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