Thermwood Announces Executive Leadership Promotions

Posted by Duane Marrett on Mon, May 05, 2025

Tags: Thermwood, Announcements, Employees, Promotions, 2025

Thermwood is pleased to announce the promotion of two key executives as part of its continued focus on innovation, growth, and long-term leadership development.

Jason Susnjara has been promoted to President of Thermwood Corporation

Jason Susnjara has been promoted to President of Thermwood Corporation

Jason succeeds David Hildenbrand, who recently retired after 47 years of distinguished service. With more than 30 years at Thermwood, Mr. Susnjara has held a wide range of leadership roles across multiple departments, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the company’s operations.

Since 2019, he has served as Executive Vice President, where he played a key role in guiding Thermwood’s strategic direction and growth. He also serves on the company’s Board of Directors.



Jennifer Watt has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Thermwood Corporation

Jennifer Watt has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Thermwood Corporation

Since 2019, Ms. Watt has served as the company’s Chief Legal Officer, where she has led Thermwood’s legal and corporate governance efforts with distinction.

She holds a Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Business from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. Ms. Watt is a licensed attorney in both Indiana and Illinois and serves on Thermwood’s Board of Directors.

 

These leadership promotions reflect Thermwood’s strong commitment to continuity, innovation, and excellence as it continues to serve industries including woodworking, aerospace, automotive, defense, and advanced manufacturing.

About Thermwood Corporation

Thermwood Corporate Headquarters

Founded in the late 1960s, Thermwood Corporation was the first U.S. company to design and build CNC routers and remains a global leader in CNC machining and advanced manufacturing.

In addition to its broad line of CNC systems, Thermwood is the recognized technology leader in Large Scale Additive Manufacturing (LSAM), offering some of the world’s largest hybrid 3D printing systems. Operating from its 175,000-square-foot facility in Dale, Indiana, Thermwood unites innovation, engineering, and U.S.-based manufacturing to deliver high-performance solutions across industries including woodworking, aerospace, automotive, and defense.

Thermwood — The Leader in CNC Routers and Large Scale Additive Manufacturing Systems