Kesia was born in Hood River and grew up surrounded by the wonderful community, whether it was in the lobby of her parent’s hotel, or on the jobsite of one of their development projects. After living in Canada, Scotland, and Hawaii, Kesia calls The Gorge home again, splitting time between Portland and Hood River.

After a childhood of watching her parents design, build, and renovate homes and commercial buildings in Hood River and BC, she went to...