Executive Wood Products

Like many great American companies, Executive Wood Products began in a family basement. In 1982, engineer and inventor Paul D. Alexander started by handcrafting wooden candy dispensers, driven by a deep respect for materials and a passion for design. That hands-on spirit of innovation soon led to the development of a game-changing product: in 1989, Paul invented the folding tabletop lectern – a breakthrough that would become the foundation of a company now trusted by institutions across the nation.

More than 40 years later, Executive Wood Products remains proudly family-owned and based in Sullivan, Missouri. What started as a single candy dispenser sale has grown into a state-of-the-art facility where skilled craftsmen and innovators build wood furniture and security solutions with unmatched quality and care.

The company’s lecterns, custom furniture, and ballistic protection solutions are now found in schools, courthouses, houses of worship, and public institutions across the country. Dozens of public figures, celebrities, and leaders have stood behind Executive Wood Products podiums – including every U.S. President since Bill Clinton. From small-town boardrooms to the national stage, our products help shape how America speaks, leads, and protects.

Executive Wood Products launched a new anti-ballistic product designed specifically for use in schools. The safety panels are completely mobile with NIJ III armor and best of all they do not look anti-ballistic. They serve functional classroom needs with a tackable surface for papers and posters on one side and a white board with marker rail on the other. They are a useful, practical classroom tool that can stop an AK47, AR15, and a wide variety of other weapons.

Worthington Direct is an authorized dealer for all Executive Wood Products. Contact us for volume quotes and for more information about these and all other handcrafted furniture from Executive Wood Products.