It all began in Fall 2014 when Brittany wanted a nice wooden cutting board for her kitchen and Mitchell just so happened to know how to make one. Unknowingly Mitchell made the very first Montana Block butcher block. After friends and family caught wind of Brittany's board, they started asking Mitchell to make one for them or as gifts. And Montana Block was born. 

Mitchell started woodworking in a small shed in the backyard of his house, with a few hand-me-down tools. He started registering for local art shows and craft fairs. Slowly but surely the business gained traction. He was still working full time and building wooden kitchen products for fun in his free time.

Then he walked into a storefront in Livingston, MT with one of his butcher blocks and asked if they'd be willing to sell them. The timing was perfect and they just so happened to want to switch from the same ole boards every other kitchen store sold, to a higher quality local maker. That was our first wholesale partnership. 

After a few years, the woodshop moved from the shed to one bay of the two car garage. Then a few months later, the woodshop started taking over both bays of the garage. In Winter 2020, Mitchell quit his full time job and pursued Montana Block full time. In Fall 2021, Montana Block hired the very first employee.

In Summer 2022, the wood shop moved from the garage to a 2000 square foot manufacturing shop. In Fall 2024, the shop expanded to 4500 square feet and now employees six people.

Every day we are thankful for the support of our customers, wholesale partners and those who choose to work with us. With hard work, determination and a little luck Montana Block grew from a small hobby to a full on business.