of friends here. Also seeing a customer delighted with their new piece of furniture.
What are you passionate about?
Toronto Maple Leafs, Blue Jays, and Raptors.
Kari Yoder
How many years have you been working here?
4 Years.
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
Pay attention to the details, they matter!
What are Hobbies you enjoy?
Hiking, reading, listening to podcasts, baking bread.
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
Volunteer my time and travel around for the best hiking spot and view.
What is your favorite thing about working here?
Having fun with my coworkers. The feeling you have after getting off the phone with a happy customer.
What are you passionate about?
Being intentional about loving and serving the people I am around each day.
Mary Oliver
What is your position at CDF?
Receptionist.
How long have you worked at CDF?
2 Years
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
Peggs table
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
“The smallest details can have the biggest affects on things”
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
Travel the world.
What are things you enjoy?
Outdoor activities and reading.
What is your favorite thing about working here?
The environment and the people that work here.
What are you passionate about?
Music, friends, and family.
Jolene Hershberger
How long have you worked at CDF?
Since 2017
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
Bordeaux Table + Parsons Chair
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
We are a team, not because we work together, but because we respect, trust, and care for each other.
What are hobbies you enjoy?
I enjoy shopping and cooking.
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
I would travel with my family.
What is your favorite thing about working here?
Learning new things and, of course, my co-workers =)
What are things you enjoy?
I’m passionate about living for the One who created me.
Timothy Miller
How long have you worked at CDF?
2 Months
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
Rochester sideboard
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
I have learned what it takes for a piece of furniture to come together.
What are hobbies you enjoy?
I enjoy snowboarding, tinkering with motors, and hanging out with friends.
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
I would stay at home on the farm and do some welding and work on motors.
What is your favorite thing about working here?
Great people and great work environment.
What are things you enjoy?
Snowboarding
Shelly Weaver
What is your position at CDF?
Bookkeeper.
How long have you worked at CDF?
19 Years
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
Nobleza Collection
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
“Do things right the first time. It will save a lot of headache later on.”
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
If money were not an option I would travel the world. I would also get a lot more projects done around the house.
What are things you enjoy?
Camping, shopping, attending my daughters sporting events.
What is your favorite thing about working here?
The atmosphere and the people I work with. Also the flexibility of my schedule.
What are you passionate about?
Being the best mom and wife that I can be.
Joey Shetler
What is your position at CDF?
Drafter/Engineer
How long have you worked at CDF?
4 Years
How many years have you been building furniture?
15+ years
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
Iron Clad Collection
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
“It takes a team to make CDF run like a well oiled machine”
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
Travel the world hunting and fishing.
What are things you enjoy?
Hunting, Fishing, and hanging out with friends.
What is your favorite thing about working here?
The people. Without them my drawings don’t do any good.
What are you passionate about?
Servant Leadership. “Good leaders must first become good servants” -Robert K. Greenleaf
Andrew Kline
How long have you worked at CDF?
3 Years
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
TV Stands
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
I have learned the importance of teamwork and finding work to do without being told what to do. I also learned to have a good attitude to boost morale with my co-workers.
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
Travel the world, get involved in politics, teach sports to young kids.
What is your favorite thing about working here?
The people are all nice, hardworking, and motivate me everyday.
What are things you enjoy?
I enjoy playing sports; studying history, psychology, and geography; video games, hanging out with family and friends.
SALES
James Mast
How long have you worked at CDF?
2 Years
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
Bordeaux Live Edge Table
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
That we are in the business of finding solutions for the end user and it takes great team work from the manufacture and the retail stores to make that happen.
What are Hobbies you enjoy?
Golf and bike a lot.
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
Travel the World.
What is your favorite thing about working here?
Being a part of the Hardwood furniture industry And working with great people.
What are you passionate about?
Helping other people be successful.
Meribeth Miller
How long have you worked at CDF?
1 Year
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
Rochester Sideboard
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
How much detail and labor goes into creating a quality piece of furniture.
What are Hobbies you enjoy?
Exploring places I haven’t visited before, whether I’m in my car or on my motorcycle.I find joy in spending time at the beach, in the mountains, digging for treasures at vintage/flea markets, listening to live music, and being creative behind my sewing machine.
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
Ride my motorcycle cross country,volunteer work, buy a fixer-upper, more of the hobbies listed above.
What is your favorite thing about working here?
My position at Canal Dover has given me the opportunity to take my office mobile and enjoy some exploring as I work, making my way from store to store.
What are you passionate about?
Creativity strikes a chord in my soul and especially when it is outside the realm of my own capabilities.
FINISHING
Heidi Yoder
How long have you worked here?
6 months
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
Country white paint chair
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
How to spray dye and being patient with everyone around me.
What are hobbies you enjoy?
Spending time with my family and horseback riding.
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
Travel the world
What is your favorite thing about working here?
The people I work with
What are things you passionate about?
My family
Ada Troyer
How long have you worked at CDF?
5 Years
How Many Years Have You Been Building Furniture
6 Years
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
Beds.
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
I have learned how to finish furniture.
What are Hobbies you enjoy?
Scrap booking, Reading, Babysitting.
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
Travel the World.
What is your favorite thing about working here?
The Paycheck.
What are you passionate about?
Not hurting others feelings.
Sharon Miller
How long have you worked at CDF?
5 ½ years
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
Uptown sideboard with the drawers indigo blue and the rest graphite
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
I have learned how to spray stain sealer and topcoat.
What are hobbies you enjoy?
Volleyball, spending time with my daughter.
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
I would travel the world and be a stay at home mom.
What is your favorite thing about working here?
The people I work with
What are things you enjoy?
I am passionate about my daughter, Hope, and my family.
Sara Miller
Ruby Yoder
How long have you worked at CDF?
Since March, 2017
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
Brushed Sand Storm Table
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
That it is the best job I ever had.
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
I would go on a nice vacation!
What is your favorite thing about working here?
The people I work with.
What are things you enjoy?
I enjoy shopping and softball.
Arlene Yoder
How many years have you been working here?
7 Years.
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
How to finish furniture.
What are Hobbies you enjoy?
Being with friends and family, playing vollyball, going camping.
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
Travel.
What is your favorite thing about working here?
The people I work with.
What are you passionate about?
Family, friends, and my job.
Naomi Miller
How many years have you been working here?
11 Years.
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
How to finish furniture, and teamwork.
What are Hobbies you enjoy?
Volleyball, bowling, shopping, hanging out with friends and family.
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
Travel the World.
What is your favorite thing about working here?
The people I work with.
What are you passionate about?
Friends and family, and my job.
MANUFACTURING
LuAnn Yoder
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
Asheville Hutch
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
Learn from your mistakes and move on.
What are hobbies you enjoy?
Working with my horse, Reading, Spending time with my family.
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
Ride through every National Park & Forest in the country with my friends and our horses.
What is your favorite thing about working here?
I can learn how to do new things
What are things you passionate about?
Faith, family, and friends
Lisa C Miller
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
Stream Open Nightstand
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
“Always looking on the bright side of things makes you a happier person.”
What are hobbies you enjoy?
Snowboarding, wake boarding.
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
Travel the World
What is your favorite thing about working here?
Making different pieces of furniture. Also not having to do the exact same thing everyday.
What are things you passionate about?
Family, true friends
Arlyn Miller
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
Craftsmans Morris recliner
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
“Always look at the positive side of things no matter what comes your way.”
What are hobbies you enjoy?
Playing sports, working, being around horses, being outdoors, being with friends and family.
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
Train Horses
What is your favorite thing about working here?
Learning new things everyday and enjoying the people around me.
What are things you passionate about?
Horses and sports
Vince Whitman
How long have you worked at CDF?
5 Months
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
Craftsman Morris Chair
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
How to setup and use a spoilbound system on a CNC router.
What are hobbies you enjoy?
Building machines, motorcycle rides.
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
I would get involved with disaster relief.
What is your favorite thing about working here?
The respect between the workers.
What are things you passionate about?
My religion
Mary Hershberger
How long have you worked at CDF?
4 Months
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
Branson Collection
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
How to assemble hutches and tables.
What are hobbies you enjoy?
Volleyball, softball, and hanging out with friends.
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
Travel the world
What is your favorite thing about working here?
Good atmosphere and the people I work with.
What are things you passionate about?
Helping people in need and spending time with family and firends
Nelson Miller
How long have you worked at CDF?
7 Years.
How Many Years Have You Been Building Furniture
9 years.
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
I have no specific piece that I like better than the others.
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
Consistence & Responsibility.
What are Hobbies you enjoy?
I enjoy singing and sharing with others, and seeing what makes them tick.
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
I would always want to do some kind of work. If I were in Florida I would be drinking coffee with friends.
What is your favorite thing about working here?
The workers are Canal Dover’s biggest asset. I love all the people that work here and I really enjoy my job as well.
What are you passionate about?
People and living life for the One who died for me. I also love blessing and cheering others up.
Harvey Bowman
How long have you worked at CDF?
18 Years
How Many Years Have You Been Building Furniture
18 Years
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
The Canted Hutch.
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
I have learned how to make something look good.
What are Hobbies you enjoy?
Fishing and Traveling.
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
Fish and irritate my wife.
What is your favorite thing about working here?
working together.
What are you passionate about?
My goal is to do everything as unto the Lord.
Wayne Troyer
How long have you worked at CDF?
15 1/2 Years
How Many Years Have You Been Building Furniture
17 years
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
Desks
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
I have learned to enjoy my work.
What are Hobbies
Traveling, Fishing
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
Find ways to keep busy and help others.
What is your favorite thing about working here?
I like the people I work with and the company.
Roy Yoder
How many years have you been working here?
23 Years.
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
The quality of building long lasting furniture.
What are Hobbies you enjoy?
Horse sales, spending time with family, any auctions, raising puppies.
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
Go to horse sales, spend more time with family and travel.
What is your favorite thing about working here?
coworkers, clean place to work and a lot of different furniture.
What are you passionate about?
Doing something right the first time.
Allen Kline
How many years have you been working here?
25 Years.
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
Building a piece of furniture right the first time. Quality pays it doesn’t cost.
What are Hobbies you enjoy?
Playing sports, camping with family
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
Spending time on my hobby farm, more family time, traveling and helping needy families.
What is your favorite thing about working here?
The people that work here, the atmosphere and waiting to see what the next challenge is.
What are you passionate about?
A job worth doing is worth doing well.
Larry Sharrock
How long have you worked at CDF?
3.5 Years
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
Tables.
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
I have learned how to use different wood working tools.
What are Hobbies
I like caring for trees, Native American artifact hunting, and being outdoors.
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
Live in a cabin in the mountains.
What is your favorite thing about working here?
The people and making successful repairs.
What are you passionate about?
Living in the Country.
Crist Kauffman
How long have you worked at CDF?
Almost a Year.
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
Live edge solid slab table.
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
I learned how to build tables which was a very new and interesting experience and after a year i’m still learning.
What are hobbies you enjoy?
Hunting, Fishing, Traveling, and spending time with friends.
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
Try to help others in every way I can.
What is your favorite thing about working here?
The fun we have while working together as a team.
What are you passionate about?
Continuous personal growth and development.
Ivan Yoder
How long have you worked at CDF?
6 Years
How many years have you been building furniture?
16 Years
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
Anything Oak with overlay doors and drawers.
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
Always agree with Harvey
What are hobbies you enjoy?
Fishing
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
I haven’t thought about this. I am just thankful I am able to work.
What is your favorite thing about working here?
The people I work with are nice to work with.
What are things you enjoy?
Doing the job right the first time instead of doing it over.
Roman Troyer
How long have you worked at CDF?
21 years
How Many Years Have You Been Building Furniture
44 years
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
Arvada Table, Canted Hutch
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
I have learned a lot about woodworking.
What are Hobbies
Caring for Animals, Wood Working
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
Travel the world.
What is your favorite thing about working here?
The work in General. Also the coffee.
What are you passionate about?
Perfection
Marlene Miller
How long have you worked at CDF?
8 Years
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
Chair
What are Hobbies you enjoy?
Hanging out with my friends.
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
Do more stuff at home.
What is your favorite thing about working here?
The girls I work with.
Edwin M. Troyer
How long have you worked at CDF?
16 Years
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
Square One Chairs
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
I have learned what it takes to make beautiful furniture out of ordinary wood.
What are hobbies you enjoy?
I enjoy fishing, spending time with grandchildren, and traveling.
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
I would like to spend more time with grandkids and travel and fish more. Not necessarily in that order.
What is your favorite thing about working here?
I like the work environment and the other employees
What are things you enjoy?
I am passionate about going to work everyday
Lisa Miller
How long have you worked at CDF?
5 Months
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
Madison Double Base
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
I have learned to take responsibility in everything you do especially for a mistake that was your own fault.
What are hobbies you enjoy?
Camping, fishing
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
Go on vacation
What is your favorite thing about working here?
The people are very nice, the work is fun, and the pay is great.
What are things you passionate about?
I am passionate about the Christianity in the company, the motivation, and the happiness in everyone you meet.
David A. Yoder
How long have you worked at CDF?
2 Years
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
Probably desks
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
How to operate CNC machines.
What are hobbies you enjoy?
I enjoy fishing, reading, woodworking, and old stuff (antiques etc.)
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
I really don’t know, that is an interesting question, I’m curious myself.
What is your favorite thing about working here?
The people, with the CNC routers being a close second.
What are things you enjoy?
Life itself, which we have abundantly, through our Savior Jesus Christ
David Miller
How long have you worked at CDF?
12 years
How Many Years Have You Been Building Furniture
26 years
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
Anything unique and challenging (to build).
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
I have learned that nobody is perfect and nobody’s talents are alike. I have also learned to respect each others talents and to work together as a team.
What are Hobbies
By the time I get through that one you would be bored.
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
Being able to work is an opportunity and I want to be thankful for every day I can go to work.
What is your favorite thing about working here?
Working with people who have a positive,happy and up building attitude.
What are you passionate about?
Living an honorable and respectable life so that I might be an inspiration to those around me.
Regina Mast
How long have you worked at CDF?
About a year.
How Many Years Have You Been Building Furniture
2 years
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
Rochester Sideboard.
What is something you have learned since working at CDF?
How to make new Furniture.
What are Hobbies
Spending time with friends,playing Volleyball, Softball, Horseback riding.
What would you do if you didn’t have to work?
Travel and help at homes & Orphanages.
What is your favorite thing about working here?
Being treated with respect. And the people.
What are you passionate about?
Helping people in need.
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