D. Stubby Warmbold, of Black Locust Lumber, has a history of working within the wood industry from his early years of forestry in Canada to his pioneering developments in urban forestry in the United States. He is a true believer in adding value to underutilized forestry sources. Maria Warmbold’s expertise in fashion and design has elevated Black Locust Lumber into an architectural product studio. Their lifelong mission is to create sustainable wood products while giving back to the communities in which both the people and trees are grown.