BATTLE GROUND – Battle Ground resident and business owner Jesse Parke is aiming to bring the sleek, Northwest contemporary design look to the Clark County area.
“My specialty is metalworking and woodworking, I like to blend the two together at some point,” said the 37-year-old Parke. “I’m trying to bring that kind of design, the sleek contemporary look, to the area. The Northwest contemporary look is starting to gain some success around here. I’ve been doing this for around 20 years. I’ve done high-end kitchens, budget jobs and everything in between.”
About a year and a half ago, Parke and his family moved to the Battle Ground area from Las Vegas, and in January of 2015, he decided to start his own custom remodeling business, MC2 Woodworking.
While living in Las Vegas, Parke said he attended a trade school for metalwork after a friend of the family pointed him in that direction. After spending a few years doing metalwork, he moved on to a different job building custom cabinetry and did that for several years.
“That was during the time when the economy was doing really well,” Parke said. “A lot of dollars were being spent in renovation. I’m the type of guy who tries to do everything 110 percent and after doing that work for a while, I realized it was something I should be doing for myself.”
Through MC2 Woodworking, Parke offers his services throughout most of the Clark County area, working on jobs in Battle Ground, Vancouver, Camas, Felida and other surrounding areas. Parke specializes in commercial and residential remodel, including displays, custom kitchens and bathrooms, reception desks, and custom woodworking and mill.
One thing that Parke said he really enjoys doing with his remodel work is “blending the old with the new.” He described one job he’s been working on that includes some reclaimed wood shelves. |
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