As an owner, I oversees the strategic direction of this Golden, BC based timber frame company.Canadian Timberframes is one of the larger timber frame companies across North America. It is a leading manufacturer of timber frames, wall & roof systems & all the components needed to take a home to a dried in shell, as well as, offers design, raising & installation services. Became a partner in 2011 & in 2016 bought out the 3 remaining partners. With over 30 years experience in this industry, I have done every role; from sales, to operations, to marketing. Now responsible for the development of the long term strategic plan to advance the company's mission and objectives; to grow and develop business; promote revenue, profitability; and improve it’s competitive standing.Overseeing all operating activities and ensuring that internal controls and processes are up to our Brand standard and running efficiently. Formulating policies for an effective and controlled manufacturing facility, sawmill & design professionals.

Legacy Ridge Ventures offers 2.5 decades of value & experience in building businesses through developing sound and implementable marketing and business strategies and plans.Our Services Offered:Marketing and Lead Generation: Connecting Your Products with Customers Brand Development Database marketing / CRM Website developmentBusiness Consulting: Mapping out Your Best Possible Direction Business Development Business Strategy Organizational PerformancePerformance Management: What Gets Measured, Gets Done Assessment Identification CoachingHow will your Business Grow?Legacy Ridge Consulting specializes in creating effective business or marketing strategies and plans that are prioritized and actionable; helping small to medium business reach their goals. We focus on business basics.SpecialtiesMarketing & Advertising, Business Development, Design & Project Management, Industry Expert / industry Speaker, Website Design, Website Re-design, Lead Generation, Small & Medium Business SpecialistsWebsitehttp://www.legacyridgeventures.comIndustryMarketing and AdvertisingFounded2008

Retained through Legacy Ridge Ventures by Hamill Creek Timber Homes to develop all marketing and frontline sales initiatives with a mandate to strengthen the Hamill Creek brand, increase awareness, improve customer satisfaction and drive year over year improvement in sales by 25%. Completely redefined brand presence in the industry through new web site, focused print advertising, focused trade shows, e-blasts, focused mailings, newsletters, feature articles and educating and leveraging industry relations. Built Hamill Creek up as one of the most recognized brands within 2 years Increased market share through an “on the ground” presence in focused marketsDeveloped multi year Advertising & Marketing Strategies: directed all copy, concept and layout of marketing piecesDeveloped Marketing, communications plan to maximize budget & deliver highest return on investments & continually keep the sales funnel full: negotiated all agreements and media buysIncreased market share within target regions - Extensive work on prospecting within these focused markets (Canada and the US), solidly building industry relations within these markets and constructing service teams. Better positioning Hamill Creek as the ‘go to’ company for value added solution of Timber Home design/manufacturer/builder.

Primarily focused on developing and servicing target markets in the US through ongoing trade shows, visits with builders/dealers, architects, developers and builder associated “friendly’s” as well as past retail clients. Also supported Normerica’s in-house sales staff through “on the ground” client/builder follow up and events/shows in target markets. Lead the efforts in Colorado with respect to generating, contacting and developing retail leads. Coordinated all architectural design requirements, organized construction services, assisted in financing, and closed retail sales of large Timber Frame packages (and associated materials), along with construction management services throughout Colorado in support of our Dillon CO office. Operations:Responsible for staffing, scheduling, facilities and equipment annually producing approximately 100-120 custom Timber Frame material packages with associated pre-manufactured insulated wall panels and miscellaneous material packages. Chaired safety committee and was responsible for OHS compliance. Managed all inventory requirements, scheduling and logistics including shipping to sites throughout Canada, US, and overseas. Responsible for building, guiding and scheduling Design and Engineering staff of 7 designers, 2 quantity surveyors and one engineer. Group was responsible for generating architectural review drawings to satisfy sales requirements, final reviews, and all permit and construction drawings. Design team was also directed through producing all bills of materials, including cut lists, miscellaneous material lists and all shop drawings and details for the timber frame and wall panel production facilities.