Our Crew

Jim started with Vermont Frames in 1982, while finishing his Architectural Engineering Technology degree from the University of Vermont. As a frame cutter and traveling to erect frames all over the country for many years, Jim had become an expert in the design and construction of timber frame structures. He moved into the position of project manager in 1992, overseeing all of the timber frame projects from start to finish. Jim also spends time on the phone talking to clients all about their project, so feel free to call him about your project. When he’s not designing your timber frames, he enjoys maple sugaring, vacationing in tree stands, and coaching his kids’ sports teams.

Mark brings nearly three decades of construction experience to his role as Vice President. Responsible for the day-to-day operations, Mark oversees the management of Vermont Frames and Foam Laminates of Vermont, and supervises all of the SIP’s projects. Prior to acquiring his position in 2010, Mark owned and operated North Country Stress Skin LLC, a construction company which served as a representative for both Vermont Frames and Foam Laminates of Vermont, performing both timber frame and SIP erections. When not at work, Mark enjoys hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling, and snowmobiling with his family.

Paul attended Vermont Technical College to earn his degree in Architectural Engineering. He joined Vermont Frames in 2000. Paul routinely speaks with clients, engineers and architects to create and coordinate the timber frame plan.

Andy made his way to Vermont from Maine to pursue his interest in timber framing. He has been with Vermont Frames since 1999. Andy reads and fine tunes blueprints, orders the timbers, cuts and lays out the frame, checks the hand cut timbers and supervises the craftsmen framers. He routinely consults with Paul Gund, head timber frame designer. Andy also stays in touch frequently with the framers that are on the jobsite.

Born and raised in Vermont, Adie began timber framing in 1988. In addition to being a highly skilled craftsman, Adie can perform many types of construction tasks with accuracy and speed. Adie is typically the first to arrive to work and the last to leave and seems to never stop working. If he isn’t on the top of your frame setting rafters 30 feet in the air, Adie can be found in the top of a tree stand.

Roger, born and raised in Vermont, has been with Vermont Frames since 1994. He not only hand cuts the timbers, but he also travels to jobsites to erect the frame. Roger built his own timber frame and SIPs home. He enjoys meeting and speaking with our clients on the jobsite.

Rich has been a timber framer since 1991 and with Vermont Frames since 1993. Previously he built log homes in Idaho for 9 years. He lives in a timber frame and SIPs home that he built himself. Formerly our longtime Shop Foreman, Rich now enjoys the freedom and challenges associated with tackling our most intricate framing tasks.

Jake worked at Vermont Frames from 1988 to 1994. He took a leave to try other construction methods, but returned in 2011. He lives in his grandparents hand hewn timber frame home from 1850. His grandparents used to farm on the land where our shop is located.