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