I developed an interest in architecture and details of old buildings while growing up on the east coast. I was thrilled when my dad let me work with a carpenter who was doing some remodeling work on our house. It changed my life and from that point on I wanted to be a carpenter. School and life put that dream on hold but not for long. Eventually, I became an apprentice carpenter on the most respected building crew in Boulder, Colorado, then moved to Vail, Colorado where I helped build ski lodges and custom homes and eventually came to the Channel Islands area in 1980.
I have been here since then, doing every facet of detailed carpentry there is. I have overseen the most discerning projects and for some of the most discerning clients. If I wasn’t taught how to do it then I taught myself. I did not get my business handed to me. I learned the hard way and paid my dues by asking questions and working hard. There is nothing in the construction of a building that baffles me, there are just more challenges to be met. There is nothing more rewarding then to see the face of a very happy client as we complete details throughout the home that we conceived together. I love what I do! I continued developing carpentry skills in both framing and finish carpentry. Throughout my career I have been involved with mostly complicated, custom projects. These experiences have molded the builder I am today. No matter how big or how small a project is, I do it right. It is engrained and I will not allow myself or my subcontractors to cut corners. I believe a good reputation is earned through years of doing the right thing, not only in the details that are seen by all but where only you know what makes something right or wrong. I embrace the challenges that building presents. Remodeling a home is a journey. My goal is to make the journey as informative, creative and smooth as possible. The end product and the lifelong relationships speak for themselves.
