Meet the Team

JAKE AMADON   

Co-Founder & Owner

Jake Amadon co-founded Elevated Timberworks + Custom Construction in 2018, bringing decades of experience in heavy timber construction, project management, and custom home design to the Teton Valley. Wearing many hats—Project Manager, Heavy Timber Project Manager, Designer, and Timber Framer—he leads projects from concept to completion with a focus on craftsmanship, precision, and client collaboration.

His journey in construction began in college, working as a carpenter to help pay his way through school. By the early 2000s, he was immersed in heavy timber work and soon began designing timber frame structures using 3D AutoCAD. Over the years, he’s designed and managed projects across the Rocky Mountain West, the East Coast, and British Columbia, and holds a Journeyman Timber Framer certification from the Timber Framers Guild. With more than 15 years of project management experience, Jake thrives on problem-solving and attention to detail—especially in custom timber assemblies that require scribing and hand-hewn joinery.

Originally from Vermont, Jake moved west in the mid-90s chasing snow and the mountain-town lifestyle. Teton Valley offered the perfect blend of outdoor access and a slower pace of life, making it the ideal place to plant roots and grow a business.

What he enjoys most is working closely with clients to bring their visions to life, collaborating with talented craftspeople, and engaging in the hands-on artistry of timber framing. Outside of work, Jake and his family take full advantage of the valley’s recreational opportunities—skiing, biking, hiking, rafting, and exploring everything the mountains have to offer.