Nicolas Thionville
Principal and General Contractor
Nicolas Thionville’s family has been working with wood for several generations: loggers, sawmill, cabinet makers, carpenters, and timberframers. Growing up in Normandy, France, Nicolas has been building things with wood since he was a kid. At the age of 16, Nicolas started a traditional apprenticeship in timberframing. For more information about Nicolas’s timberframing work, you can visit our Timeless Timberframers website.
When he lived in Europe, Nicolas specialized in restoration. He worked on many buildings that were over 500 years old. Since moving to the United States in 1997, he has worked on many historic restorations, as well as relocations of old houses and log cabins. Nicolas also specializes in repairing major structural issues on old or new buildings. He worked on the restoration of Montpelier, James Madison’s homeplace.
Andrew Fox
Carpenter
Andrew Fox worked as a professional theatrical carpenter for over 20 years before getting into home construction and remodeling. He brings a love of history and a diverse background of skills. Andrew is always trying to expand his craft and learn something new. He enjoys woodworking and metalworking. Andrew and his wife live on a farm with a herd of cute, friendly alpacas.
Emanuel Gallino
Carpenter’s Helper
Emanuel has many skills and interests. He is a professional winemaker, and when he is not working with us he is busy consulting for a number of local wineries.
Jeff Puryear
Painter
Jeff has been a professional painter since 1993, working everywhere from Michigan to Monticello. He and his wife breed and raise rare birds, bonsai, citrus trees, and unusual plants. Jeff started his own vineyard in 2013 and enjoys making his own wine.
John Ransone
Painter, General Assistant, and All-Around Problem-Solver
John is a retired biology teacher and track coach. He works with us as a house painter, also doing minor plumbing and electric work. He enjoys framing carpentry, and studying French timberframing with Nicolas.