Hi, I’m Hugh

Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, I was surrounded by great timber and the people who knew how to shape it. My mom was a professional cabinet maker and still is a perfectionist. She was my first example of woodworking at a high level.

I've spent more than fifteen years in the trade, working for builders in Austin, New Orleans, and Seattle. Those years taught me how to do things right, from structural work and fine details to the business side that keeps it all running. Over time, I wanted to own each project from start to finish. So Miles Ahead was born. Today my experience lets me take on everything from small repairs to full room renovations.

I live in a historic Seattle home myself, and I've adapted it to the way my family lives. That's the approach I bring to every project. Old homes were built with care and good materials. I want to preserve the charm and bring it into the modern era.

My favorite part of the job is the end. It's the moment a client walks into the space they've always wanted.