In this special series of episodes of the FHB Podcast, Andrew Zoellner, executive director of Keep Craft Alive, shares his conversations with some of the most talented and dedicated people in the world of residential design and construction.

Growing up, Randy Williams thought he’d be running restaurants and working in the hospitality industry, but an opportunity to work with his brother lead to a family construction business, energy auditing, and all kinds of interesting building projects. For him, though, it’s about learning and getting better with each new project, and helping folks get more out of their homes.

Keep Craft Alive is an initiative powered by Fine Homebuilding to bring awareness to the skills gap in the building industry and the rich professional opportunities that exist in the trades.

The SkillsUSA #KeepCraftAlive Scholarship Fund provides tuition money to students pursuing a career in the trades. You can make a tax-deductible donation to the fund, or buy a #KeepCraftAlive T-shirt to both support the fund and show your support.