About Us
AWI's Vision
To be the global leader in architectural woodwork standards, related interior finishes, industry-specific education and networking opportunities.
Mission
We fulfill our Vision by:
1. Creating, publishing and continually improving Standards for architectural woodwork and related interior finishes.
2. Providing education and opportunities for industry stakeholders to participate, collaborate, share resources and engage through AWI;
3. Developing, delivering and continually improving AWI’s member benefits;
4. Cultivating and strengthening relationships that promote the architectural woodwork and related interior finishes industry.
History of AWI
The Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) was incorporated in Chicago, Illinois on December 17, 1954. The President was Charles A. Rinehimer and the Board of Directors consisted of 18 members including Mr. Rinehimer.
The AWI was formed by a group of individuals who were members of the Millwork Cost Bureau, a trade association of custom millwork operators founded in 1914.
The Millwork Cost Bureau's stated purpose was to establish a cost accounting procedure for custom millwork operations and provide estimating training systems for members. Among those individuals who met to plan the formation of an "architectural woodwork association" were Mr. Charles (Chic) Rinehimer, a longtime director and onetime president of the Millwork Cost Bureau and Elmer W. Root, also a former president of the Millwork Cost Bureau.
After several meetings, the Architectural Woodwork Institute was incorporated in Chicago, IL, and its Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Illinois Secretary of State on December 17, 1954.
Past Presidents
Term
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Name
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Location
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2020 | Tyler Cerny | Traverse City, MI |
2019 | Michael McNulty | Cranston, RI |
2018 | Bruce Spitz | El Paso, TX |
2017 | Kristine Cox | High Point, NC |
2016 | Greg Lutz | Wylie, TX |
2015 | Kent Gilchrist | Carmel, IN |
2014 | Randy Jensen | Auburn, AL |
2013
|
Michael Bell
|
Nashville, TN
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2012
|
Matt Lundahl
|
Phoenix, AZ
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2011
|
Robert Stout
|
Wendell, NC
|
2010
|
Doug Carney
|
Fargo, ND
|
2009
|
Whitney Coombs
|
Hannover, PA
|
2007-2008
|
Richard Ungerbuehler, Sr.
|
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
|
2006-2007
|
Ed Brewer
|
Louisville, KY
|
2005-2006
|
Rick Kogler
|
Baton Rouge, LA
|
2004-2005
|
Kirsten Ingham
|
Arlington, WA
|
2003-2004
|
Jay Blankenship
|
Columbus, GA
|
2002-2003
|
Scott Nelson
|
Lincoln, NE
|
2001-2002
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Douglas Mock
|
Granville, OH
|
2000-2001
|
Michael Quirk
|
Wayata, MN
|
1999-2000
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Bruce Cody
|
Roanoke, VA
|
1998-1999
|
Philip Duvic
|
Union Springs, AL
|
1997-1998
|
Joseph Bossen
|
Cinnaminson, NJ
|
1996-1997
|
Robert Ziegelmeier
|
Somers, NY
|
1995-1996
|
Craig Johnson
|
Osceola, WI
|
1994-1995
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Yves DesMarais
|
Hollywood, FL
|
1993-1994
|
Joe Sorrelli
|
Brooklyn, NY
|
1992-1993
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Brad Ricketson*
|
Tucson, AZ
|
1991-1992
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Lee Biagiotti*
|
Albany, NY
|
1990-1991
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Stan Robuck*
|
Salina, KS
|
1989-1990
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Dave Mengler*
|
Algonquin, IL
|
1988-1989
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Burl Terrill
|
Mertzon, TX
|
1987-1988
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Rudy Scassellati*
|
Placitas, NM
|
1986-1987
|
James Hamilton, Sr.
|
Winchester, VA
|
1985-1986
|
Charles Pugsley*
|
Oklahoma City, OK
|
1984-1985
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Ted Bolle*
|
Springfield, OH
|
1983-1984
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Theodore Petersen
|
St. Louis, MO
|
1982-1983
|
Ed Nolen*
|
Knoxville, TN
|
1981-1982
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Rick Ohlson*
|
Lakewood, WA
|
1980-1981
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Clete Ernster*
|
Cuero, TX
|
1979-1980
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Dick Currie*
|
Hutchinson, KS
|
1978-1979
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William Hanselman
|
Edwardsville, IL
|
1977-1978
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John McDonald*
|
Miami, FL
|
1976-1977
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Albert Morante*
|
Monroe Township, NJ
|
1975-1976
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Marlin Olsen*
|
Eugene, OR
|
1974-1975
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Lloyd Burton*
|
Virginia Beach, VA
|
1973-1974
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Robert Morency*
|
West Dundee, IL
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1972-1973
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Bud Lundahl
|
Phoenix, AZ
|
1971-1972
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William Otis
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Pawley's Island, SC
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1970-1971
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John Mielach*
|
Edison, NJ
|
1969-1970
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Lou Dietz*
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Haverford, PA
|
1968-1969
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Eldredge Leeming
|
Vero Beach, FL
|
1967-1968
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Cedric Thompson*
|
Simsbury, CT
|
1966-1967
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James Elliot*
|
Norfolk, VA
|
1965-1966
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James O'Neill, Jr.*
|
Rome, GA
|
1964-1965
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William Winter*
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Williamsport, PA
|
1963-1964
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Wayne Sandberg*
|
Salt Lake City, UT
|
1962-1963
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Norman Vaughn, Sr.*
|
Warwick, RI
|
1961-1962
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Ralph Harrison*
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Nashville, TN
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1960-1961
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Robert Koll*
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Winnetka, IL
|
1959-1960
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Robert Hoe, Jr.*
|
Poughkeepsie, NY
|
1958-1959
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Elmer Root*
|
Appleton, WI
|
1957-1958
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Claude Twiellenmeier*
|
St. Louis, MO
|
1955-1957
|
Albert Carlson*
|
Minneapolis, MN
|
1953-1955
|
Charles Rinehimer*
|
Elgin, IL
|
Honorary Life Members
Honorary Life Members are individuals who have contributed exemplary service to the association, its members, and AWI's Mission as deemed by his/her peers.
Jerry Allen | Eldredge Leeming |
Lee Biagiotti* |
John Leininger |
Michael Bell |
Bud Lundahl |
Jay Blankenship |
Teresa McCain |
Joseph Bossen |
Mickey McCoy |
Ed Brewer |
Dave Mengler* |
Gerald Brewer |
John Mielach* |
Carl Bullmore* |
Doug Mock |
Lloyd Burton* |
Albert Morante* |
Doug Carney |
William Munyan |
Bruce Cody |
Scott Nelson |
Whitney Coombs |
Ed Nolan* |
Dick Currie* |
Rick Ohlson* |
Yves DesMarais |
Marlin Olsen* |
Lou Dietz* |
William Otis |
Phil Duvic |
Theodore Petersen |
Wendell Ellsworth |
Charles Pugsley* |
Clete Ernster* |
Michael Quirk |
Randy Estabrook |
Brad Ricketson* |
Paul Fetzer |
Rudy Scassellati* |
Margaret Fisher |
Dan Snider* |
John Halpin |
Joe Sorrelli |
James Hamilton, Sr. |
Bruce Spitz |
William Hanselman |
Burl Terrill |
Greg Heuer |
Richard Ungerbuehler, Sr. |
Frank Huschitt, Sr.* |
Norman Vaughn* |
Kirsten Ingham |
Norman "Woody" Vaughn, Jr |
Craig Johnson |
Steve Waltman |
Rick Kogler | Dan Wendell |
Ned Kreider |
Rob Ziegelmeier |
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