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About Us

Our Story

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Bailey Hardwoods & Woodworking, Inc.

Est. 1983

2nd Generation Family Owned 

Bailey Hardwoods, Inc. was founded in 1983 by Tom Bailey. After Tom retired in 2006, his daughter Jennifer (Bailey) DeSart, purchased the company. Having worked in the business since she was 12 years old, she understands the hands-on attention needed for every project. Jennifer continues the family tradition of being the premier custom kitchen cabinet and woodwork manufacturer in central Illinois.

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Duane Moore

Duane is our lead carpenter and shop foreman and has been with the company since 1983. He personally oversees and manages all custom woodworking projects, applying his exceptional craftsmanship to every piece. To date, we have yet to encounter a project that Duane cannot build.

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Danny Ulm

Danny has a strong background in residential and commercial maintenance and is a valued member of our team. His skill set includes constructing custom mantels, stair components, and cabinetry.

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Nicolas DeSart 

Nicolas DeSart is our youngest shop apprentice and the son of Jennifer. He has proven to be a quick learner and is currently responsible for running all of our mouldings, while also learning to produce stair components and mantels and assisting with a wide range of custom projects. Although he still has much to learn, Nicolas is already demonstrating the dedication and skill that suggest he will one day become the third-generation owner of Bailey’s.

Greg Butler 

Greg left us far too early, and we keep his biography here as a lasting tribute to the impact he had on our company and on everyone who knew him. We all learned so much from Greg; he lived his life as an example of what it means to be a devoted husband, father, friend, and co-worker.

Greg was our in-house master finish carpenter and cabinet builder. His depth of knowledge and exceptional problem-solving skills were invaluable in crafting thoughtful, high-quality solutions for our clients.

Outside of the shop, Greg dedicated himself to mastering Kenpo Jujitsu, earning a third-degree black belt under John Geyston and a four-stripe purple belt under Royce Gracie. Quite literally, you were in good hands with Greg on your project.

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Opening Hours:

Monday - Thusday   8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday - 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Service Areas:

628 Kimble Ct. , Springfield, IL 62704 

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