08/04/2026
Happy birthday to me! 🎉
A few years ago, if you'd asked me where I'd be after finishing my MBA, I probably would've pictured an office, a corporate ladder, and a completely different career path. I never would've guessed I'd be crawling through century-old barns, hauling reclaimed lumber, and getting genuinely excited about old saw marks and weathered grain.
And honestly... I wouldn't change a thing.
When I started Nine Pines in August of 2023, I had no idea where this journey would lead. I had just turned 30, and had a wild idea to start a company focused on saving structures and the history that was being ignored or forgotten in our area. Since then, I have learned more than I ever thought possible and met some of the most genuine, hardworking, salt-of-the-earth people I've ever had the privilege of knowing.
This business has given me so much more than I expected. New skills, countless stories, a deep appreciation for the history hidden inside old lumber, and the opportunity to spend every day building something meaningful alongside my favorite person in the world.
Thank you to every customer, every supporter, and every person who's followed along on this adventure. Cheers to 33 - and seeing what the next old barn has in store! ✨