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In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond reconnects with returning guest Adria Salvatore, Education Director at the Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI), to explore the education initiatives that are shaping the next generation of millwork professionals.

Where to Learn More

• Adria Salvatore's info:
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adria-salvatore-4b590610/
  • Email: adria@awinet.org
• AWI:
  • Website: www.awinet.org
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/architectural-woodwork-institute/posts/?feedView=all
  • AWI National Convention: https://member.awinet.org/s/event/a1yUO000000s3c1YAA/2025-awi-annual-convention
  • AWI Education Programs: https://awinet.org/education/
• Education:
  • Free high school year 1 woodworking curriculum: https://library.kccte.pittstate.edu/curriculum/299
    • (this is intended for educator access only)
  • KCCTE Website: https://kccte.pittstate.edu/
• Skills USA
  • Skills USA Website: https://www.skillsusa.org/
  • State-level SkillsUSA Cabinetmaking Contest coordinators: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19iVAz_0yWTkm6Cgh__xmpVih-wkWpnRXxHG_IY_so_g/edit?usp

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In this episode of Verify In Field, host Jacob Edmond sits down with brand strategist, author, and leadership coach Skot Waldron to unpack what effective leadership really means in today’s evolving millwork and construction industry.

Where to Learn More

• Skot's Website: http://www.skotwaldron.com
• Skot’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotwaldron/
• Book: Unlocked – A 52 Week Guide for the Intentional Leader
  • Find it here: Skot's Book: Unlocked, a 52 Week Guide for the Intentional Leader.
• Podcast: Unlocked with Skot Waldron (available on all platforms)
  • Apple Music: https://apple.co/3ZCgTCB
  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@skotwaldron
• Review Skot’s trainings and talks: https://www.talkadot.com/s/skotw

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In this episode of Verify Infield, host Jacob Edmond sits down with Curtis Garrand, Continuous Improvement Manager at Stevens Industries, to unpack what continuous improvement actually looks like in a modern millwork operation, from manufacturing to project management and beyond.

Curtis explains how CI isn’t just about fixing machines or tracking parts. It’s about aligning teams, reducing waste across departments, and building a culture that questions how things are done, so processes evolve alongside the business.

Whether you’re a shop owner trying to reduce rework, or a PM drowning in inefficiencies, this episode lays out the mindset, tools, and cultural shifts needed to get real traction.

About Our Guest

Curtis Garrand is the Continuous Improvement Manager at Stevens Industries, where he leads cross-functional initiatives to optimize processes across the entire quote-to-cash cycle. With a background in manufacturing and automation, Curtis blends hands-on operations knowledge with a deep understanding of lean principles, digital tools, and people-focused leadership. He’s especially passionate about building systems that support sustainable growth and smarter work, not just faster output.

Where to Learn More

• Curtis Garrand on LinkedIn
  https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtisgarrard/
• Email Curtis
  curtisg@stevensind.com
• Stevens Industries Website
  https://www.stevensind.com/

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