Sara Kraber

Sara Kraber
Gallery Owner

A second-generation artisan framer, Wood Trader founder Sara Kraber brings a passionate and cosmopolitan worldview to every project in her shop. A lover of travel, Sara has toured the galleries of Russia, Egypt, Machu Picchu and France to expand her craft. Sara is the proud mother of John who is currently living and working in New York, and Liz, who has earned her MFA..

Leslie Kammer

Leslie Kammer

Who better to mind the store than our resident M.B.A. ? Leslie joined the Wood Trader team over 20 years ago. She brings a blended background in both retail and finance. Her systems knowledge and operational skills ensure that the store is running smoothly behind the scenes.  Leslie and her husband are parents to Jared, a Miami University (Ohio) graduate and Ryan, a junior at the University of Akron.

stephen simone

Stephen Simone

Stephen began his career as a framer in 1984 in California where he attended Cal State. He brought his seasoned and refined sense of craft to Wood Trader in 2004. Stephen and his partner David enjoy cooking and renovating their home and yard.

David Ney

David Ney

David discovered his love for the framing profession while pursuing a degree in drafting at Cleveland State University. Today, David is a Certified Picture Framer (the framers mark of excellence) with a thirty-year record of success. He has been with Wood Trader now for over 25 years and is responsible for delivering some of our most elaborate and sophisticated fine art and object framing. A native of Shaker Heights, David now resides with his wife in South Euclid.

Paul Wise, Jr

Paul Wise, Jr.

Paul perfected his craft in San Francisco where he framed fine art while designing and building custom furniture. Paul has been framing for Wood Trader since 2001 and is a member of the art collective in Little Italy.

Scott Jackson

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