ABOUT ME
From a young age, I was drawn to architecture, building with Legos and sketching my childhood bedroom. This passion led me to study architecture at the University at Buffalo, where I also discovered a love for graphic design and its power to communicate complex ideas clearly.
At Uniland, I honed my skills in graphic representation, helping clients better understand and connect with design concepts, which ultimately played a key role in winning projects. I also gained a deeper understanding of the financial side of design, learning how to balance creativity with cost-effectiveness.
To further expand my expertise, I took on hands-on construction projects, including renovations and new builds, which enhanced my ability to design with a deeper understanding of how things are built.
With experience in commercial, residential, and industrial projects, combined with my design and construction knowledge, I offer a unique skill set that allows me to deliver thoughtful, well-rounded solutions for my clients. I look forward to the opportunity to work together.
BRANDS AND PASSIONS
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Travel
I have a huge passion for traveling and feel that it is integral in my growth and perspective as both an architect and person. I feel that the more you have seen of how different people and cultures do things, the better suited you are to be diverse and forward thinking in the building process and in life in general.
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Larchwood Lodge
The Larchwood Lodge brand and business were born from my desire to embark on a new passion project. I was seeking a venture that would push me to learn and grow, and immersing myself in every aspect of the process proved to be an invaluable learning experience. This project marks the first time I had complete control over both the business and its direction. While it certainly came with its challenges, it was also incredibly refreshing and rewarding.
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Purple Parrot Golf Outing
I founded the Purple Parrot Golf Outing to support the 11 Day Powerplay, and in our first year, we had around 85 golfers. Eight years later, the event has grown so much that we now host both a morning and afternoon session to accommodate our full group of about 260 golfers. We've been fortunate to receive tremendous support from local businesses and restaurants. Over the past seven years, the golf outing has raised more than $100,000 for the 11 Day Powerplay.
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11 Day Powerplay
We began raising money for the 11 Day Powerplay in support of my brother Mike, who was diagnosed with lymphoma at the age of 33. The following year, Mike was cancer-free and was able to join us on the ice for the event. It became clear that this cause would be a significant part of our lives moving forward. To date, our fundraising team has raised over $350,000. In 2021, through the 11 Day Powerplay, Mike and I had the incredible opportunity to break a world record for the longest hockey game, playing for 252 hours—a truly unforgettable experience.