Cabinetworks Group Appoints Erik Wille as Chief Technology Officer

LIVONIA, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cabinetworks Group, the country’s largest privately owned cabinet manufacturer, recently announced it has appointed Erik Wille as its chief technology officer. Wille assumed the role on an interim basis earlier this year and was named CTO on a permanent basis, effective October 15, 2025.

Wille joined Cabinetworks in 2023 as senior vice president and chief information security officer and successfully led numerous initiatives, including rebuilding the company’s Information Security Management System, launching a new security awareness program, and driving IT strategy to shift from delivering technology to driving customer-focused business enablement. Solid results in this role quickly positioned him for growth and succession to the office of CTO.

“Erik has brought a fresh, technology-forward perspective to our drive for operational excellence,” said Jeff Jackson, CEO of Cabinetworks Group. “As a hands-on leader with a natural ability to form genuine partnerships with his peers and across the broader organization, he has unified his team, enabled faster problem solving and delivered strong results. Erik has already accomplished a great deal in the role, and I am proud to have him on our team.”

In addition to leading all IT aspects of the company, Wille will also oversee the advancement of Cabinetworks Group’s IT operations into a strategic enabler for the business.

Prior to joining Cabinetworks, Wille held leadership roles of increasing responsibility at large companies, including American Axle & Manufacturing and Penske Automotive Group. He also serves as co-chair of Evanta Detroit CISO Community and CEO and president of CXO Xchange.

Wille holds an Executive Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan, as well as a Master of Science in Information Assurance and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Walsh College.

About Cabinetworks Group

As the largest privately held cabinetmaker in the United States, Cabinetworks Group is home to more than 5,500 team members; 20 locations, including 16 manufacturing facilities; and 15 brands — among them industry leaders KraftMaid®, Medallion®, Merillat® and Smart® Cabinetry. Through an expansive network of major home centers, independent dealers and distributors, Cabinetworks builds life into the kitchen — meeting any customer’s vision with the industry’s most comprehensive cabinetry. More information about the company, its products, and career opportunities can be found at cabinetworksgroup.com.