Sawmill Business Podcast

When a Forest Service background meets a passion for salvaging urban trees, you get furniture that tells a story and a business built on sustainability, craftsmanship, and community. In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Jennifer Alger sits down with Christy Covington, founder of Tree to Table PDX, to explore her inspiring journey from conservation work to entrepreneurship. Christy shares how she transformed salvaged urban wood into heirloom-quality furniture, launched her woodworking business from her backyard, and turned the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic into unexpected opportunities for growth. You'll hear about the innovative projects that put Tree to Table on the map—including the world's largest charcuterie board—and learn how collaboration with local businesses and mentoring young woodworkers became central to Christy's mission. This conversation dives deep into sustainable woodworking practices, the art of custom craftsmanship, and what it takes to build a business that honors both