John Zirpola

John Zirpola is the President-CEO of American Workbench, LLC, which he started in 2005 out of his garage. The company specializes in crafting custom wood workbenches and has seen significant growth since its humble beginnings.

Before diving into entrepreneurship, John Zirpola had a diverse career background. He served as a General Manager at various hotels such as Holiday Inn, DoubleTree, and Peabody Hotel Group. Additionally, he was the Owner/Operator of Woodstock Hospitality, Inc. at The Woodstock Inn.

John Zirpola's education includes studying Photo Chemistry and Processing at the Naval School of Photography and pursuing a BA in Psychology at Southern Oregon University.

Under Zirpola's leadership, American Workbench, LLC has expanded from a small operation to a thriving business with 10 employees and 17,000 sq ft of manufacturing space. The company now builds and ships 40 custom benches every 14 days and is on track to reach $1,000,000 in sales this year.

With a track record of success and a testament to the American entrepreneurial spirit, John Zirpola continues to drive his company forward with a focus on quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction.