My Biography

1995 Received Architectural Degree while studying with (and working for) two veteran Architects in the Denver, Colorado area. After graduation, I moved back home to NE Iowa ('86 grad from Riceville) where I realized that small town living in the Midwest is where I want to raise my family. In 1996, I started helping homeowners and homebuilders in Residential design and construction and quickly became addicted. Sometimes called a construction site stalker, I thoroughly enjoy watching projects come to life.

Memberships

• Cresco Iowa Chamber of Commerce
• Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce

Certifications

Aging in Place and Universal Design

Aging-in-place means remaining in one's home safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level. It means the pleasure of living in a familiar environment throughout one's maturing years, and the ability to enjoy the familiar daily rituals and the special events that enrich all our lives. It means the reassurance of being able to call a house a "home" for a lifetime.

Awards

• Residential Award 2005

Seminars / Shows

• Aging in Place NICC April 2006

• International Builders Show
  February 7-10 2007 Orlando Florida
  A few local builders and I are heading down for this show in February
  
  

  

Hobbies:

• Taliesin (home, studio, and school of Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright) in Spring Green Wisconsin
• Visiting Home shows and Parade of Homes every year from Minneapolis, Mn. to Madison, Wi. to Cedar Rapids, Ia. to Mason City, Ia. and everywhere in between.
• Seminars and certifications from NAHB programs on Trends and Technologies.
• Stalking Construction Sites

Favorite books and magazines:

• Anything written by Architect Sarah Susanka (quality over quantity)
• Fine Homebuilding magazine
• Builder magazine
• Residential Architect magazine
• Custom Home magazine
• Architecture Minnesota magazine