The R.D. Wood Group
Founding Principles
The RDW Group was founded more than 30 years ago on the belief that quality, integrity, and craftsmanship guide all our projects large and small.
Innovation & Sustainability
While RDW maintains a profound respect for the past, we’re always thinking of ways to incorporate the advantages of technology, innovation, modern materials and sustainability.
Relationships
RDW has spent the last 30 years building positive working relationships with clients, employees, fellow tradesmen, vendors, and suppliers. Personal trust and mutual respect ensure an ideal dynamic that delivers the highest quality work.
RDW Custom Coastal Building, Historic Restoration, Renovation & New Spaces
The RDW Group was founded over 30 years ago by Robert D. Wood. Today—with a crew of master woodworkers, skilled carpenters, cabinet makers and painters plus the resources of our two exceptional workshops—we’re well equipped for projects large and small such as custom building, historic restorations, renovations and new spaces
Working with local and regional architects and designers, we have built premium custom homes along the Connecticut and Rhode Island shorelines.
Greenhaven Custom Cabinetry, Architectural Millwork & Custom Furniture
Our Greenhaven workshops source materials of exquisite quality and use an array of the finest machinery to create custom-built cabinetry, architectural millwork, and premium furniture.
Our equipment includes a Weinig Profimat, Micron moulding machines, over 7,500 profile knives, and an automotive-quality spray-booth to apply paints, lacquers, stain finishes and glazes to millwork and cabinetry and a variety of saws including an Altendorf sliding table saw and a Striebig vertical panel saw.
Our Lead Craftsmen
The talent of our highly skilled full time staff of master carpenters, cabinet makers, and painters is reflected in all our work.
Phil Senical
Master Woodworker
Philip Senical has been with the company for 14 years. A master woodworker who brings to the company 38 years of cabinet and furniture making experience. His passion for the art of detail and design shows in his work.
Joe Carey
Lead Project Manager
Joe Carey has been managing RDW Group projects for 21 years. His experience ensures every project is supported by the optimal team, supplied with the highest quality materials, and are completed on time and on budget.
Brenden Senical
Cabinetry Finishing Shop Manager
Brenden Senical has been with the company for 8 years. He started as an apprentice and 4 years ago took over the cabinet finishing department. His raw talent and his eye for detail has proven to be an asset to the company.
Ricardo Nando-Garcia
Master Carpenter
Ricardo Nando-Garcia spent over 20 years working in New York City. He has been with the RDW Group for more than 3 years. Ricardo brings a wealth of experience with steel and wood framing, window installations, plaster finishes, and extreme heights.
Dan Squires
Apprentice
Dan Squires has been with the company for 3 years. He works in the shop as an apprentice assisting in all phases of cabinetry, millwork, fabrication and installation.
Jack Ryan
Apprentice Carpenter
Jack Ryan began working for the RDW Group soon after graduating from Norwich Free Academy in 2017. Jack’s strengths, beyond sheer strength and aptitude, include finish carpentry and a great attitude.