Jake Gieschen has grown his business from doing small projects as a very young man on the family farm to a custom shop with eight employees. Jake’s Custom Woodworks, Inc. in Smithton, Missouri builds custom cabinets, countertops, mantles, built-ins and furniture. He operates on a philosophy of quality work and good customer service. By building and maintaining a strong staff, Jake is able to leave the shop to do the selling, customer meetings and installs. Jake’s company has been recognized in Wood & Wood Products’ Wood 100 three years in a row for rapid growth.