DANA
OWNER & BUILDER
Born and raised in Vermont, Dana learned early on skills & techniques of the building trade in his youth, building boats with his dad. He started his construction business, Gnome Woodworks, in Oregon, back in the year 2000, and eventually broadened the scope of services to construction management with Gnome Construction. Commercial & residential projects included a unique affordable housing community of platinum rated Earth Advantage homes; a one of a kind 90-panel solar array; LEED certified luxury home builds & community kitchen for local food cooperative.
While developing his own business, he gave back to the community mentoring at-risk students in the construction trade, with Rogue Valley Youth Build Program. He is dedicated to sound building practices and he is mindful of the impacts different construction techniques have on the efficiency of a project. He was asked to join Portland Oregon's reputable Green Hammer team and over the course of a few years managed projects centered on LEED, Passive House, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), & Living Building Challenge (LBC) certifications.
Dana relocated to Maine in 2021 to be closer to family. Gnome Construction provides design and construction management services for residential and light commercial projects throughout Midcoast Maine. Dana and his wife live in Brunswick, Maine, not too far from where he visited his grandparents as a child, at their Farmington Fall's farm. In his spare time, you’ll find Dana spending time outdoors, throwing disc (he's a card carrying Professional Disc Golf Association member), hiking with his German Shepherd, birding, & enjoying outdoor music festivals with his wife of twenty years.
Credentials and Accomplishments
Construction Manager for Earth Advantage, Living Building Challenge certified and LEED Platinum multi-million dollar projects; Versed in Structural Building Code & Residential Building Code; Certified Passive House Builder; Past presenter to RCC’s Cooperative Work Experience Students and Tiny Fest Northwest workshop presenter; Awarded Recognition from Siskiyou School for work completed; Prior Mentor for Rogue Valley Youth Build members; Excellent Safety Record.
TOVA
CLIENT ADVOCATE
Tova joins the Gnome Construction team as Part-Time Client Advocate ensuring that clients' needs, preferences, and concerns are always heard and addressed throughout the project, and taking care of any other tasks that come her way. When she is not working for Gnome, Tova is the Southern Maine Disaster Program Manager for the American Red Cross. She spent 10 years working as an event planner before getting a Master's degree in Emergency Management.
A clear communicator, providing solid administrative support, she is a real asset to the team. Tova lives in beautiful Brunswick, Maine with her husband and two cats.
AUDREY
OFFICE MANAGER
Meet Audrey, our Office Manager here at Gnome Construction! With years of experience in managing daily operations across different industries and a sharp eye for detail, Audrey plays a crucial role in keeping things running smoothly. She’s all about making our processes more efficient and ensuring our clients get the best service possible.
Originally from New Hampshire, Audrey has called Maine home for the past nine years. When she’s not improving office workflows, you might find her out on the trails for a run or hike, or getting dirt under her fingernails on a landscaping project.
Audrey’s commitment to organizational excellence makes her a valued member of our team!
DAVID
LEAD CARPENTER
Bio coming soon.
NOAH
CARPENTER
Noah is a part-time carpenter at Gnome Construction and is a life-long Mainer. After moving all around Central Maine, he landed in Brunswick over ten years ago and loves the charm of the town and the surrounding areas. His interest in construction began in high school, and he has since pursued it as a career, earning an Associate's degree in Architectural and Civil Engineering and (soon) another in Building Construction Technology from CMCC.
When he's not in school or working on a construction site, Noah loves being outdoors, engaging in activities like paddle boarding, kayaking, hiking, and photography. With his passion for construction and eagerness to learn, we're lucky to have him on the team.