It’s hard to believe, but my whole working life has been about outdoor living design and build. My earliest childhood memories — as well all my adult leisure time — has been spent on decks and patios, relaxing, entertaining, and barbecuing.

I did landscaping as a summer job in high school and studied some horticulture in college. I then went to work in a nursery and garden center prior to starting my own landscape company and becoming something of a serial entrepreneur. Curved glass and aluminum then caught my attention but proved to be a short-lived fad.

A short stint in cedar homes got me closer to what I wanted to do, but it wasn’t until 1988 when I became involved with a custom deck company that I discovered my calling. These varied, but related, job experiences and time spent living outdoors found me a profession I truly loved.

My ‘ah-ha’ moment finally came when I realized that people didn’t want square decks — they wanted something with a design unique to them and their needs.

I started DeckTec Outdoor Designs in 1990, creating custom outdoor living spaces and decks, patios, roof additions, and sun-rooms.

I’m proud to have helped about 3,000 clients create beautiful outdoor living additions for over 25 years. Our specialty work and unique design philosophy have been featured in several national publications. Today, we’re still going strong! We’re so grateful for the opportunity we’ve had to build or provide our services to you, and we can’t wait to share more stories via this newsletter.