Meet The Team
Chris Johnstone Founder & Fabrication Expert
“Old schooled” in the building trades, Chris Johnson formally trained as a carpenter and spent 27 years building and renovating homes and businesses in the greater Washington area. It’s this background that inspired his enthusiasm for the burgeoning technology behind CNC fabrication. At CAM, Chris provides design consulting, logistics support, and finishing touches on every project to ensure clients are thrilled with the final product. He especially helps general contractors see the enormous potential for leveraging CAM’s cutting-edge fabrication techniques.
Bo Morin Digital Fabrication Project Manager
Before changing careers to woodworking and digital fabrication, Bo spent 15+ years in software engineering and management. They started taking woodworking classes in the DC and Baltimore area, and then found the perfect marriage of skills and passion as a CNC engineer at CAM Shop. They have since moved into the role of Digital Fabrication Manager.
Bo also occasionally teaches Fundamentals of Woodworking for Women, Queer & Non-binary Folks at The Woodworkers Club.
Adam BeanCarpentry & Millwork Project Manager
Adam hails from Australia, and spent 20+ years working with wildlife throughout Australia, Namibia, Nigeria, Tanzania and the USA as a Conservation Biologist. After immigrating to the USA, Adam gradually drifted towards his long-term passion of “making stuff”. Since then, he has taken a shine to the fabrication of fine furniture, custom cabinets and building heirloom quality pieces that the grandchildren will fight over.
Adam also occasionally teaches classes and does 1-on-1 lessons at The Woodworkers Club.
Amy BenderAccounting & Client ManagementAmy’s attention to detail and love of numbers make her the ideal fiduciary, but her real passion is rooted in the search for beauty. Formally trained as a theater designer, her flair for the aesthetic is apparent to all who have had the good fortune to see her work. Aside from acting as liaison between client and crew, she is often tapped for her design sensibilities and artistic touch.
Amy’s attention to detail and love of numbers make her the ideal fiduciary, but her real passion is rooted in the search for beauty. Formally trained as a theater designer, her flair for the aesthetic is apparent to all who have had the good fortune to see her work. Aside from acting as liaison between client and crew, she is often tapped for her design sensibilities and artistic touch.
Steve EngelConsulting FabricatorSteve Engel has a Bachelor of Science degree from Northwestern University in Materials Science and Engineering. He had his own furniture making and cabinet making business for 20 years before joining CAM. It is full circle for Steve as he began his career taking woodworking classes at our retail store, The Woodworkers Club/Woodcraft of Rockville.
Steve retired in 2024, but remains available to advise and help the team with projects.
Steve Engel has a Bachelor of Science degree from Northwestern University in Materials Science and Engineering. He had his own furniture making and cabinet making business for 20 years before joining CAM. It is full circle for Steve as he began his career taking woodworking classes at our retail store, The Woodworkers Club/Woodcraft of Rockville.
Steve retired in 2024, but remains available to advise and help the team with projects.