Matt Wellner is the owner and operator of Wellner Construction. Matt moved here to the Gunnison valley in 2000 and has been honing his skills as a fine carpenter ever since.  He has had the privillage of working under some of the most experienced and successful carpenters and contractors in the area.  Since his arrival in 2000, Matt has been an on and off member of the Norton Designworks team based here in Crested Butte, and run by Sean Norton.  When things slowed down at Norton Designworks, Matt picked up work as a sub contract framer and finish carpenter with locally owned Faust Mtn Properties.  It was with this local company that Matt teamed up with Jason Stubbe, a Master carpenter like no other.  Jason’s hard work ethics and attention to efficient and meticulous framing have made a huge impact on Matt.  Picking up on these skills and continuing to develop and learn new secrets of the trade make Matt an excellent choice for all types of carpentry work.  In late 2007 and early 2008 Matt teamed up with Hargrove Construction, learning a bit about commercial building and embracing  Hargrove’s’ attention to finished details. 
    After having been under the wings of some of Crested Buttes finest for several years Matt was finally ready to lead his own project, from foundation to finish.   Ben Somrak, of Somrak Concept and Structure hired Matt to lead the team and build Bens' own home in the Buckhorn Ranch subdivision, just south of Crested Butte.  The project was a huge success and a true testament to all the skills and knowledge that Matt has acquired.
    Other interests of Matt’s include Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Backpacking and Traveling the world.  Matt can also be seen out Skijoring with his dog Thor in the Crested Butte backcountry from time to time.  At least once every year Matt travels back to Minnesota to see his wonderful family that still lives there.