Ian Sole Elected 2006-2007 President of Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association

Business Wire, May 23, 2006

WINCHESTER, Va. -- American Woodmark Corporation (AWC) (NASDAQ: AMWD), a leading supplier of cabinetry to the new home construction and remodeling industries, announced today that Ian Sole, senior vice president, sales and marketing, has been elected president of the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA) Board of Directors for 2006-2007. Sole succeeds James Lobley, president, Hagerstown Kitchens, Inc.

"We look forward to ongoing success as Ian continues his tenure with the KCMA," said Dick Titus, executive vice president, KCMA. "As vice president, Ian addressed key issues and charged the industry with resolving these challenges through collaboration and education. We appreciate his efforts and are excited to work with him to achieve his objectives in this new position."

Elected to the KCMA Board of Directors in 1998, Sole has long served as an industry advocate. During his term as president, Sole seeks to achieve specific goals that align with the association's mission of serving the industry.

"I intend to continue development of KCMA capabilities for a stronger cabinet industry voice in Washington, D.C. and expand recognition of the KCMA and its members' contribution to the national economy," said Sole. "We encourage KCMA membership involvement in educational and career training programs for kitchen industry professionals. Education, advocacy and research programs will be a priority on my agenda to assist members to compete effectively in the global economy."

In addition, Sole will implement and promote the new KCMA Environmental Stewardship Program on a platform of "Durability and Sustainability." He plans to merge KCMA forces with the Hardwood Federation and support their efforts to the benefit of KCMA membership.

Sole joined American Woodmark as vice president of sales and marketing in 1997 and was promoted to his current position in May 1999. As senior vice president of sales and marketing, he is responsible for all sales, marketing and sales operations activities for the Company's three cabinet brands. Sole graduated from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, Wales, United Kingdom, with a BSC (Honors) degree in economics.

About American Woodmark Corporation

American Woodmark Corporation, located in Winchester, Va., is the third largest manufacturer of kitchen and bath cabinets in the United States. Offering more than 230 cabinet lines in a wide variety of designs, materials and finishes, American Woodmark products are sold through a network of dealers and distributors and directly to home centers and major homebuilders. The Company currently operates 15 manufacturing facilities in Arizona, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, as well as various service centers across the country. American Woodmark shares are traded on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol "AMWD." To find out more about American Woodmark, and view its vast array of cabinet styles, visit its Web site at americanwoodmark.com.

About KCMA

The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2005, is the principal trade association in the United States for manufacturers of kitchen cabinets and bath vanities, countertop and other decorative laminate products, and suppliers to the industry. Headquartered in Reston, Va., KCMA, together with its members, is committed to creating a better and brighter future for industry manufacturers through continued quality, advocacy and leadership. For more information, visit www.kcma.org.