Our Team Values

OWNER & PROJECT MANAGER

Joel worked his entire adulthood through Tech College in the carpentry trade. He started working in exterior remodel, however after years outside and framing he found his interest peaked working with the intricacies of high end interior remodeling. Kitchens, bathrooms and tile setting offered a variety of skills and trade that kept his hunger for ever expanding expertise satisfied. He enjoys drawing on years of problem solving and trade expertise to lead Black Forest and interact with customers at many points throughout their experience with us.

“I have four children 14, 13, 11, and 8 who are just hungry to learn, travel, and experience the world. I spend most of my time outside of work with them; showing them how to enjoy and grow in life.”

LEAD DESIGNER & PROJECT CONSULTANT

Beth has worked with Black Forest since its inception in 2015.  She has a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University.  She has worked in the design and construction industry for over a decade.  At home she enjoys spending time with her two daughters, exploring nature, and cooking.  Her other interests include running, yoga, playing basketball, painting, and traveling. 

“I enjoy the challenge of creating a unique vision for spaces, while collaborating with our team of talented designers and skilled craftsmen to makes those ideas a reality.”

DESIGNER

Chelsea has her bachelor's degree in Interior Design.  She joined the Black Forest team in 2021 as a Designer.  Her previous experience in home staging, styling, interior/exterior set design and photography made her a perfect fit. She and her husband just welcomed a new baby girl to their family, and she is loving being a mom.

“On the weekends as a family we like to go hiking, kayaking...anything outdoors.  I am a huge animal lover with a cat and dog of my own.”

TEAM LEADER

Caleb has been working in remodeling since 2005. Prior to joining Black Forest in 2018 he ran his own construction business for several years, where he gained an in-depth understanding of the processes as well as customer expectations.  Caleb appreciates the variety and challenges that this field offers, and finds enjoyment in expanding his skills and perfecting methods.

“My wife, Melissa and I enjoy spending time with our three kids - Caiden, Kelsie and Lathan. We enjoy living outdoors as much as possible - biking, hiking, hunting and fishing.”

TEAM LEADER

For 7 years Chris has had an interest in renovations. He and his family relocated to the Lancaster area from Buffalo, NY in 2021, when he joined the Black Forest Team.  His passion is rooted from the love he has for being able to transform something old and outdated to something beautiful and full of life.  Chris has a passion and masterful talent for all things tile.  The more technical the better.

“I love to spend time with my wife and boys. We love to have game nights and go on mini adventures. I also am a huge sports fan. It’s a big deal for our family during the NFL season rooting for our team.”

TEAM LEADER

Dylan joined Black Forest in 2022, coming from the commercial construction industry. He was a whitewater rafting guide for many years and still tries to get on the water as much as possible. Dylan and his wife love doing anything outdoors with their 3 kids in their free time - hiking, biking, camping, kayaking, etc… 

“The craftsmanship and attention to detail we strive for here is really something to take pride in and be proud of.”

TEAM LEADER

Justin's passion for construction began at an early age. He initially worked in the field for several years as a residential and commercial carpenter prior to graduating from Pennsylvania College of Technology with an AAS in Building Construction Technology. His role as a Team Leader allows him to collaborate with the clients, which he really enjoys. Outside of work Justin likes to travel, listen to live music, and go camping.

“At Black Forest, I enjoy helping to bring the client's vision to life. Our success is fueled by the genuine care of our team.”

CARPENTER

Garrett joined Black Forest in 2022, coming to us from the remodeling/chimney sweeping field.  He attended art school at Delaware College of Art and Design, and has always had an interest in building something beautiful.  In his free time Garret will generally spend time working on children’s book illustrations and his comic strip, biking, kayaking, backpacking, and brewing mead.

“When I saw the quality of work they were building with solid, beautiful designs, I really felt it was a good fit for me.”

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Jen has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Delaware, and has held a variety of positions throughout her career.  All of which prepared her for the unique challenges of her current position with Black Forest.  She joined the team in 2021 when she decided to move her family back to Lancaster where she grew up. Jen spends her free time with her two awesome kids, has a love for plants, decorating her space, spending time outside, and being with her pets.

“It's so refreshing to work in such a positive environment with a cohesive team and to help create beautiful spaces for our clients.”

DESIGN ASSISTANT

Lindsay has her bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design but has always had a passion for interior design and is now going back to design school to pursue this path. Since joining the Black Forest team in 2022 she has enjoyed collaborating to build the Black Forest voice and brand across multiple platforms. Lindsay has been a dancer since age 3, which is another big part of her life aside from her puppy Leo!

“Black Forest is a place where I can build upon skills but also learn about a field that I am very interested in. I love the environment, clients and opportunity this business offers to a young creative”