Nate moved to Western North Carolina in 2000 and began his building career as a custom-home carpenter 2002.  In the following years he settled into management positions in the building industry while studying for his associate degree. After graduating, he joined JAG as a carpenter in 2008, eager to dive into the green building revolution.
JAG’s energy-efficient building was invigorating to Nate, and he helped to break the ground in developing many common practices that JAG still uses to this day. He was promoted to a project manager in 2016 and has over 100 houses under his belt. Nate became a partner in 2022 and Vice President of construction in 2024.  He loves live music and enjoys outdoor sports, like snowboarding, hiking and mountain biking, with his family and friends. Nate loves WNC and the natural beauty of the Asheville area.