Meet the Team
Chris Johnson
Meet the Founder
For me, woodworking has never been just about building cabinetry—it has always been about creating a better experience for the people who live with it every day.
Like many homeowners, purchasing a home in 2023 marked the beginning of a journey. As projects around the house unfolded, I quickly discovered how difficult it could be to find furniture and cabinetry that truly reflected the quality, craftsmanship, and timeless design I envisioned. Too often, beautifully marketed products were built from engineered materials, mass-produced overseas, or lacked the attention to detail that should define pieces intended to live in a home for decades. And finding skilled craftsmen who shared those same values proved equally challenging.
That experience became the foundation of Southeastern Woodworks.
Before founding the company, I built my career in commercial account management, partnering with customers where trust, communication, and delivering on commitments were just as important as the products themselves. Those years taught me that exceptional service isn't an added benefit—it is an expectation. Listening carefully, communicating honestly, respecting timelines, and following through on every promise are principles that have shaped the way I do business.
Those same values guide every project today.
I believe commissioning custom cabinetry should feel exciting—not overwhelming. Clients deserve clear communication, thoughtful guidance, transparent pricing, and confidence that every detail is being managed with care. My goal is to make the experience as refined as the finished product itself.
I personally build every piece that leaves our shop. Everything cut, configured, assembled, and finished by hand. All made from carefully selected solid hardwoods using time-honored joinery and meticulous craftsmanship. But what matters most is what those pieces become: a key part of the daily life of a home. They are where mornings begin, holidays are celebrated, families gather, and memories are quietly made.
Southeastern Woodworks was created for homeowners who believe quality still matters—for those who value authenticity, thoughtful design, and craftsmanship that grows more beautiful with time. It is my privilege to create pieces worthy of becoming part of your home's story.
The Family
The Support System
Behind every piece we create is a family that has believed in this dream from the very beginning.
My family and faith are the two most important driving factors in my life. God has greatly blessed me with my lovely wife and beautiful baby girl and I owe everything - including this company - to Him.
My wife and I were married in 2021, and together we've built a life rooted in faith, love, and the belief that meaningful work is worth pursuing. In December 2024, God blessed us with our beautiful daughter. Bringing her home on Christmas Day is a memory our family will treasure forever - a reminder of how richly we've been blessed and how precious life's greatest gifts truly are.
Southeastern Woodworks exists because of countless evenings, weekends, and sacrifices that my family has willingly shared. Every project completed, every milestone reached, and every client relationship formed has been possible because of their unwavering encouragement and belief in this vision.
Above all, my faith reminds me that every opportunity, every relationship, and every blessing comes from God. I strive to honor Him by approaching both my work and my relationships with integrity, humility, and gratitude. These values shape the way I lead my business, serve my clients, and care for every project entrusted to us.
To my wife, thank you for believing in this dream long before it became a business. Thank you for your patience through the long days, your encouragement during the difficult seasons, and your constant reminder of why this work matters.
And to our daughter, my greatest hope is that one day you'll see that this company was never built simply to make beautiful cabinetry. It was built to create something lasting-a legacy of faith, honesty, craftsmanship, and service that reflects the values our family holds most dear.
From our family to yours, thank you for trusting Southeastern Woodworks to become a small part of your home's story. It is a privilege we never take for granted.