The Team

Oscar Jones: He sleeps a good part of the day, never worries, and has been wearing the same tuxedo for 4 years, but he's still our top salesman and PR guy.  We doubt you'll be able to resist him anymore than we are.  Watch your lap, he thinks it's his!  

Adrian Jones: Adrian brings twenty years of building experience and an accute attention to detail to every project.  Adrian holds multiple general contractor licenses and oversees design, field and shop operations. Having attended or helped instruct multiple Guild workshops and events, Adrian is now a member of the Board of Directors for the timber framers Guild.  Dedicated to building great relationships, Adrian considers the friendship of past clients as one of his most relevant successes.

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Chris Kates : Yep, the smile is really that big.  Chris has a degree in construction management from Southern Illinois, a tireless work ethic, and a wingspan of about 32 feet.  We think.  After graduating in Construction Management from Southern Illinois University in 2001, he attended one of the few timber frame apprenticeship programs in the country, and has been building timber frames ever since.

Ethan Orion : Ethan is a skilled joiner and carpenter with over a decade of experience in the building industry, most of it dedicated to timber framing.  His experience is coupled with a passion for economy of motion and building systems. He achieves high standards of productivity while maintaining exceptional quality.  While not at work Ethan is a dedicated father to his daughter Wrenna, the gem of his life. He finds moments to practice yoga in search of balance and plays on the rocks and high peaks in pursuit of adventure.

Dave Kaplan : After a seven month hiatus in Central America visiting ancient ruins, Dave joined the Frameworks Timber team in June 2010 as an architectural designer and joiner/carpenter. He has a B.A. in Architectural Studies from the University of Washington where he developed a passion for sustainable building practices. He is an active member of the timber framers Guild and was an instructor for the Silver Park Project in 2008. Wheter in the office, in the shop, or on site, his eye for detail and experience with the design/build process are assets we value here at Frameworks Timber.  

Chris Drake : Chris's love for building lead him to study civil engineering and construction management at Colorado State as well as structural engineering as a grad student at the University of Minnesota. After graduating with a masters degree he worked for a year building log homes before moving to Denver, where he earned his Professional Engineering License. Chris has taken timbeframing courses at Rocky Mountain Workshops and has completed the Heartwood Apprenticeship. In January of 2011, Chris was accepted into the Timber Framers Guild Apprenticeship Program. Spending time with his wife is Chris's priority while not at work.