Ted Showed  up to Dexter Builders with thirty years of experience as a graphic designer, with nearly two thirds of that time as a partner in a private firm. He also received a BA in Studio Art from Lawrence University and has long had an interest in residential building and remodeling. In 2002-04 Ted got his first real-world taste of design and construction when he was involved as a resident with the Great Oak Cohousing project in Ann Arbor. He also helped construct the Great Oak woodshop building where he explores woodworking and furniture projects.