President

Since Kevin joined H&W in 1992, his role at Herrick & White has continually evolved. Kevin started in our Milling Dept. panel processing, running and then programming the CNC. In addition to working in many areas of our plant, Kevin has been cross-trained in Engineering and Project Management. When our Director of Manufacturing retired in 2012, Kevin was well-equipped to handle production planning and coordinate the concurrent production of dozens of projects in various stages. We welcome Kevin’s leadership as President, knowing that with every situation, he rises to the challenge with charm and skill.

Executive Vice President
of Sales & Marketing

As a valued member of our Sales and Estimating team, Jay was recently promoted to Director of Estimating. Jay joined H&W in 2011, and moved from fabrication and finish where he received specialized training and started our field finishing division. Since 2015 when he was promoted to Sales and Estimating, Jay has been a key member of our Business Development and Marketing team.

“This industry presents itself with its own challenges. I love coming to work every day and problem solving, design input, and value engineering. With a good team in place, anything is possible.”

Director of Project Management
and Engineering

Jeff previously ran his own woodworking business, then came to work with H&W as a Project Manager in 2011. His industry knowledge and effective project management elevated him to one of H&W’s top Project Managers. He was promoted to Director of Project Management in 2018 and recently, Jeff also took on the management of our Engineering Department. Jeff enjoys keeping an eye on each person and project, and the challenge of keeping everything in sync.

Director of Manufacturing

Gerry was hired in 1998 as an apprentice installer with finish carpentry experience. He worked hard to become an installer, then rose to a lead installer supervising his own crew. In 2008 Gerry was promoted to Director of Installation and has managed crews of up to 28 installers. Gerry found his passion when early in his career, he advanced from framing to finish carpentry. In his new role as Director of Manufacturing, Gerry is embracing the challenge of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing. Gerry is also on the Tri-County Regional Voc Tech High School Board to bring students into the trades and work at H&W.

Retired Chief Executive Officer/President

Since 1985 Ken has been rising up through the company, from cabinetmaker through Engineering and Project Management to become President. In addition to the many roles Ken helps with at H&W, Ken has been filling in as the Interim President of the New England Chapter of the Architectural Woodwork Institute. He holds a BA in Industrial Arts and Education from Rhode Island College and has taken several courses at Bryant University and Brown University. Once the ownership transfer is complete, Ken will be available to the new owners as they acclimate to their new roles.

Retired Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing

Over 40 years ago Gary was hired by Steve Herrick & Ken White as their first employee right out of the Woonsocket Area Vocational Technical High School. Since then Gary has worked in and managed Manufacturing, Installation, Shipping, and Purchasing. Gary has completed management courses at Bryant University. Gary volunteers regularly with a local food closet and each year he spearheads The North Pole Toy Company, creating toys for local agencies to give to the children they serve. Once the ownership transfer is complete, Gary and his wife, Lynn, are looking forward to spending more time with their children and grandchildren and building a cabin in the mountains of New Hampshire to enjoy family getaways and making new memories.

CMA, Executive Vice President Finance, C.F.O.

When Steve started at H&W in 1983 he rode his bike to work as an apprentice cabinetmaker from the co-op program at the Woonsocket Area Career and Technical Center. After working in Materials Management, Purchasing, and Project Management, Steve transitioned into Finance. He earned his BSBA in Finance from Bryant University and achieved the designation of Certified Management Accountant from The Institute of Management Accounting. Once the ownership transfer is complete, Steve will continue on as Herrick & White’s Controller and C.F.O.