After moving to the area, Austin joined Timberpeg in June 2011 and began working in the shop. He spent several years on the shop floor and assisting the Director of Manufacturing where he gained invaluable knowledge of timber framing, before shifting into a Sales/Project Management role. Having grown up in the restaurant business, Austin cultivated a passion for service and hospitality while also learning how to perform under pressure, traits that help him immensely in his current position.