jappleton@shiftconstruction.com

While Joey Appleton is the CEO and Owner of Shift Construction and Consulting, at his core he is an adventure-seeking family man and entrepreneur.

Having grown up in the heart of the Adirondack Park in Lake Placid, New York, Joey‘s love for extreme sports and experience in carpentry and construction began there. He spent many summers in his youth working alongside his father, learning the artistry of fine carpentry, homebuilding and the ins and outs of running a business. His love for the backcountry, whether on foot, snowboard or mountain bike, fueled that adventurous spirit within him, and still today boards and bikes are among his favorite hobbies to share with his family. 

Joey‘s pursuits of a career in construction and engineering have taken him all over the world, allowing him to work on many types of projects and with people from many different cultures. He spent his early career studying and working in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, earning a degree in Civil Engineering and kicking off his professional career in the construction industry.  From 2012 to 2016, he and his new wife Amy had the opportunity to live and work in the countries of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, supporting some of the largest projects in the world.

While his adventurous spirit took him to these places, Joey‘s personal commitments of maintaining a strong work-ethic, fostering good communication in the workplace, and delivering quality work were what allowed him to be successful and grow to become a valued employee and partner with all those he has worked with. As the visionary of Shift Construction, Joey remains committed to these same pillars in order to grow as a company that partners with others for the safety and prosperity of the local and global communities; from tiny homes to hospitals, airports to railways, tunnels to bridges, and more.  

Joey and his wife, Amy, currently reside in South Burlington, Vermont with their two daughters Zoey and Mia.

jolsen@shiftconstruction.com

James was born and raised in rural Vermont. He was introduced to hard work and motivation at an early age while learning skillful trades from his parents. James spent summers working for his father and family in Manchester, Vermont. Building a strong work ethic and providing quality service to each customer is key for James. Being observant, James learned quality skills, leading him to participate in the professional building trades.

After high school James attended Castleton University and received a BA in Social Science with a concentration in Criminal Justice. The additional discipline and ethics that James earned throughout his college career are what helped develop his leadership and problem-solving skills.

Before joining Shift, James honed his skills at the top Insurance Restoration Company in Chittenden County for five years. He began as a hands-on worker, restoring homes that had suffered fire and water damage. Over time, he transitioned to a full-time estimator role, while also supporting project managers. This journey showcases James’s adaptability and ambition in the professional sphere.

James is always up for a challenge and enjoys furthering his knowledge. His attention to detail, social skills, and positive attitude bring quality services to the team.  When James is not at work he can be found spending time with his wife Emily, their new son Bennett and their dog Bambi.  Beyond family time, James enjoys mountain biking, snowboarding, shooting hoops at the park, and working on his classic car.

aniez@shiftconstruction.com 

Alex was born with a passion for the outdoors, adventure, and learning new things. As she grew up she learned to love the outdoors, from mountain biking to snowboarding, and everything in between. She moved to Vermont at 17 years old to pursue a degree at Northern Vermont University where she earned a bachelor degree in mountain recreation management with a minor in criminal justice.  Along the way her desire to be challenged and learn new things eventually lead her to Shift where she thrives learning more each day, meeting new members of the community, and enjoying a hands on work environment. In her free time she’s enjoying the outdoors with her pup Layton and seeking out new adventures around the world!