My professional background has been mainly in manufacturing.  I've worked in research settings as a DNA sequencing technician, an engineering technician and pharmaceutical manufacturing.  These work environments have taught me the importance of attention to detail, quality control, and how to increase production without compromising quality.  

I live in a remote location in the California foothills called Swansboro, also known as "Mosquito".  in 1848 gold mines were discovered in Mosquito Canyon. Most of the mining population settled in two different places, one being called Nelsonville and the other Lowertown or Big House. Ben Summerfield and John Bennett on One Eye Creek built a sawmill in 1851. In 1853, the existing name of Mosquito was given to the area. It's a magical place with small lakes, a little diner and a private airstrip for small planes.  The Mosquito Bridge was built in 1867 and connects this community with Placerville and the Sacramento metro area.

The items made in my shop are handmade solely by me.  Each item I ship out has to pass my meticulous attention to detail.