Meet our team

Paul Morrison | Founder & co-Owner

Paul founded The Wood Cycle in 2001 after discovering his hobby was just as rewarding whether the end product would be enjoyed by himself or by others. Paul's woodworking skills are primarily self-taught, but was heavily inspired by several artists and craftsmen in his family; especially by his grandfather, a cabinet maker. After first exhibiting work in his teens, Paul was trained in engineering and spent 20 years addressing environmental policy before deciding to pursue his passion as his profession.

Brit McCoy | Office Manger & co-Owner

Brit grew up watching her father (Paul) design and create anything he could from wood. From a young age she spent hours in the shop, mostly watching and sometimes cleaning. While her shop 'role' has changed her passion for the craft continues to grow. Brit enjoys being a small part of the family business while also running her own business Homestead Wisconsin.

Philip Shoemaker | Sawyer

After graduating from Ball State University with a degree in natural resources and environmental management, Phil wanted to make a positive difference in the consumption of natural resources.  The Wood Cycle has allowed him to help take action towards a more sustainable use of hardwoods through its focus on a tree's life cycle and end use.  Phil has always had a passion for woodworking, but outside of woodworking, he enjoys building custom motorcycles, traveling, spending time outdoors, and being with family.

Matt McCoy | Log & Lumber Division Director & co-Owner

Matt's background in landscape architecture has provided him with design experience and an attention to detail that translates well to woodworking.  He enjoys the outdoors and thus has found a place in the sawmill operations at The Wood Cycle.  Outside of The Wood Cycle, Matt enjoys sports, design, and spending time outdoors and with family.

Jack Zarovy | shop Manager & Craftsman

After receiving an Associates degree in cabinetmaking from the Minneapolis Technical College and spending time in cabinet shops in Kenosha and Minnesota, Jack made his way to Madison and found The Wood Cycle. Bringing an enthusiasm for all aspects of woodworking Jack was in the shop for 5 years before taking on a role as a project manager for The Wood Cycle in early 2019. Aside from finishing the last details of his remodel of their small east side home Jack spends time building chairs and stools using mostly hand tools.

Andy Lynch | Craftsman

Andy came to us with 17 years of fine wood working experience; bringing a variety of skills to The Wood Cycle.  Prior to this career his passion for precision craftsmanship was used in making custom jewelry.  During his spare time, Andy enjoys being an avocational archeologist, a rock hound, and dabbling in lapidary.