Woodworking is in the family.  My grandfather built a beautiful rocking horse for us kids, and over 40 years later, his grandchildren now use it in my living room.  In my son's room, he stores his science experiences and footballs in the wood storage cabinet my uncle built for me when I was a boy.  Woodworking has the potential to be around for generations.  

As a child living on the dirt roads of Kansas, overlooking farms, I spent my free time outdoors.  While others played their SEGA or Nintendo, I was building forts, sheds, and working with my hands.  My first wood project in high school was designing and building an acoustic guitar.  It started as just 3 blocks of wood and turned into an instrument.  It took all year in shop class and 15 jigs, but it was well worth it.  This is where I learned the importance of having the right tool and that patience is a woodworker's best friend. 

While others played sports or focused on academia, I spent my time in the wood shop both during and after school.  My high school woodshop teacher became a good friend. Woodworking is a shared experience for so many, and I look to share my work with others today. 

I received a full working scholarship at Butler Community College to teach and assist theatre students in building set pieces.  I never liked theatre much, but appreciated having my classes paid for by working with my hands. 

I spent the next 20 years building up my wood shop and creating pieces that others enjoyed. I am thrilled to now have the opportunity to do it professionally.  Building affordable, beautiful woodworking pieces for families and businesses is a lifelong dream come true.