Rob Yagid

Rob Yagid is the founder of the award-winning Keep Craft Alive program, where he also currently serves as executive director. He is also the former editorial director at Fine Homebuilding and Green Building Advisor, and the current digital media coordinator at Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. He has an extensive background as a journalist, photographer, and editor in the magazine industry, plus a unique perspective on residential construction, having grown up in a family of builders.

Justin Fink, Carpenter

This former Fine Homebuilding editor shifted to a full-time career in building, focusing on the craft of preserving historic and pre-war homes.
Keep Craft Alive Podcast: Ep. 4, John Abrams, Design/Build CEO

Host Rob Yagid suggests that John's worker-owned cooperative, which equally values people, the planet, and the bottom line, is a model for what architecture and construction firms could and should be.
John Abrams, Design/Build Firm CEO and Co-Owner

The founder of this design/build company is committed to building the best homes he can with the most intentional impacts possible.
Keep Craft Alive Podcast: Ep. 3, Brad Stoppenhagen, Remodeler

After 20 years in a corporate job, this lifelong craftsperson took a leap of faith to start a business doing the work that he truly loves, and he’s never been happier.
Keep Craft Alive Podcast: Ep. 2, Josh Salinger, Construction Business Owner

Hear about the ups and downs of one builder's quest to create a company where quality of life is as important as quality of work.
Anna Heath, Lead Carpenter

This project manager is commited to shifting the building landscape by constructing quality homes and creating a more inclusive environment for builders.
Brad Stoppenhagen, Remodeler

After years of being discouraged from the trades, this craftsman finally left the corporate world to pursue a career in building.
Bold Moves Make the Space

How completely rethinking the floor plan helped resolve a cold, cramped master bathroom.
Keep Craft Alive: Josh Salinger, Construction Business Owner

After scaling up and feeling disconnected from the process, a Portland, Oregon, builder refocuses his company with a commitment to building better homes and better relationships.
Keep Craft Alive: Travis Brungardt, Builder

With a commitment to resilient, high-performance building, this business owner goes above and beyond to share his knowledge and connect with others in the trades.

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