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John A. Woodfield, Jr - John is the president of the
companies. Officially, he started in the Antique business back in 1971,
while the real date was at a much younger age. His trademark is juggling
10 projects at once. His business interests over the years number more than 50, including Woodfield's Eatery in Annapolis, Woodfield Furniture Mfg, The Blacksmith's Shop, Lincoln Antique and Furniture Center, Maryland Shore Auctioneers and on it goes. |
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auctioneer, business consultant, and financial counselor. He has undergone training from institutions not limited to, but including the following: The University of Indiana, Maryland Institute College of Art, Gemological Institute Of America, International Society of Appraisers, American Society of Appraisers, Missouri Auction School and others. John's wide range of knowledge is of particular benefit to clients as he is known for ferreting out overlooked items of high value in estate situations. |
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Al Hickman - "Hicky" has been on staff since 1987 and is indispensable. He is in charge of customer service, shipping, receiving, scheduling, ordering, estate and business removals and in short, is the "engine on the train who without which, the train wouldn't leave the station." |
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Chrissy Boyles - Officially our bookkeeper. She not only keeps the accounting straight for all the businesses in MD and IL, but stops throughout the day to assist customers. |
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Colleen Radenbush - Colleen has
worked with Woodfield Furniture Manufacturing and Chestertown Antique
& Furniture Center for almost 15 years. Not only does she field calls from both
businesses and assist in store customers, but also evaluates jewelry
and linens from our
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John (Woody) Sutton - Also known as "Woodrow the Clown." Yes, Woody traveled the country with the "Roberts' Brothers Circus." Having been with us over the years on a part-time basis he decided to join our show full-time in 2006. |
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Steve "Graham" Hadaway - Steve has been around for over 25 years and thinks nothing of driving hundreds of miles on deliveries. |
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Ralph Van Dyke - Ralph has been with us since he retired from the phone company in 1992. Age has it's rewards as he has staked out our Pennsylvania delivery run which no matter where the delivery goes, the route always takes him past the pretzel factory - Hmmm... |
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Marjan (Mario) Mokotar - Mario has been the plant manager for Woodfield Furniture MFG (previously IFC) for over 30 years. He can design and build just about anything. While our main plant closed in 2006, he is still on hand making, finishing and repairing new and old pieces. By far, one of the most accomplished cabinet makers anywhere in the country. |
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Josiah Woodfield - At age 11, Josiah dragged the rest of us into the world of internet selling. First, with the establishment of our ongoing online book store "MARYLAND" through Alibris and then into thousands of sales on E-Bay and other venues. |
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Julia Woodfield - Julia tries to keep Dad straight on the endless details and relentless daily commitments as well as handling desk top publishing, internet listings and maintaining the website. |
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Steve Salisbury - Steve is in charge of our online antiquarian and used book sales. With many years of book identification and valuation under his belt, he now gives the boss a run for his money. |
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Ralph Watson - By far, the most senior staff member. For more years than we can remember, Mr. Ralph has built, fixed and maintained just about everything. Even with all that he does here, he is best known as Ms. Betty's husband. For over 25 years Ms. Betty was a much loved fixture of our store until her passing in 2003. |
