Suzanne Walton and Owen Madden

In 2014, Suzanne Walton opened the doors to Rowan Woodwork in Kingston, N.Y. Lead builder Owen Madden joined the team in 2020, drawn to Rowan’s core principle that each home is filled with unique possibilities of expression and functionality. Suzanne (driver’s seat in photo) studied furniture restoration and conservation at Manchester College of Arts and Technology in England. Owen (white hat in photo) grew up in Schenectady, N.Y. He started in historic restoration, then moved to modern building and design. Both of them seem to have woodworking in their blood. Suzanne’s grandfather was a joiner in England. Owen’s great-grandfather was a wooden boat builder.