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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterECMD employees are -17% more likely to recommend ECMD as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passives |
| 50% | Detractors |
Working at ECMD is rated below average by 20 employees, across various culture dimensions. ECMD employees rate Manager highest among all categories, and think that Team and Environment have the most room for improvement, putting ECMD’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in Hickory, NC. See below in detail how working at ECMD was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at ECMD is rated D+
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ECMD ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 24 ECMD employee reviews, 44% were positive. The remaining 56% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping ECMD improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 44% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 56% |
What makes you most happy at work?Going home at the end of the day
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Most people are decent to work with
What did you like most about the interview process?Very quick and easy job interview process
What would you improve about your company's interview process?Had interviews where the interviewer hadnt even looked at my resume. Ive interviewed for internal positions and never had an answer or response 6 months later
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Less whiny attitudes and better team work
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I do a sales job with no commission and a low salary. Upper management doesnt care about the little people
ECMD, Inc. manufactures and distributes millwork and building products to pro dealers and home centers.
OUR MISSION "We will combine the ideals of traditional craftsmanship with the principles of modern technology to design innovative supply channels, products and services. By building on this solid foundation of design and craftsmanship, we will enhance the value of our products and services, assuring the long-term success of our customers, employees and suppliers."
| Headquarter | PO Box 130 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ecmd.com |
| Founding Date | 1982 |
| Tel | 336-667-5976 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.ecmdjobs.com |
ECMD competitors include Louisiana Pacific. ECMD ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how ECMD compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
20 employees at ECMD have reviewed ECMD across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 20 ECMD employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at ECMD are not very pleased with their total compensation at ECMD, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at ECMD are not very pleased with their team. 20 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. The majority believe the meetings at ECMD are effective, and less half look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at ECMD believe the environment at ECMD is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at ECMD is comfortably fast. About 43% of the employees at ECMD work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at ECMD are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Hickory, NC about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Hickory, NC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 70% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of ECMD's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 ECMD employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Joe’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Joe in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 20% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Hickory, NC. Joe Woods’s employees rank ECMD in the Top 35% for Manager, in the Top 50% for Executive Team, and in the Top 50% for Leadership. When compared to ECMD’s competitors, Joe Woods ranks below Louisiana Pacific CEO Brad Southern.
The ECMD Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Joe Woods, Senior VP & CFO John Harwell, and VP, Account Executive Mac Mayberry
Joe Woods CEO / President
Joe Woods serves as the CEO / President of ECMD.
John Harwell Senior VP & CFO
John Harwell serves as the Senior VP & CFO for ECMD. John started at ECMD in June of 1998. John is based in the... read more
Mac Mayberry VP, Account Executive
Mac Mayberry serves as the VP, Account Executive for ECMD. Mac started at ECMD in December of . Mac is based in the... read more
Karen McQuinn VP Human Resources
Karen McQuinn serves as the VP Human Resources for ECMD. Karen started at ECMD in May of 2004. Karen is based in the... read more
Scott Kilby VP Manufacturing
Scott Kilby serves as the VP Manufacturing for ECMD. Scott started at ECMD in August of 2002. Scott is based in the... read more
Miranda Colbert VP / Controller
Miranda Colbert serves as the VP / Controller for ECMD, Inc.. Miranda started at ECMD, Inc. in February of 2016. Miranda... read more
Steve Brown VP-MIS
Steve Brown serves as the VP-MIS for ECMD, Inc.. Steve started at ECMD, Inc. in August of 1996. Steve is based in the... read more
Todd Meade Senior Vice President
Todd Meade serves as the Senior Vice President of ECMD. Todd currently resides in the Hickory/Lenoir, North Carolina... read more
Bill Elkin Senior Vice President and CFO
Bill Elkin serves as the Senior Vice President and CFO of ECMD. Bill currently resides in the Hickory/Lenoir, North... read more
How much do people at ECMD get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at ECMD is $93,122, or $44 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $101,047, or $48 per hour.
At ECMD, the highest paid job is a Sales Manager at $119,436 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $43,872 annually. Average ECMD salaries by department include: Engineering at $108,422, Marketing at $85,616, Finance at $78,926, and Communications at $75,509. Half of ECMD salaries are above $101,047.
8 employees at ECMD rank their Compensation in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 22 ratings) while 7 employees at ECMD rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $60k | $60k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $79k | $79k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $101k | $101k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $155k | $155k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $212k | $212k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $266k | $266k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $271k | $271k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at ECMD across various culture dimensions.
ECMD's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. ECMD's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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What is ECMD address?
ECMD location is at PO Box 130
Who is the CEO of ECMD?
ECMD CEO is Joe Woods, their score by employees is 58
What is ECMD eNPS?
The eNPS for ECMD is -17
What is the salary for Accountant in ECMD?
Accountant average salary in the US is 75k
What are the salaries in the Business Development in ECMD?
The average salaries for Business Development in ECMD is 97k