Meet the Goshen Timber Frames Team

David & Bonnie Pickartz, Owners

Bonnie and David live timber raming. They are committed to the craft, their clients, and the staff of Goshen Timber Frames. Bonnie is usually found at the office and David in the shop. Together they lead "Team Goshen" and set high standards for workmanship and customer service.

Cathy Bryan

Cathy joined our team in 2003. You will most likely hear her voice first when you call the office. She will be pleased to discuss our workshops and apprentice-ships and to schedule both. Cathy is the person who keeps the rest of us on task ... not a simple job ... but one that she has under control.

Mark Westhoven

Mark is our lead designer. He has over thirty years of experience in designing custom homes and has designed most of Goshen’s homes since 1998. He is a talented designer who works diligently to create designs that are not only structurally sound but have character and beauty as well.

Bobby Johns

Bobby came onboard as a joiner in the shop in 2002. He was an exceptional joiner, but in mid 2006 he transferred to the design team. He brought his know-ledge of the joinery to life on paper. A pleasure to be around, the office is pleased to have snagged him from the shop.

Joel Scott

Joel, an apprentice with Goshen before joining us in 2000, is a craftsman who also carves native flutes. His painstaking attention to detail makes him an exceptional joiner. He brings a calm and thoughtful approach to his work that is appreciated by all.

Don Pierce

Don joined us in 2000 as well. He was a customer this time, rather than an apprentice. He moved his family to Western North Carolina, built a new Goshen timber framed home, retired from the military and commenced work with Goshen all within the year. He's still recovering!

Adam Gelbaugh

Adam is one of the newest members of the Goshen Team. Originally from Michigan, he apprenticed with Goshen before being hired full-time. In his spare time you'll find Adam guiding and rafting on the Ocoee River in Tennessee. He is engaged and resides in Sylva, North Carolina.

Cecil Stubbs

Cecil resides in Haywood County and uses his background in construction to understand the wood and crafting of timber frames. It is the beauty, quality, and durabiblity of timber frame homes and their characteristics that inspire devotion to the art.

Wri Irby

Wri (short for Wright) served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 4 years before becoming an apprentice at Goshen Timber Frames. He has also attended woodworking school and worked in construction. Wri is known for his wry sense of humor and is a great new addition to the Goshen family.

Toby Pickartz

With a mother, father, and brother in the trade, timber framing is just in his blood. He can use his talents as a joiner, teach a workshop, or work in the office designing 3D models, whatever is needed. He is equally comfortable with clients or a heavy timber, treating both with the respect they deserve and his flexibility helps keep us on target.

Pearson Pickartz

You might say Pearson is the official Goshen Timber Frames greeter. He is a kind and gentle soul that enjoys people. Pearson is a rescue dog and as we like to say, "He rescued us instead of us rescuing him." Pearson's favorite snack is ice cream.