Meet Our Team
THE AMERICAN WOODCRAFTERS TEAM:
CARING, ENERGETIC & FLEXIBLE TO FIND SOLUTIONS
“It’s easy to do business with American Woodcrafters.”
That’s one of the most frequent comments we hear from our customers. Customer service and satisfaction, problem-solving and win-win relationships are our top priority. And because we are a smaller company and each wear several hats, it’s easier for us to navigate and flex through unexpected challenges to find timely solutions for our customers. The truth is, we are a team that gets along, works well together and feels more like family than co-workers…and we pass along that caring attitude to our customers and industry partners.

Chuck Foster (CEO, Owner)
Chuck is the creative center of American Woodcrafters. Coming from a family legacy of furniture manufacturing and design, Chuck has continued the vision of his father, John Foster, for American Woodcrafters to provide unique yet affordable furniture designs to the marketplace. Chuck studied Fine Arts in college and is an artist specializing in stone sculpture. Many of his works can be seen throughout the city of High Point, NC and beyond. Chuck took over the role of CEO in 2012 and leads our product development and production teams. Chuck lives with his wife, Kim and his son, Smith, on their farm in Trinity, NC.
Chuck Foster
CEO, Owner

Chris Coggins (CFO/COO)
Chris joined the American Woodcrafters family in 2003. Coming from a financial background with BDO Seidman and Ernst & Young, Chris has used his expertise and experience to oversee our financial and operations departments. Chris and his wife live in High Point, NC. Outside of American Woodcrafters, Chris enjoys spending time with his family at the beach and playing golf.
Chris Coggins
CFO/COO

Rusty Morris (Vice President Sales & Marketing)
Rusty represents the third generation from his family to work in the furniture industry, He began as a territory sales rep for American Woodcrafters in the Carolinas in the early 2000’s and now leads our team of Manufacturer’s Reps and sales support staff along with strategizing American Woodcrafters’ marketing direction. A High Point native, Rusty lives here with his wife and two daughters. When Rusty is not working, he enjoys spending time with the family, being a local rock star and a devoted golf hack.
Rusty Morris
Vice President Sales & Marketing

MaryAnn Johnson (Customer Service)
MaryAnn joined American Woodcrafters in 2011 as a customer service representative and immediately impressed with her work ethic and leadership skills. Wearing multiple hats is an understatement when describing her role with our company. Always willing and able to lend a hand with any task given to her, MaryAnn plays a vital role in the day-to-day operations here at American Woodcrafters. MaryAnn lives in Thomasville, NC with her husband Larry. When MaryAnn is not working or spending time with her children and grandchildren, she is an avid outdoor sportswoman and enjoys hunting and fishing.
MaryAnn Johnson
Customer Service Manager/Executive Assistant

Michael Williams (Operations/Forecasting Manager)
Michael started his career at American Woodcrafters in 2015. As Warehouse Manager, Michael serves numerous roles including scheduling, quality control and managing our warehouse staff.
Michael Williams
Operations/Forecasting Manager

Debbie Waynick (Customer Service)
Debbie began working at American Woodcrafters in 2018. Debbie worked for VF Corp for 26 years before coming to American Woodcrafters. Debbie lives in Liberty, NC with her husband and enjoys camping and spending time with family.
Debbie Waynick
Customer Service

Jane Stout (Logistics Manager)
Jane began working as a customer service representative for American Woodcrafters in 2008. In 2018, she took over leadership of our logistics department. Jane lives in Trinity, NC with her husband and enjoys spending time with her children and loving on her grand babies.
Jane Stout
Logistics Manager

Smith Foster (Quality Control/Operations)
Smith is the third generation of Fosters to work for American Woodcrafters. Smith came on board officially in 2019 and works in quality control, parts management and showroom set up. In 2022, Smith will begin traveling and working with our factories abroad with his father Chuck. Smith lives in Trinity, NC and is an accomplished motocross athlete.