Difference Maker: Woody’s 40-Year Construction Journey
Date Posted: July 11, 2024
Posted In: People,
From RiverBender: James Woody, affectionately known as “Woody,” has always had a knack for building. From starting his construction business right out of high school to now enjoying his days watching the ongoing renovations at Cedarhurst of Bethalto, Woody’s life has been deeply intertwined with the world of construction.
James Woody is a Difference Maker for the region.
Woody began his career in construction because, as he puts it, “I needed a job. Construction was all I knew. My dad taught me everything I know.”
This early training set the stage for a lifetime of hard work and dedication. Despite the challenges of fluctuating economies and the pressures of meeting payroll, Woody persevered. “There were up and down times; some years were good, and some were bad. The 1970s were not very good, and the 1980s were better,” he recalls.