Shaping the Industry: James Drury on Training Tomorrow's Craftsmen

Verify In Field: The Millwork Podcast

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In this episode of Verify Infield, host Jacob Edmond sits down with James Drury, Director of Training and Development at Master Millwork, to talk about the mindset, methods, and mission behind developing new talent in the millwork industry.

From humble beginnings building concierge desks during hotel off-seasons to leading Microvellum training at the national level, James shares his journey through the trades—and how it’s shaped his approach to mentoring, process-building, and problem-solving in today’s millwork shops.

Whether you’re trying to grow your team, modernize your onboarding, or attract younger talent, this episode is full of firsthand insights and actionable takeaways.

About Our Guest

James Drury is a seasoned millwork engineer, former Microvellum service provider, and current Director of Training & Development at Master Millwork. He’s built everything from restaurant bars to technical onboarding programs and has helped dozens of shops adopt Microvellum, improve training processes, and cultivate new talent. Today, James leads training initiatives that scale knowledge, promote mentorship, and align teams with the high standards required in custom commercial millwork.

Where to Learn More

• Connect with James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesdrury-mmw/
• Learn more about Master Millwork:
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mastermillwork/
  • Website: https://www.mastermillwork.com/

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