PRESIDENT

As the Museum Exhibit Preparator for the Montana Historical Society, Jake is a passionate woodworker who seeks new methods, practice, and knowledge daily. He finds that understanding wood in a complete sense is near impossible. “Wood offers an endless bounty of creativity to harness and share. I believe that no one is a true master of any one craft. One project can portray masterful work, yet there is a lesson in every job.”

Jake is a well-versed craftsman with a background in furniture and cabinetry. As a designer, programer, and operator of a CNC table, he has found that technology has elevated his creativity and enjoys finding ways to simplify his processes. “I pride myself on high standards, efficiency, purpose, and intent in all that I create, but most importantly I am proud to see the beauty of a living tree become that and so much more in a second life.” 

Beyond woodworking he seeks thrills in nature, loves to cook for his family, and is proud to represent his community and members of the Guild.

VICE PRESIDENT

Andy is an engineer by trade, specializing in complex web applications and data visualization. With years of experience in web development, he currently manages and maintains the website for the Guild, ensuring it remains a valuable resource for the community.

Beyond technology, Andy is a passionate woodworker, particularly drawn to mid-century design. This hobby allows him to merge modern techniques with traditional craftsmanship, which he finds incredibly rewarding. As a member of the Helena community, Andy is excited to help grow the Guild and build upon the solid foundation laid by those before us.

SECRETARY

Sam Harworth is an engineer with more than 20 years of experience managing departments, projects, and people, but his true love is woodworking, especially building cabinetry. He brings extensive experience to the Guild including management, coordination, record-keeping, and compliance.

HISTORIAN

Will has lived and worked in Montana for over 30 years. Starting in 1994, after 3 years in the Peace Corps, Will with then wife moved to Missoula where he helped raise a family and gained valuable skills as a carpenter and woodworker, with some of the best construction companies of the day. Will learned to mill architectural trim from salvaged framing lumber, doors and flooring usually from old growth Douglas fir. Will worked as a furniture maker making coffee tables from huge beams being salvaged from the old John R Daily meat packing plant once located along Missoula’s historic Front street. Later in 2006, Will and family moved over the mountain and settled in Clancy for 10 years where he has been continually active in Helena's woodworkers guild. He is a graduate of The Northwest Woodworking studio where one of his nicest pieces was on display at one of the first Fall Art walks in 2007 at the Myrna Loy. Today, Will continues to practice his woodworking in a small garage shop near the capital and run a small construction company specializing in custom kitchen and bath remodels and trim work.