Growing up, I was consistently the help for my dad’s wild hair ideas – taking out walls, soldering copper pipes in the crawl space and mud room additions to our cabin in the mountains. As a kid raised in the Rockies, I loved being outside and had a knack for problem-solving, whether the task was climbing a peak or teaching a skill.

After years spent as an outdoor educator, guide and enthusiast I naturally transitioned into building. I got to stay outside in the elements and I got to learn something new. One summer building a cedar-sided carriage house at 10,000 feet had me hooked. I lived in Durham, North Carolina, where I worked with Acanthus Construction, specializing in custom millwork, craftsman-quality renovations and ornate Queen Anne revitalizations. Working on old houses allowed me to think on my toes, be creative and absorb a wealth of knowledge around me.  After Durham, I  found myself in Princeton and was struck by the incredible homes, I spent nearly 3 years with Pinneo Construction renovating and working toward building high efficient homes in town.