M. Scott Culbreth

Scott Culbreth serves as the president and chief executive officer for American Woodmark. He joined the company in 2014 as the senior vice president and chief financial officer. He was promoted to CEO and joined the Board of Directors in 2020.

Scott received a bachelor’s degree in finance from Virginia Tech and an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis. He began his career with Shell Oil Company and developed his international operational skills with Robert Bosch Corporation, Newell Brands and Piedmont Hardware Brands, where he held various financial roles with increasing responsibility.

Cultural values and company performance brought Scott to American Woodmark where he continually seeks to live his life as a servant leader each and every day. He is passionate about developing himself and his team through stretch assignments, removing barriers, challenging mental models and striving to always improve.

A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Scott and his wife live in Winchester, Virginia. They enjoy visiting their two daughters, hiking, traveling and attending Virginia Tech Hokie and Carolina Panther football games.