MANAGEMENT
Nicholas & Natalia Pickrel
When did you start at Canal Dover Furniture?
2017What 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.
Darren & Carmen Schrock
Jared & Ladawn Lapp
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.
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.
Rudy Troyer
OFFICE
Mary Oliver
What is your position at CDF?
Receptionist.
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2016
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.
Judy Miller
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2020
What are some hobbies that you enjoy in your free time?
Photography and hand lettering
What is one thing you would like to do in your lifetime?
Go to Arizona or Hawaii
Name one thing that most people probably don’t know about you?
I am a Golden State Warriors Fan
What is one thing you are passionate about?
Volleyball and Baking
What is your favorite food?
Shrimp-n-rice
What is your favorite Canal Dover collection or piece of furniture?
The Iron Clad bedroom collection
What is one way that you can accomplish the company mission in your current role?
To get my work done while still having a fun time with my colleagues.
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.
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, 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.
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2000
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
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2014
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
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2015
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.
Jenna Hershberger
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2021
What are some hobbies that you enjoy in your free time?
Volleyball, running and reading
What is one thing you would like to do in your lifetime?
Travel the world
Name one thing that most people probably don’t know about you?
Had surgery when I was 3 years old because I had an extra ear tube.
What is one thing you are passionate about?
Volleyball and my job
What is your favorite food?
Shrimp-n-rice and milk chocolate
What is your favorite Canal Dover collection or piece of furniture?
Square one pedestal table
What is one way that you can accomplish the company mission in your current role?
Be honest and respect others
SALES
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2016
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.
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?
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.
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2020
FINISHING
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.
Ruby Yoder
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2018
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.
Clara Miller
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2019
Lori Yoder
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2020
MANUFACTURING
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.
LuAnn Yoder
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2019
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 Miller
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2019
What are some hobbies that you enjoy in your free tim
Spending time with my family and boyfriend. Playing volleyball and being outdoors.
What is one thing you would like to do in your lifetime?
Visit every state
What is something you have learned since starting at Canal Dover Furniture?
Not everything needs to be done the way you would do it to be right. Treat people the way you want to be treated even if you feel they don’t deserve it.
What is your favorite collection or piece of furniture?
Sequoia table and chair set
What is your favorite thing about working at Canal Dover?
Hard work doesn’t get taken for granted. You get acknowledged for all the effort you put into your work. Happy and great atmosphere.
What is one thing you are passionate about?
Reading my bible and family time.
Arlyn Miller
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2019
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
Jeremy Weaver
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2019
What are some hobbies that you enjoy in your free time?
Hunting and fishing
What is one thing you would like to do in your lifetime?
Go elk hunting in Colorado
Name one thing that most people probably don’t know about you.
I am a twin
What is one thing you are passionate about?
Animals
What is your favorite food?
Steak
What is your favorite Canal Dover collection or piece of furniture?
The Arborne bedroom collection
What is one way that you can accomplish the company mission in your current role?
Do the best I can, in everything I do.
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.
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.
Ada Troyer
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2014
How Many Years Have You Been Building Furniture
Since starting here.
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.
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.
Roy Yoder
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
1994
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.
Anthony Mast
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2020
What are some hobbies that you enjoy in your free tim
Building custom Furniture, fishing and pen turning
What is one thing you would like to do in your lifetime?
Visit the Holy Lands.
What is something you have learned since starting at Canal Dover Furniture?
I have learned to build quality Furniture!!
What is your favorite collection or piece of furniture?
Mission style
What is your favorite thing about working at Canal Dover?
Awesome team to work with. From management all the way down to manufacturing.
What is one thing you are passionate about?
Accomplishing a new challenge.
Larry Sharrock
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2015
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.
Sara Miller
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2013
Arlene Yoder
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2011
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 volleyball, and 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.
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.
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
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
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.
Regina Mast
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2018
What are some hobbies that you enjoy in your free tim
Drawing, sewing, volleyball and painting. I enjoy spending Tim with plants and animals. Anything with nature really
Name one thing that most people probably don’t know about you?
I can be very talkative but also love to be alone.
What is one thing you are passionate about?
Making sure everyone feels loved, welcome and included. It something I continually strive to be better at
What is your favorite food?
Almost anything. I don’t really have a favorite
What is your favorite Canal Dover collection or piece of furniture?
Uptown and Avery collections
What is one way that you can accomplish the company mission in your current role?
Finding joy in every hour of the day. Working together to better understand each other.
Verna Hershberger
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2020
What is one thing you would like to do in your lifetime?
Travel the world
What are some hobbies that you enjoy in your free time?
Snowboarding, cooking and shopping
Name one thing that most people probably don’t know about you?
I busted my eardrum when I was 6.
What is one thing you are passionate about?
Helping people
What is your favorite food?
Seafood
What is your favorite Canal Dover collection or piece of furniture?
Peggs
What is one way that you can accomplish the company mission in your current role?
Doing by job exceptionally well.
Regina Hershberger
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2020
What are some hobbies that you enjoy in your free time?
Drawing, sewing, volleyball and painting. I enjoy spending Tim with plants and animals. Anything with nature really
Name one thing that most people probably don’t know about you?
I can be very talkative but also love to be alone.
What is one thing you are passionate about?
Making sure everyone feels loved, welcome and included. It something I continually strive to be better at
What is your favorite food?
Almost anything. I don’t really have a favorite
What is your favorite Canal Dover collection or piece of furniture?
Uptown and Avery collections
What is one way that you can accomplish the company mission in your current role?
Finding joy in every hour of the day. Working together to better understand each other.
Conner Yoder
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2021
What are some hobbies that you enjoy in your free time?
Playing hockey and riding motorcycle.
What is one thing you would like to do in your lifetime?
Skydive.
Name one thing that most people probably don’t know about you.
I like to cook.
What is one thing you are passionate about?
Food.
What is your favorite food?
Steak and chicken wings.
What is one way that you can accomplish the company mission in your current role?
Do my best in what I do.
Shawn Love
When did you join the team at Canal Dover?
2021
What are some hobbies that you enjoy in your free tim
Running and RC rock crawlers
What is one thing you would like to do in your lifetime?
Go to the Grand Canyon
Name one thing that most people probably don’t know about you.
I have double ankles and elbows
What is one thing you are passionate about?
The Lord
What is your favorite food?
Macaroni and Cheese
What is your favorite Canal Dover collection or piece of furniture?
Iron Clad
What is one way that you can accomplish the company mission in your current role?
By doing my best
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