Wasilla, Alaska
Owner Experience
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I grew up in the very rural hill town of Newark, Vermont. As a child, I was blessed to have endless miles of wilderness to roam. Born the son of a carpenter and teacher, I worked in construction whenever possible, starting at a 12.
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In year 2000, at age 18, I struck out for Alaska and picked up a job for a contractor who ultimately failed to maintain a client's confidence while building a custom mother-in-law apartment with a garage. Through all that, I managed to maintain the client's confidence and ultimately completed the project for them. I completed several other smaller projects in Alaska around that time too.
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In 2003 I returned to Vermont with my wife, Stacie, where we resided for the following 9 years. During this time we operated our successful custom building business, "Deep Woods Carpentry". We designed and built several custom homes, additions, and did many smaller projects through those years.
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In 2012, Stacie and I decided to return to Alaska to raise our family. I immediately took a job as a framer with one of the Mat-Su Valley's most well-known custom home builders. Within the first year with the company, I moved into an office managerial position and soon thereafter was given the title "Draftsman/Project Manager". Over the next 7 years I was a key player in the company's success and growth. While working there I drafted plans and contract packets, project managed, and processed warranty claims. I worked directly with the clients throughout their home building process, maintaining their trust and confidence without fail. I project managed 39 custom home builds of which 24 I personally drafted, all here in the Mat-Su Valley. Additionally, I helped advance the company in many ways. I amplified their robust project management software, created and maintained critical spreadsheets and templates, implemented a company-wide uniform filing structure, established consistent computer systems configurations, and acted as the maintenance department, among other tasks. The company employees and I grew together as a team, and I am forever thankful for the opportunity and experience working with them provided.