Over 30 Years of Experience
- Dry Stone Masonry
- Modern Mortared Masonry
- Traditional Structural Mortared Masonry
- Historical Masonry Restorations and Preservations
- Proficient in Meeting the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Rehabilitation of Historical Masonry Structures
- Experience Includes Masonry Restorations on over 60 National Historic Registration Houses
- Experienced in Building, Repairing and Restoration of all Things Stone: from Steps to Fireplaces to Retaining Walls to Fences to Lighthouses to Public and Private Buildings
- Professional Certifications and Memberships
Certified Dry Stone Mason by the Dry Stone Conservancy of Kentucky
- Professional  Member of the Dry Stone Walling Association (DSWA) of Great Britain
- Level One Teaching Certificate from the DSWA
- Professional Member of the Stone Foundation
Training
- Masonry Certificate from Valley Vocational Technical School, Fishersville, VA
- Worked and Studied with International Master Stonemasons
- Trained and Authorized by Cathedral Stone as a Jahn Restoration Mortar Mason
- Trained in Restoration Techniques and Lime Mortar Use by John Spewiek of U.S. Heritage
- Numerous DSWA and Dry Stone Conservancy Training Courses
Teacher and Author
- Teaches Historical Masonry Restoration Classes for the University of Oregon School of Architecture’s Northwest Preservation Field School
- Teaches Classes for National Parks and State Parks (Oregon, Washington and Idaho) Stonemasons as well as for numerous State, County and City Agencies
- Conducts Public Classes and Workshops for Amateur and Professional Groups
- Author of Multiple How-To and Restoration Articles for Traditional Masonry Magazine and Stonexus Magazine
Consultant
- Expert Evaluation Consultant on Numerous Public and Private Masonry Projects
- Expert Witness
- Masonry Quality Control Expert
- Trow and Holden Stone Working Tool Distributor
For more information
Email or Call: 541-688-0899