SHB Co. is a family-owned Godfrey workshop focused on custom commercial spaces and substantial furniture, including bars, conference tables, and gathering spaces. Homeowner commissions are welcome. Each project is shaped around its setting, use, and story, carrying forward the craftsmanship that began with Second Hand Barrels. Shop visits are arranged by appointment through the website’s inquiry form at builtbyshb.com/contact-us.

Ryan and Faith Jenkins own and operate the company. The Jenkins family history of woodworking began with Ryan’s grandfather, Jerry Jenkins, a hobbyist woodworker and an extremely influential man in Ryan’s life. Ryan learned his skills from his grandfather while working next to him in the shop.

The company began in 2011 as a home-based business. Starting in a single-car garage, Ryan Jenkins bought two barrels from a cousin who worked for Dr. Pepper. The majority of Ryan’s adult life has been spent in commercial sales. On the weekends, he enjoyed “flipping” things: cars, boats, and eventually whiskey barrels. A friend traded Ryan two whiskey barrels to flip, and before the weekend was up, he had garnered thousands of emails with requests and interest. Ryan had stumbled onto something amazing. Geared with his grandfather’s influence and creativity, as well as wife Faith Jenkins’ support, Ryan knew this was bigger than just a thought. He traveled the Kentucky Hills searching for barrels. Load by load, Second Hand Barrel Co. was created.

The home-based status of the business continued to grow. In 2021, the company moved to 3808 Stanka Lane (the former home of White’s Nursery). That move was the official start of the business as it is known today.

Ryan and Faith have built the company on relationships. The marketing effort is based upon treating people well, just visiting and getting to know people. For example, eight years ago, a person from an exclusive St. Louis retailing company came to Ryan to buy some barrels. Four years later, that retailer decided to handle some of SHB Co.’s custom products. Such experiences and word-of-mouth reputation have resulted in the company’s marketing success.

SHB Co. strives to provide customers with exceptional and personalized service and custom products that exceed expectations. Their goal is to create functional and trend-setting hardwood products and designs.

While the company does sell and ship products across the country, the majority of its market is regional. For those looking for unique and stylish décor, check out SHB Co. at builtbyshb.com.