Thomas Saltsman
Principal
Tom spent childhood summers designing and renovating their family home, alongside his dad, who was an MIT educated engineer, sculptor and artist. Residing in Marblehead Tom has given back to the community as a board member of the Old and Historic Commission, Marblehead Arts Association, and Marblehead Museum. In addition to his design work Tom is a sculptor, bonsai enthusiast, and fine woodworker. He has received degrees from California Institute of the Arts, Parsons School of Design, and a Master of Architecture from the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University. He has worked both in the US and abroad as a fine woodworker before starting the firm in 2001.
Jason Brenzel
Principal
Jason grew up in Oakland, California, descendants of two generations in professional baseball. Apprenticing as a builder in California Jason helped to reconstruct many homes in the wake of the fires and earthquakes throughout the 80's and early 90's. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Pomona College he moved to the east coast to start a family while continuing to build and renovate homes in Boston before starting SaltsmanBrenzel in 2001.
Jason's unique team spirit has translated to a trusted coach and mentor to those who work with him.
Stephen Mielke
Architect, AIA, CSL
Prior to settling in Boston, Steve held positions in Chicago, New York and London firms. As an architect and licensed contractor, Steve is a former partner with Eck MacNeely Architects and his construction management firm, Constructure, served clients managing residential projects in Florida and New England between 2006 and 2016. Steve and Tom met at Harvard's Graduate School of Design and collaborated on their first project in 2001. Steve holds a Master of Architecture degree from the GSD and a degree from the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Michigan. He has taught in Harvard's Career Discovery Program and served as a studio critic at the Boston Architectural Center.
Francis Cozza
Woodworking/Cabinet Making
Fran’s passion for woodworking was inspired at an early age by access to his father’s tool collection. His many early experiments with different woodworking techniques included complex laminations to build his first pair of skis. Fran holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in industrial design from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. After working in several design firms in the Boston area, Fran joined our team in 2004 to lead the design and production of interior cabinetry and finish work where he brings the highest caliber of craftsmanship and attention to detail.
The quality of our work is due to a very talented team. Their experience, dedication and understanding of the building process contributes to the beauty and excellence of each project.
Craig Brozowski
Ben Cook
Kelsey Kaiser
Daniel Pano
Leroy Parkinson
Jarod Redfield
Thomas Saltsman
Principal
Tom spent childhood summers designing and renovating their family home, alongside his dad, who was an MIT educated engineer, sculptor and artist. Residing in Marblehead Tom has given back to the community as a board member of the Old and Historic Commission, Marblehead Arts Association, and Marblehead Museum. In addition to his design work Tom is a sculptor, bonsai enthusiast, and fine woodworker. He has received degrees from California Institute of the Arts, Parsons School of Design, and a Master of Architecture from the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University. He has worked both in the US and abroad as a fine woodworker before starting the firm in 2001.
Jason Brenzel
Principal
Jason grew up in Oakland, California, descendants of two generations in professional baseball. Apprenticing as a builder in California Jason helped to reconstruct many homes in the wake of the fires and earthquakes throughout the 80's and early 90's. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Pomona College he moved to the east coast to start a family while continuing to build and renovate homes in Boston before starting SaltsmanBrenzel in 2001.
Jason's unique team spirit has translated to a trusted coach and mentor to those who work with him.
Stephen Mielke
Architect, AIA, CSL
Prior to settling in Boston, Steve held positions in Chicago, New York and London firms. As an architect and licensed contractor, Steve is a former partner with Eck MacNeely Architects and his construction management firm, Constructure, served clients managing residential projects in Florida and New England between 2006 and 2016. Steve and Tom met at Harvard's Graduate School of Design and collaborated on their first project in 2001. Steve holds a Master of Architecture degree from the GSD and a degree from the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Michigan. He has taught in Harvard's Career Discovery Program and served as a studio critic at the Boston Architectural Center.
Francis Cozza
Woodworking/Cabinet Making
Fran’s passion for woodworking was inspired at an early age by access to his father’s tool collection. His many early experiments with different woodworking techniques included complex laminations to build his first pair of skis. Fran holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in industrial design from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. After working in several design firms in the Boston area, Fran joined our team in 2004 to lead the design and production of interior cabinetry and finish work where he brings the highest caliber of craftsmanship and attention to detail.