Paul Neumann led Universal Woods as CEO for over 25 years, growing the company from $5 million to $80 million in sales before retiring in 2020. An alumnus of Carnegie Mellon University, he remains on the companys board and is now a partner at Tantalum Partners.
Deeply committed to his Louisville community, Neumann co-founded the Peace Education Program and serves on the boards of AMPED and Dare to Care. He is passionate about employee development, workforce education, and fostering local entrepreneurship. He enjoys reading and soccer.
He co-founded the Peace Education Program in Louisville 40 years ago, an organization dedicated to teaching conflict resolution.
Paul Neumann
President and CEO at Universal Woods
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Employee Development
Championed initiatives at Universal Woods to pay for employees' college tuition upfront, believing that better-educated workers create a more successful business.
Community Philanthropy
Actively serves on the boards of local non-profits, including the Peace Education Program, Dare to Care, and AMPED, focusing on education, hunger, and entrepreneurship.
Minority Entrepreneurship
Supports and serves on the board of AMPED, a Louisville organization focused on accelerating business growth for Black and Latinx entrepreneurs.
Media Appearances
Partner Spotlight: Universal Woods CEO Paul Neumann on the Benefits of Employee Higher Ed and Paying Tuition Up Front. Featured in Greater Louisville Project
Universal Woods, LLC Announces New President and CEO. Featured in Impressions Magazine
Partner Spotlight: Universal Woods CEO Paul Neumann on the Benefits of Employee Higher‑Ed and Paying Tuition Up‑Front. Featured in Grupo Marzo Blog
Work History
President and CEO at Universal Woods
Education
1977 - 1979
MSIA from Carnegie Mellon University
1977 - 1979
MSIA from Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business
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Location : Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Job Level : Leadership
Designation : President and CEO at Universal Woods
