Foster Griffith, Project Manager
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global_colors_info="{}"]Born and raised in Hendersonville, North Carolina, Foster Griffith brings over eight years of experience building and managing custom home projects throughout Western North Carolina. After earning an Associate’s Degree in Construction Management and Sustainability from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, he began his career as a construction laborer and quickly advanced through the ranks—working as a carpenter’s helper, carpenter, and project manager. Along the way, he also led a traveling framing crew that built homes across the East Coast. Having admired Living Stone Design + Build for years, Foster was drawn to the company’s craftsmanship, attention to detail, and commitment to sustainability and healthy living. 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