I’ve been designing and crafting wood furniture for most of my life.  It is one of the most satisfying things a person can do.  I can’t recommend it more highly, as a job or as a hobby. 

I spent my early childhood in Baton Rouge while my father worked on a doctorate degree at LSU.  My grandfather, who lived down the road, was a highly skilled craftsman.  I think he passed his interest and talent on to me in the time we spent together.  Later I moved with my family to west Houston where I spent my teenage years.  The suburbs were never a good fit for me. I always dreamed of a time when I’d have more space to work and fewer pressures to conform. 

After completing two degrees in theology in 1994, I decided to follow my childhood love and pursue woodworking as a career.  I soon landed an apprenticeship with Michael Colca.  In the seven years I worked with Michael, I learned a great deal about precision machinery, structural integrity, old world joinery, wood properties and behavior, and the principles of good design.  By the end of my time there in 2001, I was producing museum quality pieces from drawing board to delivery.

Now I’m in my own shop, which is a great joy.  My mission is to make simply designed furniture of unsurpassed quality.  I take great pride in knowing that my work will last several generations, and will only get more beautiful with time.  I’ve lived in the Austin area since 1991.  I now live on some acreage near Wimberley with my wife Stephanie and our two kids, Julia and Miles.  I’m proud to say I built our house as well as my studio, with the help of some very good friends.