CJ Young

CJ Young is from Jay, N.Y.; a small-town of 2,000 folks where the largest employer is Ward Lumber. As a child, they learned how to build Adirondack Chairs from pine purchased at Ward lumber but never worked there until recently. Hired in 2020, CJ quickly moved into the Yard & Shipping Manager position before being promoted to Operations Manager in 2022. Since starting, Ward Lumber became an Employee Owned Cooperative and CJ is now a Worker Owner. Due to the nature of her current position, CJ is able to work remotely and lives in Rutland, Vermont with their partner.