Frank started working as a carpenter while in high school. He graduated college with a degree in Civil Engineering and a minor in Architectural studies. A Natural Building course at Yestermorrow Design Build School set him up for a move to Colorado and an apprenticeship with Ryan Chivers of Artesano Plasters. Frank is the current president of the Colorado Green Building Guild. When he isn’t building, Frank likes to snuggle cats, go camping, hike, and mountain bike.

Cheryl got into the construction industry through an internship with Community Rebuilds, building a straw bale home in Moab. An Earthen Building course in Nicaragua led to some connections to the natural building community in CO. Being a tradesperson runs in the family: her grandfather designed and built houses in Florida. She is on the board of the Natural Building Alliance. Most weekends, you’ll find Cheryl rock climbing, a hobby that has taken her to many beautiful places.

Marj comes to building through disaster relief work. After high school, she spent some time demolishing and rebuilding damaged homes in Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina. Before joining our crew she worked at a horse stable, also taking riding lessons. Her dream is to own her own land and stables. She has a well-rounded pet family, including a dog named Daisy and a snake named Rhonda.

Beatrice, or Bea, is a Community Rebuilds alumni with a strong background in building and natural plaster, both for other organizations and on her own projects. As an apprentice on CR’s first build in Bluff, UT, she handled both administrative tasks and on site leadership and teaching. She recently moved back west from Virginia, and is excited about growing a garden and exploring new trails around the Boulder area with her dog Turtle.

Gary is a carpenter, builder, and general jack-of-all-trades. Always tinkering and making things, he has been building professionally since 2018. Gary spends his free time on the farm, raising animals, fixing and building things, and spending time with his wife, dog, and two cats.

Lady is still young, but she loves the job site atmosphere and is always excited to see everyone at our team meetings. She loves running around and playing with humans and especially other dogs. Lady is also a gentle and kind older sister to her family’s human baby.

Maki is the newest team puppy. She is a social butterfly who came to Colorado from a Gallup, NM. Maki likes all people, all dogs, all other animals, birdwatching, pretty much every toy, chewing on things, going to puppy class, and training.

Turtle grew up in the desert near Presidio, Texas and is still a little skeptical of city life. She hates everything about construction, including loud noises, cars, hats and most humans. She likes naps, chasing rabbits, and her frisbee.