New York

Mike's the head of the timber frame shop. In addition to his feline sense of balance (he'll be the guy walking nonchalantly along the ridge beam on raising day), Mike has an uncanny ability to think in 3D & can come up with a solution before anyone else has an inkling that there's a problem. Mike built the home he shares with his wife & children. When free of family obligations, he can be found at one end of a fishing pole in the summer and attached to a bowstring in October.

Oregon

Darren moved from the West Coast to the East Coast a few years back and found his place in our engineering department. Eventually, the lure of the West was too strong and he soon found his way back as our West Coast shop lead & champion. Quick to smile with a contagious laugh, he enjoys all things outdoors and provides fierce competition to his fellow racquetball enthusiast co-workers. Darren and his wife Rachel are often moving fast in an effort to keep up with their kiddos Tucker & Clover. 

New York

Paul came to the timber frame shop by way of our construction group and is now all grown up with lovely wife Jolene, four boys, and a 19th century timber frame farmhouse that he's whipped into shape for them all to nest in. He's an expert with reclaimed timber, often leading any project that involves old hand hewn posts and beams all while sharing tips and tricks with our newer craftsmen. 

New York

The only member of the shop with a log-home building background and a Mr. Clean hairdo. Jake's steady hand, and carving skill is the force behind many of our timber engravings. He's also a pro at found form and putting the finishing touches on our mortise and tenon joints. When he's not swooning over his wife, daughter, and son, he and his dog Stewie often find themselves at the dry end of a fishing pole.

New York

Andy's a bit of an enigma — a quiet guy with a tough work ethic. His composed nature makes him a great team member and a skilled hunter — a hobby that occupies most of his Fall weekend mornings. Occasionally we'll find Andy in the field at a raising, but he's typically at the shop spearheading layout as timbers come off the Hundegger CNC. He codes each stick, checking measurements, marking chamfers and curves that will be hand finished in the next stage. Currently Andy and his wife Ashley are busy keeping up with their three kids, while remodeling their family home.

New York

One of our wonderfully beard-y timber framers, Jason came to us from what he termed a “boring job” found after earning his industrial engineering degree. To our delight, he has a special affinity and skill for working reclaimed timbers. Jason has covered some peaks, having only two more to conquer before he becomes an “Adirondack 46er”. What’s one of his biggest dislikes? Cubicles.

New York

Shawn came to us after 25 years in the food service industry as a restaurant chef and creator for a prominent grocery chain. He has always been into working with wood, creating furniture and more, and fixing up his family’s home. Shawn found his way to us through a connection with our coworker Jake, who has been friends with Shawn for more than a decade and thought he would be a perfect fit for the team. These days he's enjoying honing his skills under the guidance of our long-time timber framers (like Jake) and going on the road to raisings.
 

New York

Brandon transitioned from traditional carpentry to timber framing and hasn’t looked back. He enjoys unique joinery moments, helping big frames come together during raising day, and the variety of work to be done in the shop and at jobsites. Bow hunting and bass fishing are his favorite pastimes, along with catching football and baseball games whenever possible.

New York

Jacob moved east from California to find greener pastures, literally. He and his girlfriend brought several of their Angora Goats with them across the country (plus 3 dogs) and all have happily settled into new digs. Traveling to raise timber frames is a highlight for Jacob, not only due to the satisfaction of helping a frame come together in full form, but in getting to see more of the eastern US. Plus, his former life in tree care means he’s comfortable with heights and likes working with wood. As to caring for and shearing the goats, that’s a whole other story.

Andrew is a boomerang in our West Coast shop, he started off working for our sister company Pioneer Millworks, left for a bit, then returned as a layout specialist in our timber frame shop. An avid reader, Andrew enjoys books on subjects including popular science, politics, and history. He lives in his hometown of Newberg Oregon with his girlfriend and cat Onyx.

North Carolina

An astonishing bit of math about Marc: he's been with our company nearly since its inception (30+ years), has been on over 700 raisings (a total guestimate), looks no more than a day over 39 (save for some grey hairs which we're pretty sure are our fault), and has a grandson in the timber frame shop (his DNA is made of wood). Still heading out on raisings when he's needed, or running the crane, Marc's now down in North Carolina with his wife Tracy enjoying the beach, the quiet-life of empty-nesters, and talking timber frame homes with ya'll looking to build down south.

Oregon

With a background in skilled trades and carpentry, Levi joined our west coast timber frame crew to expand his industry knowledge, bringing with him a love of craftsmanship and working with natural materials. Levi likes having fun with the crew on raisings and in the shop, plays multiple musical instruments, and going to see live music whenever he gets the chance.

Oregon

Jason translates his CNC, metal fabrication, and general mechanical repair knowledge to efficient and skillful use of the various tools of our timber crafting trade in both fabrication and raising of frames, all from our west coast shop. He enjoys the family vibe of the crew at work and in his personal life, as he dedicates much of his time to finding the new-and-interesting with his son, Julian—occasionally their cat Trixie joins in. Frisbee golf, any and all DIY projects, and some MMA entertainment round out his free time.

Oregon

Cliff is one of those folks we like to say has sawdust in his veins. The Portland Oregon native spent a few years in a lumber yard working with bigger logs making the transition to working with timbers fairly seamless. He enjoys using hand tools, including the iconic chisel and mallet when crafting a frame. Taking trips with his five children is a favorite in his life, though the chickens, ducks, dogs, and cats keep them all running at home. Cliff also hits the gym regularly, enjoys fingerboarding, disc golf, and dancing.
 

As part of our west coast timber framing team, Seth enjoys the variety of work and travel, commitment to craftsmanship, and the opportunity to work on what are often "dream projects" for clients. His diverse experience in remodeling, finish carpentry, and GC work in OR and CA made for a natural transition into timber framing. If he’s not on an adventure with partner Becca and their dogs Ochs and Neera, Seth is likely practicing his wood carving or soaking in one of the northwest’s many hot springs.

Oregon

Chad has made a career of building houses in Oregon, enjoying the everyday challenges and successes that come with creating shelter. Regarding timber framing craft, operating machinery unique to our trade is his sweet spot. He always finds time for his grown daughter and teenage son, plus Chad plays bass guitar – and we’ve heard he’s a formidable RC car weekend warrior.

A graduate of Alfred State University’s architecture program, Ryan found his way to our Farmington timber frame team and hasn’t looked back. The unique timber frame craft and frequent opportunities to work with different design and tools are pluses, but he really enjoys raisings, especially when he’s able to be on the frame, climbing and driving pegs. While he takes advantage of the local ski and snowboarding season, he’s an avid golfer, often hitting the course multiple times a week.

David is one of our boomerang-ers – folks who worked with us, left for a bit, and, to our delight, returned. Heading up timber framing in the NEWBeamery lets David practice the art of timber framing, plus juggling as he wrangles the chaos of changing schedules, project flow, and people. David spends a good number of weekends traveling with his wife Vanessa, a professional photographer, children Drake and Theo, and dogs Forrest and Honey.

New York

A native of upstate New York, Owen ventured to Florida for a few years working as a production engineer for powerboats including racing sailboats and aircraft float pontoons. He returned home and joined our engineering group in Farmington, NY. Owen is an avid sailor, acting as skipper whenever he can. He's happy to be close to Lake Ontario and always looking for that perfect sailing day (although he admits he is looking forward to a cold and blustery winter so he can hone his downhill ski racing skills). If he's not out on the water…actually it seems that Owen is always on the water, sailing or kiteboarding or water skiing or swimming...all with wife Stephanie and their three kids in tow. 

New York

Justin is a proud military veteran with a diverse background in the building industry. His career began in the finish trades and eventually led him into real estate sales and development. With formal education in architecture, he brings a thoughtful and informed approach to design—collaborating closely with clients, understanding their goals, and applying his working knowledge of heavy timber framing and panelized construction to support successful outcomes. Outside of work, Justin is a devoted husband and father to three daughters. When time allows, he enjoys designing and crafting, building furniture and structures, playing music, relaxing with his Springer Spaniel, Lady, or spending a quiet day on the water with family. If you'd like to explore ideas or discuss a future project, Justin (and Lady) would be glad to connect.

New York

Dave left the mild expanses of North Carolina to join our engineering team in the yo-yoing climate of Farmington, NY and while his southern drawl makes us all think of warmer weather, he’s no stranger to the cold as he spent a number of his teenage/college years in Kodiak, Alaska. He’s known around the office as ’the coach’ thanks to dedicating much of his time to coaching high school baseball and basketball. Dave tells us he’s always been a fan of timber homes and enjoys building furniture as a hobby along with playing basketball, golf, and scuba diving whenever possible. He recently exchanged vows with his love, Stephanie, and together they are exploring outdoor adventures in the Northeast.

Oregon

Quentin works with our West Coast design team and brings with him a passion for hands-on craft and building sciences. Hailing from the province of Brittany in France, which is famous for its seafood & shellfish, Portland was a natural place to land with his wife in the USA. Quentin is looking for a volleyball club to join and some board game groups to roll the dice on in the area, so if you have any suggestions or want to hang out with a verified Frenchman, hit him up!

New York

No stranger to the backcountry, our timber frame engineer Melissa always knows where to find fresh powder for snowboarding or her next “terrible” project car to bring back to life.  Always ready to spread some love for tiny living and modular spaces, Melissa also considers herself a bit of a crossword puzzle aficionado. 

New York

Nick effortlessly transitioned from engineering to our timber frame shop and back again. His positive work ethic is as contagious as his passion for sustainability and crafting with timbers. He’s definitely in good company amongst our teams with his sport preferences: dirt biking, snowboarding, and hunting. 

New York

Stephen is a project engineer in our east coast office who works closely with our timber frame division. He is a graduate of The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) and is drawn to the sustainable and environmentally conscious work we do. With a background in commercial architecture, since joining New Energy Works Stephen enjoys being able to work directly with homeowners on their custom homes, as well as being able to explore a wide variety of building styles and designs. Originally from Syracuse New York, he recently relocated to the Rochester area, where he currently lives with his wifeMia and their grumpy little dog Rocky.

Oregon

Adam is a Portland Oregon native who joined our west coast design team as a seasoned engineer, bringing with him a background in truss and construction engineering. Since joining us, Adam has found working with heavy timber and sustainable design projects speak to his love of nature and natural materials in the design + build world. When not biking into the office from his home near our Portland studio, Adam can be found camping, backpacking, and enjoying the great outdoors

New York

Luisa is a grad from RIT’s Interior Design program and newest member of our timber frame sales team. She’s absorbing all of our design-build processes and adding her modeling skills, creativity, and passion for biophilic architecture to projects. She is drawn to our commitment to integrating natural and sustainable materials into the design of spaces and is working to earn NCIDQ and LEED certifications. Her favorite hobbies are traveling (17 countries and counting!) and crocheting.

Oregon

An Oregon native, Evan was plucked off of the slopes of Mt. Bachelor in order to start helping our sales department. He’s since made his way to project management and engineering. His passion for ecological design and natural materials help him to create projects that address the complex needs of modern buildings. Evan tells us that one of the most rewarding parts of his work is the variety of creative problem solving that goes into each job, a process he guides each client through to deliver their dream project. A plethora of hobbies including off road motorcycling, skiing, rock climbing, backpacking, and woodworking keep Evan active, while two ferocious cats, Ino and Olli, make sure he and partner Riley have a balance of downtime.

Oregon

Founder, CEO, Designer, Timber Framer, Tree-hugger, Self-Confessed Business Cowboy...the man wears many hats here.

Jonathan's in Portland most of the time, overseeing the west coast end of our design & timber framing business—sometimes designing with clients, sometimes making new partnerships, sometimes onsite in a tool belt. A few times a year he hops a flight to New York to see what's kicking in Farmington. He's also been spotted in the desert or on a mountain-side getting his energy out on a dirt bike with son Jake. Basically he's a hard guy to pin down, or have sit still, but that's what we love about him most.

Oregon

Hailing from Tennessee where he worked the family fruit farm and joined a small architecture firm, David moved to Oregon to learn more on viticulture and to find a more eco-conscious way of life. He's now sharing his architectural skills with our west coast team, embracing the Pacific Northwest sense of style, and enjoying timber as a renewable building resource, particularly reclaimed timbers. Outside of the studio he plays soccer and golf, snowboards, and is planning to learn kite surfing on Hood River.

New York

Kyle is one of our licensed Architects and manages our east coast in-house design team. Born and raised in Western New York, he is passionate about high-performance building and an advocate for using sustainable materials in the design + build environment. He is a total building science nerd, Passive House consultant, and flexitarian foodie. Ask him about your vapor profile, or if brisket is vegetarian (yes, of course), just don't ask him about social media--he doesn't use it.

New York

Segueing from commercial project work to join our design team in creating custom homes, Architectural Designer, Kyle, tells us he’s enjoying the drafting and modeling of projects with similar base materials (wood, stone, etc) in stylistically infinite ways. Kyle is working towards becoming a licensed architect by workday and by weekend he’s hiking, kayaking, and skiing, often with his dog, Chelsie. Admittedly not an amazing baker, Kyle did share that he can eat a seemingly unlimited amount of baked goods and fall asleep anywhere after Thanksgiving dinner.

New York

Bethany joined our east coast design team right out of college, and immediately became a highly valued member of our team. She brings a tremendous sense of authenticity and heart to our custom design projects and enjoys exploring the complex nuances of sustainable timber frame designs, working closely with clients to breathe life into their dream homes. Originally from western New York, she has recently started a family in nearby Shortsville, New York with her husband (and 3rd generation timber framer) Dylan. In her free time, Bethany enjoys spending time with her friends & family, cooking, and cuddling with her dog Aloe.

Oregon

We were immediately drawn to Calvin’s fascinating array of interests and skills: lighting designer, draftsmanship maniac, mechanic, professional volleyball ref, sculptor, woodworker...we could go on! After leaving a Texas studio for his woodworking shop in SoCal, he moved north towards the mountains, bringing his talent for residential architecture to our design team in Portland, OR. If you have a campfire, Calvin is the guy to invite to cook a good meal and spin a fine tale. 

Lauren joined our east coast design team right after graduating from Hobart & William Smith Colleges in nearby Geneva New York. She brings a passion for design + build and interior design to our team, with a specific emphasis on helping our team craft sustainable homes that speak to clients’ unique lifestyles. Born and raised in Geneva, she still lives in the area with her dog Lizzy and her nameless cat, simply known as kitty. In her free time, she coaches basketball for her former college, where as a student she played both volleyball and basketball.

Maxwell is an Architectural Designer in our Portland, Oregon studio who enjoys working on a wide variety of sustainable design projects with our team. He is passionate about maintaining good design practices, noting that to him sustainable design is about more than just material choices, but also scale, site placement, water usage, and many other factors holistically. Maxwell is originally from rural Wisconsin, having relocated to the west coast to pursue sustainable design work, and is an avid urban-biking enthusiast and home cook.

Vermont

Pete brings sustainable and energy efficient knowledge, ideas and techniques to each project, knowing that the built environment has the ability to make the world a better place. He feels that his best work is complimented by time retreating to the outdoors in feet of snow or head high waves. “My work is a lifestyle and it’s always ongoing. Creating interesting spaces come from experiencing them first”.

New York

Ty has a natural love for how good design helps people enjoy where and how they live. He enjoys riding dirt bikes, keeps a busy social schedule with his family, and following the Lord's calling by working to rebuild areas hit by disaster.

New York

Luke thrives on challenges that come with one-of-a-kind projects which makes him the right fit to help lead our construction team. Spanning skillsets like project management, commercial construction, large-scale demolition, fine woodworking, steel fabrication, and restoration of old power tools - he finds satisfaction in the sense of happiness that our craft brings to our clients. Luke is a father of two, who happens to also be what we affectionately call a ‘boomerang-er’ having worked for our fine woodworking division a few decades ago. We are glad he finally came back home!

New York

After spending 18 years in Colorado, Scott joined our construction group with a vast knowledge of carpentry and experience working with (and against) the elements. When he's not building one of our timber frame homes, he's 'just playing' with his two sons, Gavin and Ryan, stepdaughter Natalia, and wife Julie. You may also find him amongst the mountains climbing or riding the slippery slopes. 

Brett is a project superintendent in our construction group, bringing with him extensive fine homebuilding experience throughout the Finger Lakes region of New York. Utilizing his construction management experience for sustainable design + build projects is a passion for Brett, especially when he is able to incorporate cutting edge building materials into the projects he works on. Originally from Seneca Falls New York, he enjoys exploring the natural beauty of the region with his girlfriend and their dog Yazoo. 

Jacob brings his extensive background in residential home building to our east coast construction team as one of our assistant site managers. He was drawn to the New Energy Works team because of his shared love of craft, high-quality carpentry, project management, and attention to detail. He lives in a small town near our Farmington campus with his wife & dog and spends much of his free time out in nature hunting, fishing, boating, and spending time with his large extended family.

Lizzy, crosser of T's and herder of cats, is our Project Manager—official PMP letters and all. Her background in event planning and marketing in the manufacturing industry, have given her an color-coded & organized mindset with side-passion for tiktok. Outside of work you will find her hiking with her dog Lincoln, attending concerts with her husband Rich, and chilling with her cat Stella.

New York

Bryan is the director of our enclosures division, as well as our resident Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all things panelization, enclosure systems, and high-performance building products. With a background in engineering, Bryan has a passion for sustainability, natural materials, and passive house construction. When not in the office or our panel manufacturing facility, you will often find him at PHIUS meetings, sustainability conferences, and appearing on various webinars and podcasts talking about the future of construction and homebuilding. Originally from western New York, he still lives in the region with his wife, son, and two dogs.

New York

Jacob joined our enclosure design team after developing his Auto CAD skills in the construction industry. Working with the shop crews and timber framers on more complex wall assemblies was just the kind of intense challenge Jacob was looking for, reveling in the level of detail and ever-changing parameters of our projects. Born and raised in nearby Honeoye Falls, Jacob and his wife enjoy skiing in the Adirondack region whenever they get a chance.

On the lookout for a role that would allow him to use his degree and CAD experience in a more in-depth and meaningful way, Colby found and joined our high-performance enclosure (HPEz) team. These days he’s creating 3D models in CAD, constantly finding new ways to optimize and automate processes – always working for methods to build better and more efficiently. If you like competitive video games, NFL, or fantasy football, Colby is the go-to. He’s busy these days settling into a new house with his menagerie of three cats, two freshwater fish aquariums, and a bearded dragon

New York

As part of our HPEz team, Max applies his product/industrial design education daily, something he finds pretty darn rewarding. He’s become quite the expert with our semi-automated tooling and is eagerly learning more. Disc golf keeps him active outside, while keeping freshwater fish occupies his time–and space–at home. Max also co-parents two cats who seem to have little interest in their fishy roommates…thankfully!

Todd has an education in environmental science and a bunch of experience in construction. He tells us he’s found a match with our projects as we focus on airtightness, sustainability, and environmental considerations with our high-performance enclosures and custom homes. On the side he’s the bass player in a heavy blues band. While he and wife Rebecca are hiking fanatics, they’re currently making the most of kid-life with their two young daughters.

New York

We know Jarrad joins and celebrates the long line of skilled carpenters in his family, but where he really lights up is when talking about his daughter. This special little girl is a bundle of energy who wants to know how everything works (much like her dad!) and she keeps Jarrad running, learning, and playing.

New York

When Mark, a member of our enclosures team, isn’t building homes, he’s exploring the outdoors while fishing, hiking, and camping. Much of his spare time is spent with his kids Amelia and Hans. Mark studied metal and wood sculpture at Alfred University, then lived in Connecticut for a number of years before returning to settle near our shop in Upstate New York.

Originally starting out with our sister company Pioneer Millworks, Jake seamlessly transitioned to over to our HPEz team, bringing with him a background in carpentry. Inspired by his grandfather, a local engineer, Jake grew up surrounded by blueprints and construction documents, which gave him a lifelong passion and curiosity for thoughtful and complex projects. Outside of work, Jake is an avid chess & poker player, golfer, and armature astronomer. Born and raised in the Finger Lakes region, he lives near of Farmington shop with his black lab Zeke. When it comes to the sustainable nature of the work he does each day as part of our team, as he likes to say, “I wouldn’t call myself a crunchy person – but I am definitely not trying to destroy the planet. Sustainability is better than waste.”

Sean is part of our construction group where he is actively growing his skillset as a jack of all trades on the team. With a background interest in fine woodworking and working with his hands, Sean was inspired at a young age by his grandfather, who was a construction tradesman who built a number of homes in the area. Born and raised locally in Farmington New York, he lives nearby our shop, and enjoys hiking and working on cars in his free time.

New York

We were excited to bring Adam’s construction engineering background to our HPEz team from the beginning. Adam enjoys that each day is different and finds it cool that he’s one of the few people in the nation working with this type of semi-automated tooling. Each year he looks forward to the snow falling as a signal that hunting season and good ski days are approaching–at least when he isn’t spending time with his family at big and small gatherings. 

As a member of our HPEz carpentry team, Morgan brings years of experience in framing and general construction skills to our team. With a passion for fine homebuilding, she finds working with sustainable materials and natural insulation on high-performance projects rewarding, always striving to build to the high level of quality and craft that she would want in her own home. Originally from Naples, New York, she currently lives nearby our Farmington shop in Rochester with her domestic partner. When not working in the shop or installing panels on site, she enjoys hiking, camping, and visiting national parks whenever possible.

After working in hardscapes and completing some schooling, Mike joined our HPEz team full time. He likes that work is interesting, he’s constantly learning, and that “the team is great, I enjoy each person, and everyone cares about what we’re doing here”. If you’re into fantasy/adventure books, Mike’s your guy to chat up. He’s also into PC gaming and often joins with friends to gain achievements and conqueror worlds.

Jon’s background in remodeling and woodworking were a natural fit for our Enclosures team. Add on the option to travel to install after crafting in the shop, and it’s the best of both worlds for Jon. Creating art and music are a big part of his life, particularly as he’s a member of a local band. At home things are a bit exotic as Jon enjoys caring for, and being entertained by, his Bengal cat and two chinchillas that are brothers.

New York

Greg has a passion for building one-of-a-kind structures and brings a depth of experience with complex and detailed carpentry to our enclosures team. A native of the Finger Lakes Region, he enjoys our local lakes, with Cayuga Lake topping his list. Traveling to complete installations and to spend time with his daughter, a teacher in nearby Buffalo, keeps him going.

New York

Rob's the leader of the NEWwoodworks crew and has been with us for over 25 years. [Ask him about the tiny office he used to share with PMW's Michele when we were first starting out in Shortsville. Oh, those were the days!] When his wife Stephanie can pry him away from the new cabinetry shop, you'll find Rob, Stephanie, and their son hanging out in the woods of Ithaca and the shores of Cayuga Lake.

New York

A quiet man of few words. In fact, this was about all we could muster Charlie to tell us about himself:

He has 40+ years cabinet making experience, 3 children, and for a hobby he does woodturning, including a cool handle for the main door of our shop. He's making the most of local waterways, and on his kayaking adventures has found a nesting area for blue herons. Charlie said, "...it’s like paddling through something from the prehistoric era." 

New York

Geoff is a lifetime craftsman having grown up, and grown into, his family’s custom fine woodworking shop in nearby Scottsville, NY. Today he leads the NEWwoodworks installation crews, handles some project management, and enjoys hands-on crafting time in the shop whenever possible. He told us he “loves to work in the shop when I can. The variety of our work is great and challenging. Plus I work with some amazing fellow craftsmen!”. Whenever he can, Geoff gets off the grid, hiking and spending time in the woods, preferably in a hammock. Geoff and Gail have been married for 34 years and enjoy four children and two grandkids. We hear he’s also a great cook, understands sound design, and is handy with metal work.   

New York

Paul joined our fine woodworking team after fostering and crafting for his family’s custom fine woodworking shop in nearby Scottsville, NY. This story might sound familiar, as his brother, Geoff, is also a member of our NEWwoodworks team. Families together, home and work, we get that! Paul and wife Heather spend plenty of time with their son, Freddie, particularly at baseball games. Reclaimed wood was new to Paul; he's adjusted to the nuances of it as he “loves learning more to do with wood”. If you have a few minutes, ask Paul about his Chevy S10 small block hot rod…it’s his ongoing masterpiece. 

New York

After two decades working with fresh sawn wood at a large mill near Rochester, NY, Jeff has turned his skills to our fine woodworking group, finding his groove with reclaimed wood. Jeff tells us he's enjoying time in the shop and on job sites, plus the puzzle of finding the right character, texture, and tones for each plank when crafting with reclaimed wood brings new challenges to his workmanship. Fishing and hiking are his favored pastimes outside of a busy family life with his fiance and kids. 

New York

Josh is part our fine woodworking crew and specializes in design and engineering on staircases, doors, and furniture for NEWwoodworks. He is an avid backyard astronomer, loves a good book and dabbles in 3D printing and modeling in his spare time. Josh has a passion for nature, and all of the complex yet beautiful intricacies it reveals to us, on small and large scales. It’s a safe bet that when the night is clear and the stars are out, Josh is gazing up thought his telescope, dreaming of what else might be out there.

After a few decades in custom furniture fabrication and some home building, Mark is finding his niche with our custom fine woodworking projects. Drawn to the variety of wood species, textures, and design styles he’s crafting these days, we hear he’s enjoying the challenge and opportunity for using different skillsets with each project. Besides the usual hiking and biking habits common with our folks, Mark enjoys concerts and festivals, or spending time either tossing the ball for the dogs or a mouse (fake of course) for the cats.

New York

Scott was self-employed for more than 25 years as owner, operator, salesman, craftsman, and installer of his fine woodworking creations spanning from vanities to bookcases to full kitchens and more. We’re glad to have his experience added to our team. Scott enjoys doing different tasks and applying different skills each day in the shop. The scale and scope of the work is also something he finds fun. Mountain biking, camping, and backpacking are his go-to hobbies, often with wife Julie, and on special trips their son Drew will join. 

New York

Hayden spent good bits of time working with his grandfather on various wood projects while growing up, and after a few less-than-fun jobs, he found a place with our fine woodworkers. He believes he has “lots to learn” and shared that he enjoys working projects from beginning to completion, including installation. Custom doors are a favorite and if they’re made with our sister company Pioneer Millworks reclaimed Settlers' Plank wood, he’s even happier. While Hayden enjoys mountain biking, he might have a more entertaining tale or two from his bass fishing hobby... 

Oregon

Founder, President, Designer, Timber Framer, Tree-hugger, Self-Confessed Business Cowboy...the man wears many hats here.

Jonathan's in Portland most of the time, overseeing the west coast end of our design & timber framing business—sometimes designing with clients, sometimes making new partnerships, sometimes onsite in a tool belt. A few times a year he hops a flight to New York to see what's kicking in Farmington. He's also been spotted in the desert or on a mountain-side getting his energy out on a dirt bike with son Jake. Basically he's a hard guy to pin down, or have sit still, but that's what we love about him most.

New York

Another RIT graduate — Eric went straight from school to being a mechanical engineer for an aerospace company and then to his desk upstairs where he now manages our crew. He & Heather are proud parents of three — also known as the coordinators, cab drivers, and coach/cheerleader for their ice hockey/gymnastics kiddos.

Kim has held financial leadership roles ranging from Controller to CFO to Director of Finance, while also volunteering for various, local, non-profit organizations, for most of her career. Joining us as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), she works closely with our leadership team and finance team, while streamlining company processes to help integrate our various divisions’ operational needs. Kim is an avid golfer, sometimes joined on the green by her husband, Bill, or their sons, William and John (though they’ve recently seen both boys off to college!).

Steve is a design+build expert, interpreter, speaker, and career ‘wood guy’ who has always been fascinated by the artistry and functionality of heavy timber and woodworking. Joining our team as Building Systems Specialist, Steve will be utilizing his expertise in project management and his deep experience in mass timber and DfMA to guide clients to sustainable project solutions. At home, his creative outlet is multiple medium art, music, and wood. But you will also find him spending quality leisure with his family on the water sailing or swimming.

With over 15 years’ experience in strategic sales initiatives, sustainability management, and providing high-performance building solutions to clients’, Patrick is our West Coast Business Development Specialist. Born and raised in urban Chicago, from an early age Patrick was a dendrophile and instilled with an eco-conscious drive. 

While he has a degree in history, Patrick is an expert in green building practices and has successfully found a way to combine his career goals with making a tangible difference in the world. Patrick is adept at connecting with clients while also expanding our brand’s market presence.

Stationed in Oregon, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children working in the garden, bike riding, river rafting, and finding his center by practicing Yoga.

Michigan

Drake came to us from his own custom building enterprise in Ann Arbor, Michigan where he now serves as our Midwest representative. Some of Drake's great pleasures include playing bluegrass music on one of his many guitars or mandolins, traveling across country in his pickup camper, relaxing by the fire with his wife, five kids and their families (now including seven grandkids!) or hiking in the woods with his troupe of dogs. 

North Carolina

An astonishing bit of math about Marc: he's been with our company nearly since its inception (30+ years), has been on over 700 raisings (a total guestimate), looks no more than a day over 39 (save for some grey hairs which we're pretty sure are our fault), and has a grandson in the timber frame shop (his DNA is made of wood). Still heading out on raisings when he's needed, or running the crane, Marc's now down in North Carolina with his wife Tracy enjoying the beach, the quiet-life of empty-nesters, and talking timber frame homes with ya'll looking to build down south.

New York

A native of the Rochester region, Pam stepped in as our new finance manager in Farmington NY with positive energy and a contagious smile. Outside of work, Pam and her husband Jeremy are honing their swimming and soccer jargon thanks to their daughter Ella and son Connor’s avid interest in both sports. When she has a free moment Pam can be found shopping – she can hold her own with any bargain hunter – or jogging. Last year she ran her first 5K and we know she’s planning to conquer a few more!

New York

Jen is a mainstay in our finance department. She's also a witty, whipsmart, introvert. Which leads to the game we'll play about with Jen's bio here...two truths and a lie. You guess! Jen is a macrame expert, specializing in natural fibers she forages and spins herself. Jen was a child-star in the local Attica rodeo. Jen secretly longs to break dance, and takes classes in her free time that no one knew about...until now.

New York

Alex is fulfilling our accounts payable needs with practiced attention to detail, a naturally pleasant demeanor, years of experience, and degrees from local-to-our-HQ colleges SUNY Brockport and FLCC. Two teenage boys and two (semi) crazy dogs keep her home life interesting. You might also find her bumping shoulders with friends hiking, kayaking, and camping, catching up on popular sitcoms, or anywhere in the world as she loves to travel. Alex has already given some desperately needed TLC to a few plants around the finance office – we’re excited to see what else her green-thumb will bring us!  

Cheryl is a numbers person, who has enjoyed a career in finance spanning from manufacturing to robotics before joining our team. Where previously a customer was often a large business, Cheryl is enjoying how humanized and personal our companies are, in our client base and with our internal teams. A native of the Finger Lakes Region, Cheryl and husband Matt are glad to be near family who often join them and their three young children in summer swimming, museum visits, cheering on kid’s sports, and other family outings.

Before joining us, Dakota transitioned from tax accounting back to school to earn his master’s degree in accounting from SUNY Brockport. He enjoys learning, digging into reporting and reviewing financials of our company, gaining knowledge from the other members of our finance team as he does. Dakota spends time with family and friends whenever he can and is an avid sports card collector.

New York

A stickler for making things happen accurately and on time, the only place she lets things slide is at the barn where she's happy amongst the horses and a little teary as she remembers her days spoiling Jack. On-the-go is a way of life for Megan and as she has her sights set on a 5K (even though we know she dislikes running), she's busy riding, playing racquetball, hiking, and rock climbing most often with her 'people', husband Marty and kids. 

New York

Marketing & Creative Director
Deanna is back with our team after working in-house at Habitat for Humanity and agency-side at Dixon Schwabl. Her heart is with helping those who need it, family, farm-to-table, and anything hygge. She’s a designer and wordsmith by trade, strategist and brand guardian by passion. She leads our marketing department by filling their buckets with “pretty things”, snacks, and meta conversations about things like conscious capitalism or deep-dives into opinions on the latest streaming TV show. Win her over with your best dad-joke and a well-mixed Old-fashioned – she’ll be yours forever.

New York

Ben started as a timber framer with us, earning his chops with chisels and cranes. His schooling is in woodworking and graphic design so when there was an opening for multimedia designer in the marketing department Ben traded his tool belt for a mac book pro. Though he still joins the timber framers from time-to-time on a raising, most of Ben's outdoor life is spent building skate parks, snowboarding, canoeing and camping.

New York

Steve is our marketing team’s word wrangler. He was born and raised in the Finger Lakes region and spent his formative years hiking its gorges and paddling its waters. Steve is an Adirondack 46er and self-proclaimed “rock geek,” and spends his free time going to concerts and collecting physical media. He lives in Rochester with his wife Amiee, his cat Crosby, and his husky Nash. His first book, Richard Manuel: His Life and Music, from the Hawks and Bob Dylan to The Band, published in 2025 with rave reviews.

New York

When Ryan discovered video and film in high school, he knew he’d found his lifelong passion. Turning that into a career, he’s been a videographer working with news crews, car companies, and more. As the first videographer on our Marcom team, we’re excited he’s flexing his video skills in our marketing efforts! An avid golfer and native of Rochester NY, he knows his way around as thoroughly as he understands lighting and capturing a moving story. Now, if we can just get Ryan to bring his pup Maya into the office more regularly, things would be perfect.  

Oregon

A versatile marketer, Sam is expanding his skills, supporting both our marketing and sales efforts on the west coast. The diversity of tasks in marketing, the mix of creative and logistical, especially in support of people who are building customized sustainable living solutions, bring fulfillment to Sam each day. We hear that he’s a solid Dungeons & Dragons player, smooth karaoke singer, and burgeoning blacksmith. Joining in his endeavors, and leading him on some new ones, is partner Amarette and their fluffy chihuahua, Zoe.

New York

With enthusiasm, experience, and a smile John has stepped into a new-to-our-company position, Technical Specialist (aka: IT). His varied background in mechanics, construction, and technology have been eagerly engaged by our teams on both coasts. John explains that he loves being able to bring technology to complex systems or problems in a way that opens possibilities for the companies and people he works with. Renewable resources and incorporating green processes and technologies drew him to us, and often leads him to supporting STEM programs outside of work. A self-affirmed “car guy”, John also enjoys hunting and spending time with his daughter, an honor student who John confides “probably knows more than I do about my job!”.

New York

Strange sounds coming from the head saw? Forklift in need of repair? Bathroom fan stop working? Need shelves installed? A quick call to Ed and any number of problems are quickly solved. With a natural aptitude for fixing what needs fixing and a way with all things mechanical, Ed keeps track of our various Farmington NY facilities making sure jobs can be crafted and completed without tool, machinery, lighting, or–insert roadblock here–complications. He puts everything aside to spend time with his family (enjoying lots of baby Piper time), though you can often find him on the water, boating, fishing, water skiing, and swimming. In the colder months, movies and music are his go-to.

Oregon

Dustin also works  with our sister company, Pioneer Millworks on everything maintenance. His passion for crafting with wood is generations deep and something he personally practices making small furniture projects and retirement shadow boxes for military service personnel. As someone who loves anything in the great outdoors, Dustin values sustainable practices and protecting our natural resources for future generations. Tiffany, his wife of 23 years, and their three kids are enjoying being closer to family in Oregon after years of travel.

New York

A man of many interests, Jim started out focused on geology, physics, auto repair, photography, and home remodeling. Today he takes care of our buildings & machines -- putting together the broken, and keeping it all running in smooth order. In his barn at home these same characteristics are in play as Jim meticulously restores a John Deere 430. Our marketing team has also been known to feed Jim’s photography habit–you’ve likely seen some of his images on our blog and in our social media. Stepping away from old tractors and cameras, Jim, Mary, their daughter Abi, and family pooch, Huck, frequent the Adirondacks for long family camping weekends.

New York

It's Angie's bright and helpful voice you'll hear when calling our Farmington office. She enjoys making people smile, throwing a party, and the occasional practical joke. On the job, she is an avid list-maker and works until the job is done. After work, she keeps busy remodeling her 1880's Canandaigua home, learning Italian, designing and building sets for Rochester's Lyric Theater, and jazz singing–she's even earned a place in Who's Who in Music! Angie loves animals–especially dogs–is a foodie that enjoys hiking, kayaking, gardening, and is trying very hard not to be the worst beginner tennis player east of Niagara Falls. 

Stephanie’s prior experience as a wearer-of-many-hats and implementor, with an obsession for organization, systems, and consistency is breathing new life into our processes. With seemingly boundless energy – maybe that’s from her circus kid past, or from growing up in Vegas – she’s creating systems and schedules for our teams, greeting visitors, and stepping in wherever she can be helpful. At home, Stephanie’s grown a hobby of candle making into a small business and is starting to incorporate herbs from her garden while also making laundry, soap, and cleaners from non-toxic ingredients. Her doggo, Cleo, the “goodest of girls” gets Stephanie outside often and they’ve trained to make Cleo a “ratter” (in other words, Cleo can sniff out a rat in a hayloft with uncanny skill and speed!).

If you visit us in NY you'll likely be greeted by a variety of wet noses, big brown eyes, wagging tails, and excited 'dancing' paws. The same applies to our Oregon office and shop. Feel free to take a minute to give a pet, or say "hi" in your dog voice (we won't judge). And if you're not a dog-person, just let us know and we'll make sure the wags are long-distance.