John Howell
President of Howell Consulting Services, Inc.
John Howell began his woodworking career in 1973 as an apprentice to a master cabinetmaker and has worked for a number of larger woodworking companies that specialized in architectural millwork, office furniture, store fixtures and door and window manufacture. He worked his way up from cabinetmaker and finisher to project manager, engineering manager, and Director of Research and Development. He is a LEED® Accredited Professional.
With his background in teaching along with his years of experience in woodworking, John now runs a consulting business. He helps companies in all aspects of finishing, including the implementation of greener finishing materials. This help includes training finishers in the use of waterborne finishing systems. He also provides assistance to companies looking to improve the efficiency of their custom woodworking operation by utilizing the benefits of 3-D modeling.