THE TEAM
Creator
Guadalupe Chavarria II has been a business owner and downtown Asheville resident for two decades. He enjoys supporting local businesses and area arts. As a long time Ashevillian, Guadalupe gives back to his community by sponsoring cultural events and supporting multiple nonprofits committed to preserving the region's natural assets. Guadalupe served on the downtown Board of Commissions, which gave him many years of experience in urban planning. Additionally, he is currently serving on the board of directors for the community Foundation of Western North Carolina. He is an avid art collector and has a unique vision for aesthetics in an urban setting, and has been recognized on HGTV for his innovative design.
Support Team
Robert Todd - Consultant on Initial Design - Red House Architects
A Mississippi native, Robert has been practicing architecture in Asheville for 20 years. The first “architectural rendering” Robert ever produced was of a Red House he drew on his bedroom wall at age five. The scale is off, but his love for creating structures and reuse of materials was apparent. His parents cut it out and it hangs in the office today. Red House specializes in designing sustainable, smart architecture and always with the signature Red House touch of modern elegance. Visit Red House Architecture at www.byredhouse.com.
Ed Dzierzynski - Consultant - Alpha Engineering
For more than 25 years Alpha Environmental has provided professional services of high quality and expeditious delivery at an appropriate economic value to its clients. After 20 years experience at a fortune 100 company as an engineer, inventor and senior manager Edward Dzierzynski became owner/manager of Alpha Environmental in 2005 and quickly expanded the Alpha into a full service environmental consulting and geotechnical engineering firm serving clients throughout western North Carolina. Particularly Alpha Environmental is recognized as a leading geotechnical firm ensuring development projects preserve the land, slopes and natural resources with as little impact as possible. It is for these reasons that Ed has contributed to the initial design and values of the Western North Carolina Project and to advise its’ geotechnical and civil engineering programs. Visit Alpha Environmental at www.alphaenviron.com.
John Barlow - Web Design & Marketing
John is a visual artist and general problem solver. Originally from Washington State, John spent most of his adult life in Los Angeles, honing his graphic design, sales, marketing, filmmaking and editing skills. Having been passionate about sustainability and modern architecture for years, he was inspired by Guadalupe's vision for Lime Investment Group and saw a chance to be part of something amazing while putting his varied experience to good use. John lives on a small animal farm with his partner in the mountains of North Carolina, and works as a freelance web designer, photographer, filmmaker and editor. Visit John's portfolio and photography store at www.johnrbarlow.com.