Woodmeister Master Builders

Woodmeister Master Builders began in 1980 when Ted Goodnow convinced his parents to give him the money they had set aside for his college education so that he could start a woodworking business. While still a teenager and with a two-year cabinet and furniture-making apprenticeship under his belt, Goodnow opened a sole proprietorship on Worcester’s Piedmont Street. When joined by his older brother a year later, the business became Goodnow Brothers, and the two craftsmen began carving out a niche in the commercial and residential millwork and cabinetry market. After landing their first big kitchen contract, they were forced to move to larger quarters on Beacon Street, so they could complete the job. At the customer’s request, the brothers also took on the role of General Contractor for the project. Thus began the philosophy of meeting customer needs and priorities that has driven the company’s growth ever since. During the next five years, Goodnow purchased his brother’s share of the firm, changed its name to Woodmeister Corporation, and was joined by his wife, Kim. He also gave up the hands-on work to devote all of his time to managing and building the business. Since then, Woodmeister has evolved into an internationally-renowned, multi-million dollar company and a leader in the affluent residential construction market.