Industry recognition for a leader who’s helping shape what’s next
We’re thrilled to share that Jeff Emden of Chesapeake has been recognized as one of Woodworking Network’s 40 Under 40—a national award that celebrates the industry’s most promising and innovative leaders.
Jeff has played a key role in expanding Chesapeake’s product offering, strengthening logistics systems, and deepening our commitment to customer-first service. He’s led the charge in adding new specialty lines, rebranding the business, building growth strategy systems, and disrupting traditional marketing approaches in the wood products space.
In his own words:
“We don’t aim to fit in—we’re building something completely different. As long as we stay true to that and operate in a way no one else in our space does, we’re on track. We’ll continue redefining wood products distribution and setting the standard.”
This recognition reaffirms what we’ve always believed: the next generation of woodworking leadership is already here—and it’s setting the standard.
