Meet the Team

For nearly half a century, everyone on the CM Woodworks team has been dedicated to creating finely crafted functional spaces. Collaborative and willing to stretch beyond the mold, they have the skills, intuition and vision to deliver one-of-a-kind woodwork solutions that are uniquely and beautifully you. Every member of our team plays a key role in ensuring you get the service, care, quality and design you need to turn your space into the kitchen, family room, bar, closet or office you’ve always dreamed of.

 
 
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Chris Marsden, Owner

Chris has long held a love for carefully crafted woodwork. From architectural spaces to cabinetry to furniture, he appreciates how the beauty of wood can enhance a home while reflecting the unique lifestyles of those who live within it. A holdover from his years as a baseball player and professional musician, he approaches each new project as a challenge. A puzzle to be solved. An opportunity to elevate the style and function of every space CM Woodworks is invited into.

Chris designed his own home with the same meticulous eye for details he brings to CM Woodworks. It’s there, he and his wife raise their two girls and host neighborhood friends. Outside his home, Chris spends a lot of time in the wilds of Minnesota, mountain biking and hiking. He’s also always up for an adventure outside his home state, including mountaineering in Mount Rainier National State Park and wine tasting in California.

 
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Nick Deters, Programmer

Jack, and master, of all trades, Nick’s love of woodworking began in high school. For nearly two decades he’s held a number of different positions both at CM Woodworks and other cabinetry companies. It’s a varied background that has given him insight into every aspect of the woodworking process. In every position and every project, he consistently focuses on two key priorities: quality and value. Through this dedication he’s able to ensure a smooth process and a final product that is both stunning and functional.

Outside of woodworking, Nick is passionate about his wife and three children who keep him busy running to hockey, softball, baseball, football and music events. In between all this, he finds time to enjoy all the beauty Minnesota has to offer. He can often be found spending time on a number of the state’s 10,000 lakes catching fish and hunting his way through the seasons with his family and friends.

 

Trisha Hoppe, Office Manager/ Sales Assistant

Responsible for keeping our people, projects and positivity on track, Trisha manages nearly every aspect of our operations—from HR to bookkeeping to greeting clients and colleagues with a smile. With seemingly endless energy and curiosity, she spends her days supporting everyone on the team. Sometimes this means chasing down answers to keep things running smoothly. Sometimes it’s planning unforgettable company adventures. Whatever the task, she’s sure to bring her enthusiastic spirit to the table.

This same spirit fills her home where she has raised a (daughter/son) and continues to raise two younger kids. Every chance she gets, Trisha responds to the call of Minnesota nature, hiking and biking in the warmer months and tubing and snowmobiling when the snow falls. When the weather sends her inside, she can be found watching football, playing cards with friends or, in her quieter moments, working on a puzzle.