More than one hundred diverse and talented people have contributed to Cascade Joinery over the years. We wish we had space to introduce you to all of them.

Company founders, Jeff Arvin and Craig Aument brought complementary abilities to the beginning. John Miller brings his passion for operational excellence and the craft to his position as CEO, combined with Craig's natural building skills to form a solid nucleus.

The following page holds some information about a handful of our key personnel.  These folks are likely to be among the first people you meet at Cascade Joinery.

Craig Aument

Craig can do it. Simple as that. Very few people practice multiple crafts at a high level, but Craig is one of them. Craig's work and family home have been featured in Fine Homebuilding magazine. Craig is an inspiring example for us, and leads our homebuilding services. Craig is a registered Journeyman with the Timber Framers Guild.

John Miller

Still another long-time timber framer, John keeps all the wheels turning. Patient, persistent and passionate about quality, John oversees all aspects of our company. John has taught timber framing to other professionals and particpated in hand-raising raising a frame of exotic hardwoods for a nature center up the river in Suriname. He is a Past President of the Timber Frame Business Council and currently sits on the Board of the Timber Framers Guild as acting Treasurer. John is a registered Journeyman with the Timber Framers Guild.

Jim Hassi

Jim comes from a background that includes a lifelong love of timber framing, practical construction experience and international sales and marketing. He loves to work with customers through the entire process of building their home. Jim has a unique combination of technical and practical knowledge and talent. Jim was elected Chairman of of our local Built Green, and is a builder member of the board at the BIAWC.

Jeff Arvin

When Jeff started timber framing (1982) he had hair and his hair had pigment A "big picture" guy, Jeff has been the president of the Timber Framers Guild and was the founding chairman of the Timber Frame Business Council. Jeff has also written several articles for such publications as the Fine Homebuilding magazine and Timber Framing, the journal of the Timber Framers Guild. Jeff is no longer active on a day to day basis, but his influence remains.