Our Team

Lara is one of the only registered interior designers in the Nelson area, with over 30 years of experience working on projects throughout BC and Alberta. Along with space planning, project management and interior design, Lara can also help you choose furniture or art pieces, create functional furniture layouts, improve your work space, and more. Whether it’s traditional or modern design, Lara […]

Marc is a residential builder and a trained architectural and building engineering technologist. He focuses on green building design, estimating & cost planning, as well as production management.  Marc is constantly researching the latest building technologies that create long term sustainability in our built environment and value for his clients.

Ian is Ellenwood Homes’ Lead Estimator and Project Manager, and has been working with us since 2015. He has been certified as a Red Seal Carpenter since 2013 and has 20 years of experience managing projects in residential construction, industrial construction and forestry. When he isn’t working, Ian is passionate about mountaineering and rock climbing, plus he is our official nordic ski coach.

Laurie is responsible for taking care of the bookkeeping and payroll for Ellenwood Homes. She has been working with Marc and Lara since 2015 and enjoys being part of a positive and growing company. Originally from Vancouver, and after working in accounting for 15 years in the corporate world, Laurie is thrilled to be away from the big city and to call Nelson home. When she is not crunching numbers, Laurie can be found playing outside with her husband and dog; running, paddling, skiing or just relaxing with a glass of wine with friends.

Corey moved to Nelson from Sydney, Australia to enjoy our snowy winters. With over 25 years of carpentry experience, he has been our Construction Supervisor since 2014. Every Monday, he hits the ground running, looking after all the organizational needs of our sites. He guides our carpenters and keeps our clients informed. He grew up surfing, but now, due to being landlocked, he gets to snowboard and tube the Slocan River.

After completing the Carpentry program at Selkirk College, Meredith thought she would try her hand at building houses in Northern Alberta. Upon returning to the greener pastures of Nelson, she was lucky enough to join the Ellenwood team and hasn’t looked back. Away from the job site, she spends her time exploring mountains and rivers, […]

Scott is one of Ellenwood’s most experienced finishing carpenters. After graduating from university with two degrees in history and english, Scott worked in marketing, telecommunications and banking. But, 25 years ago, he traded in his suit and tie for dusty Carhartts to become a furniture maker and finishing carpenter. When he’s not doing installations and […]

Benjamin has been building and renovating custom homes for over two decades. His love of skiing drew him to the Kootenays in the 90s, where he began his career working on local projects. Benjamin then spent ten years in Vancouver honing his skills on multimillion-dollar luxury homes. He returned to the mountains in 2016 with […]

Aaron moved to Canada from the UK in 2014 to escape city life and experience the Canadian wilderness, and he completed his carpentry apprenticeship in 2020. When he’s not working, he spends his time ice climbing and ski touring in the winter, and rock and alpine climbing in the summer. Aside from his mountain adventures, […]

Tate grew up in Vancouver, but relocated to Nelson with his partner to take advantage of the mountains and outdoor adventure. After helping build a new warehouse for the skateboard company he worked at, Tate transitioned into a carpentry role at a local building company in 2014. He then completed his schooling in carpentry and […]

Having grown up in Alberta, Clayton moved to the Kootenays in 2013 to take advantage of our great snowboarding conditions. In 2018, he started working for a local contractor and decided to enroll in the carpentry program at Selkirk College in 2023. When he’s not working on site or in the classroom, Clayton enjoys rock […]

Having grown up in Cairns, Australia, Nick made the big move to Nelson to enjoy the Kootenay lifestyle. He started working as a carpenter in 2006, and completed his schooling in 2011. When he’s not busy on the tools, Nick enjoys mountain biking and camping with his friends and family.

Scott grew up in Prince George, BC and started working in carpentry in Whitehorse, YT in 2021, before moving to Nelson in 2022. He’s currently working through the carpentry apprenticeship program, and although he’s only been at it for a few years, he’s done a bit of everything in residential construction. Scott is very involved […]

Rosie grew up in Kaslo, BC, and after working in various locations, including a few months with a carpenter in Germany, she chose to settle in Nelson. Starting her career in carpentry as a labourer, Rosie is now working towards her Red Seal certification. Outside of work, Rosie volunteers with Nelson Search and Rescue and […]

Dayna grew up in Whitby, Ontario and moved to Nelson in 2018. She took on her first role as a carpenter building a log archery range with a cowboy in the Callaghan Valley, and has since gained over two years of experience in the field. Dayna completed her Level 1 carpentry certification at Selkirk College, […]

Jessica was born and raised in Nelson and has been exposed to carpentry and woodworking her entire life. Growing up, she worked at her family’s saw mill and spent time in the bush processing firewood. She has completed her Level 2 carpentry certificate, and plans to continue her schooling in 2025. Jessica loves doing art, […]