John is a product of the West, raised in a ranching community in western Colorado his heart lies with the pioneering spirit of the American west. That attitude is apparent in his design aesthetic. John finished school at the top of his class at the University of Idaho with a Bachelor of Architecture, receiving the Henry Adams Award for excellence in architecture in 1992. John brings over thirty years of design experience balanced between mixed-use projects, large hospitality, mountain villages, and private residences; his range of experience yields strong solutions for each project type. With a focus on project management from a technical, artistic, and resourceful perspective, result in high-quality cost-effective design solutions. His background in architecture and construction, coupled with a special interest in custom wood craft, jewelry making and all aspects of the construction process, brings an integrated approach to architectural design.