Collection: About Us
Nick Leonard
I have always had a love for making things and working with my hands. As a young boy, I was always taking apart machines and motors at our family's Textile Mill. The mill is where I learned electricity, physics, and how to problem solve by using what I had to create a solution.
The thing about being a maker is having the confidence to do something. If you want to do something, do it. Don't hold back. I have been told many times I wouldn't be able to do something or that I didn't have the skills needed. "Tell me I can't do something and you will see me go do it".
The love for design and woodworking really escalated when I was able to design and help build my dream home, which everyone said I couldn't do. The whole process was invigorating yet challenging, but was an eye opening experience with huge amounts for knowledge gained. Once I was settled at home, I quickly grew out of the small one car sized shop I thought would be enough. And this is where the Statedwoods Co. shop got its start.
Landon Mathers
I have a background in building and remodeling homes with Keith Smith Construction in the Winston-Salem area.
In May 2023, a year after Nick left his full-time day job, I decided to join him full-time. My passion for woodworking comes from my grandfather, who was always in his shop building something new. Many pieces of furniture in my house were made by him, and I now own many of the same tools he used.
I met Nick in college in 2011, and we quickly became friends. We discovered we shared many hobbies, including golf, photography, woodworking, fly fishing, hunting, and the love of college sports.
I'm excited to see where Statedwoods takes us, the new friends we'll make, and the creations we'll bring to life through our shared love of woodworking!