MANAGEMENT
Accounting / Bookkeeper
Allen Kline
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
1993
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.
Purchasing / Office Manager
Daniel Weaver
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
1994
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.
OFFICE
Design & Drawing
Timothy Miller
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2018
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, flying drones, and hanging out with friends.
What would you do if you didn't have to work?
Get my pilots license.
What is your favorite thing about working here?
Great people and great work environment.
What are things you enjoy?
Snowboarding, Flying drones, 3d Printing
Receptionist
Carrie Reed
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2021
What are some hobbies that you enjoy in your free time?
Dirt Track Racing & Travelling to different tracks with our friends.
What is one thing you would like to do in your lifetime?
Live by the ocean!
Name one thing that most people probably don't know about you?
I'm shy at first, but when you get to know me I have a heart of gold and care about everyone.
What is one thing you are passionate about?
Family!
What is your favorite food?
I don't really have a favorite, but I would never pass on a good homemade cookie!
What is your favorite Canal Dover collection or piece of furniture?
I'm not sure, it's all beautiful!
What is one way that you can accomplish the company mission in your current role?
Be respectful and work as a team. Always respect the customer/business even if they are not happy. Work together as a team to get the work done!
Abby Byler
Joanna Hershberger
Nathan Miller
MANUFACTURING
Custom Department
David Miller
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2006
How Many Years Have You Been Building Furniture
All my life
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.
CNC Operator
David A. Yoder
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2017
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
Chair Department
Edwin M. Troyer
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2002
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
Case Goods Department
Ivan Yoder
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2012
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.
Production Supervisor
Nathan Mast
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2016
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.
Case Goods Department
Harvey Bowman
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2000
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.
Chair Department
Nelson Miller
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2011
How Many Years Have You Been Building Furniture
Since 2009
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?
Consistency & 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.
Glue Up Department
John Troyer
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2020
What are some hobbies that you enjoy?
Fishing at our pond with my wife and grandchildren.
What is one thing you would like to do in your lifetime?
Travel to the west coast and even Alaska.
What is something you have learned since starting at Canal Dover Furniture?
In the custom department you never know what tomorrow has for you, and I have 40 years of woodworking experience in my life.
What is your favorite piece of furniture?
Any of the catalog pieces.
What is your favorite thing about working here?
Everyone has a "Good Morning" for you.
What are things you passionate about?
Always be honest and say the truth.
Table Boxing
Naomi Miller
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2007
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.
Table Department
Howard Horton
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2021
What are some hobbies that you enjoy in your free time?
Ham Radio, Strategy Board Gaming, & Learning.
What is one thing you would like to do in your lifetime?
Complete my Master's Degree.
What is one thing that most people probably don't know about you?
I enjoy strategy board gaming.
What is one thing you are passionate about?
Teaching the Bible / Preaching.
What is your favorite food?
Cashew Chicken
What is your favorite Canal Dover collection or piece of furniture?
The Arvada Table
What is one way that you can accomplish the company mission in your current role?
Crafting quality pieces for the customers we serve.
Table Department
Matthew Beitzel
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2021
What are some hobbies that you enjoy in your free time?
Woodworking, Hockey, Camping
What is one thing you would like to do in your lifetime?
Take a trip to Alaska
What is one thing that most people probably don't know about you?
I was once a firefighter and EMT
What is one thing you are passionate about?
Family
What is your favorite food?
Steak & Seafood
What is your favorite Canal Dover collection or piece of furniture?
American Mission Nightstand
What is one way that you can accomplish the company mission in your current role?
One way I can accomplish the company mission in my current role is by doing the best work I can, and by learning from my co-workers to do better.
Receiving
Dana Noble
What are some hobbies that you enjoy in your free time?
Church / Bible Study
What is one thing you would like see in your lifetime?
Peace
What is one thing you are passionate about ?
Jesus
What is your favorite food?
Cheeseburgers
What is one way that you can accomplish the company mission in your current role?
Learn all I can and apply myself
Production Manager
Brian Frame Sr.
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2021
What are some hobbies that you enjoy in your free time?
Woodworking
What is one thing you would like to do in your lifetime?
Visit national parks, and go see the pyramids.
What is one thing that most people probably don't know about you?
I like skydiving..
What is one thing you are passionate about?
Woodworking
What is your favorite food?
Seafood!
What is your favorite Canal Dover collection or piece of furniture?
The Pasadena Collection
What is one way that you can accomplish the company mission in your current role?
By being a team player and striving to do better than I did yesterday. Also to learn as much as I can and to share the knowledge I have.
FINISHING
Finish Room
Jeffrey Ashwood
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2021
What are some hobbies that you enjoy in your free time?
Lite Photography & Woodworking. Woodworking is my gift and now it is my job as well as hobby.
What is one thing you would like to do in your lifetime?
Using my gifts to help others
What is one thing that most people probably don't know about you?
I'm transparent.
What is one thing you are passionate about?
My Legacy
What is your favorite food?
Ribeye Steak!
What is your favorite Canal Dover collection or piece of furniture?
I can't choose! Quality is my favorite.
What is one way that you can accomplish the company mission in your current role?
By giving the company 100%. I think that no matter what role I play I give 100%. Learning and growing is key. Joy and happiness will follow.
James Weaver
SHIPPING
Shipping
Wayne Troyer
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2003
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.
Callie Troyer
Quinton Troyer
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