The company vision: To establish Traverse City's only CNC wood shop capable of producing unique, custom, quality pieces at affordable prices and fast turn around times.

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Joe Lattimore 

With a degree in woodworking from Northern Michigan University as well as an education from Roberto Venn Luthiery school in Arizona, Joe has a been a creator of functional art pieces for over 10 years. After graduating, Joe lived in Santa Cruz, California, where he worked as Shop Foreman at Rick Turner Guitars and mastered CNC production. Upon returning to Michigan, Joe dove into the world of home construction where he met Chad Kotlarz of LivWell Homes. That brings us to today, where Chad and Joe have combined forces to create Rootcraft TC. 

 

Lee Canning

A Buffalo NY native, Lee graduated with a degree in mathematics from Buffalo State. He then went onto various fabrication careers including stainless steel equipment and trim work on new residential homes. In addition, Lee worked as a Firefighter in Niagara Falls. Once he and his wife moved back to Michigan, they built their own house for their family and two young boys. 

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Amelia Balko

With a degree in Interior Architecture/Design from WMU, her 10+ years in the design industry has been diverse. From kitchen and bath design, cabinetry, healthcare, residential design, luxury custom carpets, and even high ropes challenge courses. She values both functionality and aesthetics, believing a space should not only look beautiful but also serve its users well. An avid animal lover, Amelia enjoys the outdoors with her husband and their sweet golden lab mix, Sadie.​

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