A woman in hiking gear, including a bright yellow beanie, black jacket, and gray boots, standing on a mountain trail with snow-capped peaks and cloudy sky in the background.
A young woman with a blue headband and gray t-shirt sitting on a large log surrounded by wood shavings in a lush green outdoor setting.
A person wearing a black helmet and black clothing is climbing on a tall wooden structure with beams and clamps while performing construction work, with lush green trees in the background.

About Alex

Where Did You Grow Up?

Wisconsin

What Are Your Hobbies?

Canoeing, photography, finding 4-leaf clovers, lightly bothering my dog, hiking, eating corn

Favorite Wood-Working Tool?

My timber chisels. My favorite is a 2” T.H. Witherby I refurbished

Favorite Quote?

“Rosa what are you eating”

Do You Have Any Pets?

My border collie Rosa

Podcast/Books?

Favorite book is nearly impossible, sorry. Current favorite podcast: This Old House Radio Hour

What is an Interesting Fact About You?

I apprenticed at The Heartwood School, a timber framing school in New Hampshire

Most Unusual/Interesting Job Prior to Horizon Decks?

Worked at a hostel in Kathmandu for a couple months

Favorite Movie?

Back to the Future

What Is Your Spirit Animal?

A raccoon (in a cute way)

What Advice Would You Give New Hires?

Develop your ability to be a collaborative problem solver. Get good at explaining your thought process out loud and find others who do the same. No one person has all the right answers - the best solutions are collectively sourced

iPhone or Android?

iPhone. But when I grow up I’d like a dumb phone

Pick a Superpower…

Probably talk to animals

One Thing You Cannot Live Without...

Claw hair clips

Describe Horizon Decks in Three Words:

Beautifying outdoor spaces