Meet Michael Stone. He is a graduate of Eastern Oregon University, with a degree in Business & Construction Management and Computer Science. His expertise lies in business management solutions and computer software programs for the residential construction industry. Starting as a "gopher" in his father's construction company in the early 50's, Michael wired his first home in 1957 and installed his first forced air heating system in 1959. He carried a plumbing license for 14 years and worked in a variety of other building trades. Michael has taken more than 3700 remodeling sales calls and sold or worked on over 1500 homes and commercial buildings. He was the National Association of Home Builders National Remodeler of the Month in February, 1983.

Michael does fee arbitration, expert witness and neutral evaluations on construction related issues through the U.S., and is available as a coach and consultant for small business. See "Coaching & Consulting" for more information.

Contact him at michael@markupandprofit.com

Devon Stone is co-founder and President of Stone Construction Services, d.b.a. Construction Programs and Results. She has an MBA in Business Administration from the University of Portland, and has 16 years with a major Portland corporation in business management, finance and accounting. She has worked on many projects, both construction and business. She understands customer service and what it takes to get the job done.

She can be reached at devon@markupandprofit.com