# Marc Sanderson

> Marc Sanderson is the founder and CEO of INNERGY, a woodworking ERP and engineering software company that grew from systems developed inside the Minnesota millwork business he acquired with Walter Wilkie in 1997. His career combines shop ownership, software development, industry education and a transition toward employee ownership at Wilkie Sanderson.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at INNERGY
- **Organizations:** INNERGY, Wilkie Sanderson, Architectural Woodwork Institute
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, MBA, Harvard Business School
- **Known for:** 2024 Wood Industry Market Leader honoree., Built INNERGY from software developed within a working millwork company., Led Wilkie Sanderson through its move toward employee ownership.

## Career timeline

- **1997** — Acquired Ron’s Cabinets in Minnesota with Walter Wilkie; developed the business under the Wilkie Sanderson name.
- **1999** — The woodworking business began writing its own software.
- **2000** — Sold the residential division to concentrate on commercial millwork.
- **2008** — Employee ownership began at Wilkie Sanderson as Walter Wilkie retired.
- **2015** — Started INNERGY.
- **2024** — Named a Wood Industry Market Leader; INNERGY announced a $44 million Mainsail Partners growth investment on August 1.
- **2025** — Announced his full focus on INNERGY; the Microvellum acquisition was announced in March.
- **2026** — INNERGY announced the Archetype acquisition on May 27 and launched INNERGY Engineering on August 19.

## Achievements

- 2024 Wood Industry Market Leader honoree.
- Built INNERGY from software developed within a working millwork company.
- Led Wilkie Sanderson through its move toward employee ownership.
- Former chair of the Architectural Woodwork Institute Financial Management Team.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Appeared in an IWF product-spotlight interview discussing connected ERP and engineering workflows.
- **2026-08** — INNERGY launched its cloud-native engineering system on August 19.
- **2026-07** — Discussed entrepreneurship, employee ownership, family and outside interests on A Founder’s Life.
- **2026-05** — INNERGY acquired Archetype, adding a 220-associate drafting operation.

## Links

- Website: https://www.innergy.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-sanderson-55128b11

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Last updated: 2026-10-22