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When the company was founded, what were your goals?
From the start, the goal was simple; to build the kind of company my family would be proud of, where clients are treated with honesty and the work holds up for decades. That hasn’t changed, but what has evolved is how we deliver it; a more disciplined process, better planning tools, and a deep bench of trade partners we trust completely.
How does being a second-generation builder inform your work with homeowners, architects, and designers?
I grew up on job sites and around open houses, so I learned early that a home is both a build and an investment. That gives me respect for what architects and designers bring, and a practical sense of what it takes to execute their vision. It is my job to speak every language in the room and keep the whole team pulling in the same direction.
What types of projects do you take on?
I focus on mostly custom residential such as whole-home renovations, additions, kitchens and baths, and ADUs; plus a handful of commercial projects each year. We also take on the smaller punch-list and pre-sale work that helps a home show and sell well. The common thread are clients who care about getting it right and who want a partner who treats their home as if it were their own.
How does serving as a principal broker as well as a licensed general contractor provide a different perspective?
Being on both sides of the transaction gives me a wider view. As a broker, I know what buyers notice, what inspectors flag, and which improvements actually move the needle on value. As a contractor, I know what those improvements cost and how to build them well. Clients get advice that weighs craftsmanship and investment together, which is how smart decisions get made.
Does focusing on a limited number of projects per year allow for better collaboration?
Absolutely. We would rather do fewer projects well than spread ourselves thin. A limited slate means I am personally involved in every job, our trade partners get the attention they deserve, and clients never feel like a number. It also lets us pair the right specialists with the right project.
What is important to consider when building homes?
Start with how the homeowners will live in the home, not just how it will look when complete. Then respect the house itself: its structure, its age, and the way it handles water and weather in the Pacific Northwest. Good materials, honest budgets, and realistic schedules matter more than any single finish.
You specialize in custom residential projects which undoubtedly offer a variety of challenges. How does your knowledge benefit your clients?
Older homes hide surprises: knob-and-tube wiring, settled foundations, creative past remodels. Fifty years of family experience in these neighborhoods means we have seen these issues before. Clients benefit because we anticipate problems in the planning stage, price them honestly, and have the right specialist ready when something unexpected turns up behind a wall.
What part of the build process do you find most rewarding and why?
I appreciate the moment a client walks through the finished space and sees their life fitting into it. Months of planning, decisions, and dust have turned into a kitchen where the family gathers or they have a bathroom that finally works. Knowing we built something they will live in every day and that we built it right is why I do this.
Where do you go to unwind from a busy schedule?
Mount Hood and The Gorge are close to home and time outdoors with family resets everything.
