LEADERSHIP TEAM
Jon Hewitt is the founder and principal of Leon Lebeniste, a design led fabrication organization specializing in bespoke architectural woodwork and technically complex custom projects.
With a background rooted in making, engineering, and problem solving, Jonathan has built Leon Lebeniste around the belief that the best work happens when design intent, material intelligence, and fabrication logic are developed together. Under his leadership, the Leon Lebeniste has become known for translating ambitious architectural ideas into refined, buildable realities, often operating at the intersection of craft and advanced manufacturing.
Jon works closely with architects, designers, builders, and clients from early concept through execution, bringing a calm, rigorous, and collaborative approach to every project. He is particularly drawn to work that demands precision, experimentation, and a deep understanding of materials, projects where the path forward isn’t obvious, but the outcome matters.
Based in Squamish, British Columbia, Jon balances hands on involvement in the factory with long term strategic vision, continually evolving Leon Lebeniste as both a creative partner and a trusted technical resource for exceptional work.
Konrad is a hands-on executive, engineer, and lifelong maker who thrives on building great teams and turning complex ideas into beautifully executed products. With a career spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, he’s led everything from greenfield manufacturing plants and global service organizations to award-winning product launches and high-growth design teams.
Known for rolling up his sleeves, Konrad blends strategic leadership with a deep respect for craftsmanship, process, and people. He has built and scaled teams across engineering, manufacturing, customer experience, and R&D—often from the ground up—while keeping a sharp focus on quality, collaboration, and measurable results.
Now as CEO of Leon Lebeniste, Konrad brings his varied experience and practical problem-solving mindset to bespoke architectural millwork and furniture, where thoughtful design, precision execution, and strong teams are the foundation of exceptional work.
When not at the shop, he’s likely taking something apart, restoring a vintage car or motorcycle, or finding new ways to make ideas real.
Tom Guthrie is the Financial Controller at Leon Lebeniste. With over a decade of international experience that began in Big 4 advisory firms where he helped organizations rethink performance, structure, and opportunity.
Building on that foundation, Tom moved into controller positions, allowing him to apply strategic insight directly within growing businesses. Tom enjoys building practical systems that bring clarity to complex operations and support teams in making confident, informed decisions.
At Leon Lebeniste, he continues to strengthen internal processes and the financial infrastructure that supports the company’s growth. Outside the office, he fully embraces the local lifestyle, nowboarding in the winter and biking throughout the warmer months.
Katherine Stuglik | Engineering
As Operations Manager, Greg oversees the day-to-day operation of the shop, coordinating production flow, planning capacity, and supporting a team of skilled cabinetmakers. With experience in both fine furniture and cabinetmaking, he maintains a strong presence on the shop floor and leads by example, working closely with the team to solve challenges as they arise. Emphasizing efficiency and quality, he also values collaboration and clear communication to ensure projects progress smoothly.
Outside of work, Greg enjoys spending time outdoors with his family.
Kat works at the intersection of design ambition and fabrication strategy, translating architecturally challenging visions into buildable realities. With foundational training in cabinetmaking at the Woodworking Centre of Ontario and early roots in heirloom fine furniture restoration, her approach is grounded in a deep respect for both traditions of craftsmanship and innovations that define exceptional millwork.
As Engineering Lead at Leon Lebeniste, Kat leverages her experience bridging hands-on making with digital tools and technical coordination to navigate seamlessly between design intent and technical execution. Known for supporting confident work on the shop floor through her collaborative approach, she distills complex information into clear, actionable processes that support both craft integrity and operational success.
In her off hours, Kat finds inspiration in the beauty of the Sea to Sky, where she can often be found hiking with her rescue dog, Fox, riding her dirt bike or exploring her next creative pursuit.
Nathan is a master cabinetmaker, project manager, and lifelong craftsman driven by a dedication to timeless technique, thoughtful process, and work that endures. Trained through the Ontario Red Seal apprenticeship program and shaped by more than a decade in high-end residential and commercial millwork, he brings a rare blend of technical expertise and leadership to every project he touches.
Over the course of his career, Nathan has moved naturally from the shop floor to the project management desk, building custom furniture, architectural millwork, and complex installations while also guiding drawings, schedules, budgets, and teams. Known for his calm problem-solving and clear, thoughtful communication, he has led projects through tight deadlines and long, detail-driven timelines alike, always keeping craftsmanship, resources, and people in balance.
At Leon Lebeniste, Nathan works as a Project Manager, guiding projects from the earliest coordination through to fabrication and installation. He makes it a priority that both clients and teammates feel supported throughout every stage of the process.
Nathan’s approach is rooted in craftsmanship and a commitment to doing things well. He believes the truest measure of a project isn’t just its precision or beauty, but its ability to endure through generations.
Nathan is a master cabinetmaker, project manager, and lifelong craftsman driven by a dedication to timeless technique, thoughtful process, and work that endures. Trained through the Ontario Red Seal apprenticeship program and shaped by more than a decade in high-end residential and commercial millwork, he brings a rare blend of technical expertise and leadership to every project he touches.
Over the course of his career, Nathan has moved naturally from the shop floor to the project management desk, building custom furniture, architectural millwork, and complex installations while also guiding drawings, schedules, budgets, and teams. Known for his calm problem-solving and clear, thoughtful communication, he has led projects through tight deadlines and long, detail-driven timelines alike, always keeping craftsmanship, resources, and people in balance.
At Leon Lebeniste, Nathan works as a Project Manager, guiding projects from the earliest coordination through to fabrication and installation. He makes it a priority that both clients and teammates feel supported throughout every stage of the process.
Nathan’s approach is rooted in craftsmanship and a commitment to doing things well. He believes the truest measure of a project isn’t just its precision or beauty, but its ability to endure through generations.
Konrad Komuniecki | CEO
Tom Guthrie | Controller
Rob Elgie | Project Manager
Jon Hewitt | Founder
Greg Hamilton | Operations Manager
Nathan Bayne | Project Manager