Co-founder, project manager, US Army veteran, hunter, outdoorsman, bear enthusiast, partner to Marina, and quality craftsman.

Stephen grew up in the Pacific Northwest and completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Sciences with a minor in Environmental Education. His extensive experience in the construction field includes project management for wounded veterans housing, light rail expansion, residential home rebuilds, and insurance claim water loss mitigation expertise. In his spare time he enjoys hiking through the mountains in Washington and enjoying a delicious homecooked pizza.

Co-founder, business manager, sustainability consultant, bowhunter, leathersmith, owner of Axis Sustainability LLC & Mountain Wanderess Designs, and partner to Stephen.

Marina is a PNW native who spent the last twelve years living on Maui working in the conservation field. She completed her Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Sustainable Science Management. She’s a PADI certified rescue diver, marine naturalist, horsemanship specialist, office paperwork connoisseur, subsistence hunter, and wild game chef. Her passions include archery, teaching, growing food, and cooking wild to plate meals.

Matthew brings over a decade of residential construction experience from California, Idaho, and now Washington. From small repairs to custom home builds. Partnering with Blue Bear Builder working alongside Steve and Marina, he’s committed to homeowner satisfaction through clear communication and professional craftsmanship —making sure everyone shares the same expectations, and then delivering on them.

Known for a sharp eye to detail and a steady, organized approach, Matthew has a knack for turning a customer’s vision into reality through thoughtful planning and code-compliant execution. He doesn’t see projects as “just builds”—he sees them as helping people shape their home and future. He treats the human side of the process with the same care as the tangible workmanship he completes with skill and expertise.

Outside of work, Matthew is usually in the outdoors—hiking, camping, surfing, and spending time with his dog and wife. He’s a self-guided learner with a long-running interest in science.