My name is Jake Baer and I started working at Newel as a carpenter assistant when I was 19 years old. Fast forward 13 years later and I am now the CEO of Newel and Newel Props. Growing up at Newel is something I will always appreciate. Even when I was young, I used to feel like I was walking into a movie premiere every time I came into the gallery. Knowing that we were working with (and continue to work with) the most talented professionals in the design trade has always made me feel immense pride.
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First investment piece of furniture you purchased?
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A pair of English Adam Coade Urns (Item 043635)
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Best way to relax and decompress?
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Steam room, taking a deep breath, and of course playing with Sugar Baer
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Best compliment you’ve ever received?
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How did you get started in this field?
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I spent my first years working with our carpenter learning how to restore and refinish pieces. Getting my hands dirty really helped me develop a passion for the design industry.
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Who is your role model and why?
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Mom and Dad!! I am very appreciative of how much my family has sacrificed to put me into this amazing position, and I am honored to be leading Newel to the next level.
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What is your most memorable career moment so far?
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Starting Newel Props and my father making me CEO of Newel. His trust in me has been integral to my success and confidence.
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What might the design world look like in 15 years?
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Technology filled with antiques – antiques have a way of showing true elegance and it will remind people of a time when things were simpler
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What did your childhood bedroom look like?
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Filled with antique of course!
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Are you a dog or cat person?
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Have you met @sugarbearthebully !? She is the best addition to the Newel team
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What is your spirit animal?
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Bear! Besides sharing the same last name, we both are adventurous, love to eat, and we love to hibernate
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Biggest pet peeves?
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Bad manners. Never forget to say please and thank you.
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What is your favorite time of the day?
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7:00 AM. I love getting to work early and starting my day. The feeling of starting the day gets me so excited!
One Comment
Matthew Fishman
Great piece! No doubt Jake is going to lead Newel to an even brighter future