I'm most juiced up when I get my heart pumping and a good sweat going out in nature. The further away from the crowds and cars, the better.  The best things in life are free (or close to it) - Family, friends, sunshine, health, love, a good challenge, a nice strong coffee in the morning and a cold beer at the end of a good day! 

I'm a back to the lander at heart living as simply as possibly with my wife and children on a small homestead where we are constantly learning and practicing new skills. Outside of business some of my interests are food foraging, cultivation, ecology and psychology.

BC Born and raised. My first memories are split between playing in the creek behind my childhood house and exploring the mountains up the road. Honestly, not much has changed. I spent the majority of my twenties in art school, happy & broke. When I don’t have my head in my laptop you can find me in the studio/workshop with my partner, Robbie… and/or chasing around our toddler with pup Winnie in toe.

The only thing I am more passionate about than design is spending time outdoors in my ‘82 Westfalia camper van with my best friend/ guard dog, Otis, and my partner, Jared. We moved to the Comox Valley two years ago after travelling and living in a fifth-wheel trailer for four years. Honestly, there is no better place to explore than right here in my own backyard.

When not at work I can be found with my kids, hiking, running and biking through our amazing forest, or playing and swimming at one of the many beaches.

I moved across the country to the west coast in my twenties and after all this time (a lot!) I am still awed and inspired by the quality and variety of nature in this region. The quality and variety of PNW-brewed beer ain't too shabby either. I feel very fortunate to be able to apply my trade (design) to my passion (the outdoors) here at AQ. I'm also the proud papa of two exuberant children, who were kind enough to select my profile pic... thanks guys (the thing is: it's still probably the best photo available).