BIO & PROCESS

Joe Lattimore 

With a degree in woodworking from Northern Michigan University as well as an education from Roberto Venn Lutherie school in Arizona, Joe has a been a creator of functional art pieces for over 10 years . After graduating , Joe lived in Santa Cruz CA where he was shop Foreman for Rick  Turner Guitars where he 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 found himself graduating 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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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.