First Wave Development

To House and Uplift: A Unique Team Tackling a Complicated Issue The Founders of First Wave, Joy Luedtke, Mike Taylor, Lori Tierney, and Andrew Pedrick, have championed sustainability and affordable housing throughout their careers. The groundwork and networks established by these Founders have fostered an uncommon synergy and upsurge of community backing, a testament to the trust they have already cultivated. The critical challenge of affordable housing in our nation is of utmost importance. Our versatile team, proficient in prefabricated materials, architecture, interior design, marketing, construction, and strategic business development, stands poised to confront it with innovative solutions that seamlessly integrate expertise from diverse industries, enabling us to offer distinct products that genuinely distinguish us in a competitive pre-fab market. Operating from the headquarters in Boise, Idaho, and supplemented by strategic locations in Arizona and Southern California, we have cultivated enduring, trustworthy relationships within vital markets, establishing rapport with influential decision-makers. Our combined experience helps us navigate the complex landscape of housing development in these regions and brings an understanding of the local market. Our collective dedication to the mission of blending sustainability with affordability in construction, coupled with our extensive industry experience, emphasizes meticulous attention to detail, innovative design, and comprehensive product analysis, setting us apart in the industry, all underpinned by our overarching goal, "to House and Uplift."