SERVICES — NORTHEAST HARDWOOD

P. Andre Arguimbau, Owner & Chief SawyerAndre has collected over forty North American wide-diameter hardwood species and on most winter Saturday’s he can be found milling newly salvaged timber with Kiko. Andre co-owns the Mariner Gallery in Newp… — P. Andre Arguimbau, Owner & Sawyer
Andre’s leads timber procurement, milling operations, and has worked with clients on the design and build of over 100 projects. Andre milled twenty-five wide diameter hardwood species to develop an inventory of five hundred slabs. Andre graduated from Loomis Chaffee, College of Charleston, and began woodworking at Greenwich Country Day with Peter McKenna.

Sam Kenneway, Carpenter & Design Associate
Sam studies architecture and building construction technology at the University of Massachusetts. His began woodworking at a young age, building his own furniture, before joining Northeast Hardwood. Sam works in the Newport shop with Andre, building furniture from slabs of all shapes, sizes, and species.

Paul Matthews, Project Director

Paul leads projects at the mill, in the shop, and on installations. He brings 30 years of carpentry experience to the team. Paul is a finish carpenter, runs CNC machinery, and has a wide knowledge of finish applications, paints, and varnishes. Paul lives in Chappaqua, NY, and volunteers at St. Matthew’s Church.

Ron Levine, MD, Co-Owner & AdvisorRon is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Cos Cob, CT and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York State, College of Medicine in 1986 and is affiliated with Greenwich Hosp… — Ron Levine, MD, Co-Owner & Advisor
Ron is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Cos Cob, CT and has over 36 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York State, College of Medicine in 1986 and is affiliated with Greenwich Hospital. Ron helps ensure the heath of our team and his passion for carpentry helped found our milling operations. We all feel safer with Ron around!

Helmer Ramirez, Co-Owner & Operations DirectorHelmer is our heavy equipment operator, mechanical engineer, and Licensed General Contractor. As a Commercial Driver (CDL), Helmer transports timber up to ten tons and twenty-four feet long. He maint… — Helmer Ramirez, Co-Owner & Operations Director
Helmer is our heavy equipment operator, mechanical engineer, and Licensed General Contractor. As a Commercial Driver (CDL), Helmer transports timber up to ten tons and twenty-four feet long. He maintains the Bobcat, backhoe loader, heavy truck, and manages our yard. Helmer also has experience with metal fabrication and is a licensed mechanic.

Kiko
Kiko is our mascot, security guard, and he chairs the welcoming committee. As the most tenured amongst us, Kiko provides moral support at the mill, in the shop, and serves as a constant reminder to keep our heads up and the quality of our work even higher.