Lou Gargiulo (Shop Manager)

Inheriting a basement full of his grandfather's tools as a child, certainly planted a seed, which drew him into a high school woodworking program.  From that experience he knew this is what he could see himself doing all day, every day.  In 1994, he entered the Wood Technology Program at Pittsburg State University and began working for Haley Pearsall Cabinetmakers in Manakin Virginia, during summer and winter breaks.  Upon receiving a Bachelor of Science in Wood Technology in 1998, Lou returned to Haley Pearsall Cabinetmakers as a full time cabinetmaker.  There, he was involved in many custom cabinet projects as well as, furniture reproduction and historic renovation of some of Virginia's most historic homes and churches.  Lou relocated to Asheville in 2005 and began working with Craig at Architectural Woodcraft, building doors and windows.  This allowed him to move in a new direction while utilizing my past experiences and skills.  According to Lou, "Doors and windows are such a necessary, dynamic, and attractive element to any home and they have proven to be a very gratifying 'niche' to be working within."

Lou would like to thank Craig Weis and Haley Pearsall and the countless others that have helped him along the way.

Jason Holt

Jason brings a unique perspective to the team by combining an architectural education with over 15 years of construction experience.  An active outdoorsman, he spends most of his weekends mountain biking and enjoying local microbrews.

Ted Hukill

Ted hails from Cleveland Ohio.  He attended the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport Maine.  Ted is new to the Asheville area.  He is enjoying getting to know the area roads on his motorcycle.   Being the youngest in the Architectural Woodcraft crew, he brings new and unconventional ideas to our woodworking.

Shane Martin

Matt Morrissey

Jennifer Welch

Jennifer is a native Ashevillian.  She started her career in accounting long before she graduated from Reynolds High School.  She attended Western Carolina University and Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College with an Accounting Major.

Jennifer is not only passionate about her work, but her family as well.  Husband, Johnny, and their four children love the time they spend together.  Power lifting, martial arts, softball, playing in the back yard, hiking, and bike riding are just a few of her favorite things to do.

Jennifer was excited to come to work with Architectural Woodcraft.  Their love of the art of custom woodcrafting runs though her as well.  Her Grandpa was a self-taught carpenter.  She spent many hours along side of his work bench helping in any way she could with his projects.