We have a great team working hard behind the scenes at Huston & Company. We want you to get to meet the people who tend to the various details to build the heirloom pieces. This month we share our gratitude and praise for Jason Jackson.
(Jason Jackson snapped on scene of one of his favorite hobbies–deer hunting season in Maine)
Pictured above
Jason Jackson, Finisher
- How Many Years have you worked in the shop?
I have been finishing H&C furniture for 27 year’s.
- What drew you to Huston & Co? How did you hear about the business?
Bill actually contacted me to fix a piece of furniture that his finisher at the time messed up and it took off from there.
- What aspects of your job do you like the most?
Consistent work flow, and challenging color matches every now and again.
- Are there skills used for your job at H & C that you are able to apply to your life outside of the shop?
Yes, I would say when I have a project at my house, I often think of it as a piece of H&C furniture and sometimes I get a little carried away with the simplest thing.
- When not building furniture, how do you fill your time?
Love spending time with my 4 grandkids, and also spending time with my wife going on sporadic adventures.
- Favorite Hobby?
Favorite hobby would be hands down too the outdoors hunting,fishing, mountain biking, snow shoeing.
- Favorite song?
The Rover, Led Zeppelin
- Favorite Movie?
Saving Private Ryan.
- Spirit Animal?
Owl
- Two Truths and One Lie:
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- I set Kennebunk High School on fire.
- I had the chance to become a professional tattoo artist.
- I was born in a beach house.
Anything else that would be helpful for us to know, share, and speak about you?
I have many years of experience in finishing high-end furniture and have been mentored by some of the most talented craftsman in this industry.