Family Owned, American Made, Nature Focused
I founded WOODCHUCK USA with a mission to connect people with nature through beautifully designed, sustainable products. It all started in 2012 at the University of Minnesota’s Architecture School, where I created the first "wood phone skins" for iPhones. In just six months, we had our products in all 1,800 Target stores. A few years later, my wife Zoie joined the company to lead our sales team, and together we expanded into five key verticals:
- Luxury Wood Packaging: Creating bespoke wood packaging for the food and liquor industries.
- Direct to Consumer (DTC): Selling wood journals, serving trays, and charcuterie boards through our WOODCHUCK USA brand, which is now in over 500 retail doors.
- Corporate Gifting: Crafting custom wood products with corporate logos, ranging from elegant gifts to functional branded items.
- WOODCHUCK Interiors: Manufacturing custom wood panels for architectural interiors.
- Contract Manufacturing: Providing precision engraving services for glassware, tumblers, and more.
We’ve bootstrapped WOODCHUCK USA to where it is today, driven by our passion for sustainability and our desire to give back. Through our "BUY ONE. PLANT ONE." initiative, we plant a tree for every product sold, resulting in over 4 million trees planted across six continents. Locally, we work with organizations like Dodge Nature Center to get inner-city kids outdoors, and our "Adventure Checkout Room" at the WOODCHUCK USA facility offers employees and vendors gear like mountain bikes, kayaks, and tents to explore nature.
Beyond WOODCHUCK USA
Zoie and I share a love for the outdoors, especially exploring National Parks—Sequoia is our favorite. Together, we co-founded Nature Link Resorts, where we dream up new cabin designs to help people reconnect with nature. Our goal is to continue creating purpose-driven products, build meaningful jobs for our team, and inspire others to experience the natural world.
Handcrafted in USA
From the raw materials to the finishing touches, our skilled artisans and state-of-the-art facilities ensure that each item not only meets but exceeds the highest standards. We believe in supporting our local communities, creating jobs, and contributing to the enduring spirit of American craftsmanship.
Team Woodchuck
