Floyd Door Greeter
Shop mascot. If you visit our shop, you may see Floyd. He enjoys getting attention (even though he already gets a ton) and loves making friends and meeting new people. Might throw a toy your way. Lucky him, gets peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and all the cookies when he’s clocked-in .
Scott James Pacheco Owner
Scott James Pacheco started making furniture at the age of 15, with a passion for craft and continuing the woodworking traditions passed down from his father, Robert. Scott started working at Stephen Plaud, Inc. at the beginning of his career. Scott’s father was Plaud’s first hire. Scott is proud to have worked through the Diman co-op professional development program in these early years beside his dad. Most days you will find Scott working on the shop floor and in the office meeting with clients and our extensive network of vendors and long-standing collaborators. Scott is very passionate about the work he creates with the team, always putting quality and craft first. Scott values relationships above all else with clients and vendors alike, striving to make every interaction meaningful and memorable.
Jenn Pacheco Office Manager
Jenn Pacheco is our Office Manager, you will find her fielding calls, coordinating complex deliveries and helping with all types of inquiries. Most communications will go through her. Clue her in on the details of your project and she will make sure you get exactly what you are looking for in your home, hospitality, or commercial project. Jenn’s is the first face you see when you walk in the door. Sister to Scott James (everyone thinks we're married).
Paul Borges Master Craftsman & Shop Foreman
Paul Borges is our Master Craftsman and Shop Foreman with over 40 years of experience. Paul is self-taught, beginning early in his career as an apprentice focusing on antique restorations. It was this foundation that developed his love for quality, craft, and attention to detail. While Paul has a hand in almost everything that passes through production, the custom work is his specialty.
Paul tackles all types of projects from intricate and complex glue-ups to marquetry and carving; Paul does it all. He is also our mastermind when it comes to veneering and makes even the most complex furniture look effortless. All custom fabrication questions are directed to him.
Daniel Desmond CAD & Custom Fabrication
Is the man behind the CAD drawings allowing client’s to see their custom requests come to light.Dan provides a realistic representation of what your furniture will look like. Discuss details and feasibility and Dan will provide the appropriate drawings and models to review before production begins.
Stephen Plaud
Stephen Plaud is still an important member of the Scott James family. Stephen helps in production, shop and machine coordination, vendor relations and the office. Storyteller, journeyman, equipment and machine collector and all-around amazing human, Stephen loves to help out wherever he is needed. Stephen has 50 years of experience with a passion for antique furniture and machinery, and a keen eye for craft. Stephen finds the best lumber and finishing supplies to continue our legacy of excellence.
Meet the rest of our team with countless years of experience. We are craftsmen, fabricators, finishers and apprentices. We all work great together and value our family nurtured for years to become Scott James Furniture. Everyone has their place, and we all believe in the quality and value of what we do.