Steve has extensive office and field experience. Steve has worked as a carpenter, a self-employed general contractor, a manager for a local commercial building contractor, and as an independent cost estimator.
Master of Science, University of Oregon, 1997
Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1972
Supplemental education: Business Law, Accounting, Uniform Building Code, Solar Energy, Drafting, and Construction Documents Technology.
1994-Present Construction Focus, Inc.: Owner and President.
1987-1993: 2G Construction: Chief estimator and Commercial Division Manager
1977-1987: Gunn Construction Company: Owner and Project Manager.
1975-1977: Future Oregon Homes: Partner and Project Manager
1972-1975: Carpenter and laborer.
Construction Specifications Institute: Member since 1990
Willamette Valley Chapter, CSI: President 2002-2003
American Institute of Architects: Affiliate member since 1997
American Society of Professional Estimators: Member since 1999
Bob is a lifetime member of the AIA, and has most recently achieved certification as a Construction Technologist in 2007. Bob also has a degree in Energy Management.
B.A. Architecture, U of New Mexico, 1992
A.S. Energy Management, Lane CC, 2003
Drafting Diploma, Albuquerque Tech, 1987
Construction Document Technologist, 2007
Internship, Bldg Commissioning Assoc, 2003
2005-Present: Construction Focus, Inc.: Cost estimator
2000-2005: Residential Energy Analyst & Conservation Intern
1994-2000: Building Designer and Drafter
1992-1994: Landscape Designer and Laborer
Association of Professional Energy Managers: Member since 2003
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers: 2003
American Institute of Architects: Lifetime member since 1991
Merlin has studied architecture, business management, and multimedia design, and has extensive professional experience in carpentry, fine woodworking, drafting, and cost estimating
2003-2005 Multimedia Design, Lane Community College
1988-1990 Business Management, Southwestern Oregon CC
1982-1984 Architecture, Santa Monica College
2006-Present Construction Focus, Inc.: Cost Estimator
2005-2006 Roger Wendover: Carpenter
2004-2005 Elderberry Press: Carpenter
1999-2002 The Carpentry Shop: Carpenter
1984-1987 The Nadel Partnership: Office Assistant, Draftsman
Merlin began drafting classes in 7th grade and in 10th grade was the only student from his high school selected to participate in the Regional Occupational Program in which he studied architecture under architect Richard Aldridge.
Awarded Multimedia Design Shining Star scholarship for academic excellence in 2004.
Julie is a 2005 Lane Community College Energy Management program graduate. This training, along with experience she brings to her work, has helped Julie integrate into the construction field as a cost estimator and marketing director. Julie's professional assets include
diverse people skills, business management, and a thirst for lifelong learning.
Katherine brings her love of good design and artistic talent to her public relations skills as Marketing Associate and Executive Assistant. Katherine is also a singer and music teacher.