I took a few flying lessons in my early 20’s and started flying again in 2018, and got my Private Pilot License shortly after. While being a general contractor and electrical contractor professionally for over 25 years, discovering aviation again was a game changer for me. After meeting and working with Phil and Weston on my first RV build, I knew this could be something special. Working with them was so educational, enjoyable, and efficient. I was inspired to learn more, build more, and band this team of skilled craftsmen together to create Cascade Aircrafters. Together we built my beautiful RV-10 that I was able to fly (with my oldest son, also a pilot) to OshKosh 2022, where we won an Outstanding Workmanship Award.

My wife Kelly and I love traveling and flying to new places with our 3 kids!

In 2007, I began building RV’s under master craftsman Wally Anderson, and have continued building these planes ever since. I am an A&P and over the last 15 years, I’ve helped build over 125 airplanes. I still very much enjoy the challenge of creating a safe, efficient and beautiful airplane, and can’t think of a better line of work to be in. The craftsmen here at Cascade Aircrafters are a great group of guys to work with.

When not at work, I enjoy spending time with my wife, Starr, and our 3 kids, Austin, Avery, and Hudson. My personal hobbies include building and flying RC balsa airplanes, and building a small wooden row and sail boat (Shellback Dinghy). I’m also very excited to start building a Kitfox Model 7 Super Sport, with the opportunity to be part owner of it, and to continue my training for a private pilot license.

Machines are the coolest, especially the ones that fly. 5 years in the Active Air Force and 6 years in the Reserves. My career in the Air Force was a part of Civil Engineering. In the Structures Shop, we focused on most aspects of construction. We also received training on Welding and Sheet Metal Fabrication, which has proven its value when working on experimental aircraft.

7+ years of experience on RV Aircraft. 7’s, 8’s, 9’s, 10’s, 12’s, and 14’s. Assisted in 15+ empennage kit builds between the 10 and 14 models. Multiple wing kits and a few standard build fuselage kits. Everything from prepping and priming parts, fiberglass, wiring, full scale assembly and much more. This opportunity, although unexpected, has been a dream come true!

Working towards a Private Pilots License, wrenching on JDM cars from the 90’s, and riding around 60 miles a week on my bicycle take up my spare time. I am proud to be a part of the team at Cascade Aircrafters.

I have been fortunate to work on and build experimental airplanes for more than 9 years now. With a background in construction, carpentry, and millwright work, I really enjoy the fine craftsmanship combined with the precise mechanics these airplanes require. It’s great being part of the team here at Cascade Aircrafters building these incredible airplanes.

Outside of work, I enjoy the great outdoors that Oregon has to offer, hunting, boating, and fishing. I still find a little time to enjoy a few lifelong hobbies of mine, building rc airplanes and drones, as well as fine carpentry and furniture building.

Since high school, I’ve had a passion for aviation. I’m an instrument-rated private pilot and always love a coastal flight. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Oregon State University. Working as a manufacturing engineer for OSU’s Baja SAE team taught me the importance of safety, clear communication, and quality within a successful project. This role allows me to connect theory and application, providing the customer with the best product.

In my free time, I enjoy surfing, sailing, and reading.

Cascade Aircrafters opened a new door for me at the beginning of 2025 and I’m loving it. I’m new to experimental aircraft’s but not to performing high quality precision work I can be proud of. I have a background in remodeling houses, carpentry, any power or hand tool, DC and AC power system upgrades for all types of RV’s, vans and busses and drafting custom electrical diagrams. I’m ecstatic to be a part of this amazing team.

I love traveling to new places in country or out of country. When I’m not at work I like to enjoy the outdoors, spend time with my family or go for a drive and photograph waterfalls and the night sky in the mountains.

I am your stereotypical jack of all trades. Done everything from bouncing, to phlebotomy trying to figure out what I wanted to do when I grow up (still trying to figure it out). Did 4 years in the Navy right out of high school when I found my real passion....planes, if it flys you have my interest. Was a structural mechanic and surprise surprise painted EA6-B's. Met Wally Anderson when I was a jewler for him and he introduced me to RV's. Not knowing that years later I would work for his ex company painting. Was a Foreman for a small construction company and decided to step out on my own, getting my contractors license and working for myself. Came here to Cascade to visit with Phill, Jon and Weston who I hadnt seen in years and get back around planes not realizing they would talk me into painting for them. I am thoroughly enjoying it. We all feel this is more of a hobby than a job.

In my off time I spend as much time as I can with wife and dogs. Love the outdoors fishing, hunting, reloading, shooting and kayaking. Get my Zen on with archery. Do a lot of working around property but am trying to find time to get back into modeling.