Aaron McGregor

Aaron’s childhood was immersed in land development and surveying, thanks to his father, who was a surveyor and cartographer. He would wake up at 5 a.m. with his dad, sitting at the drafting table, designing tools, gadgets, and more. As a teenager, Aaron worked as a survey crew member for civil engineering companies in the Santa Cruz area. At the age of 20, he shifted his focus to building, starting with a carpentry apprenticeship. Within ten years, he was designing cabins and small homes. In 2007, Aaron relocated to Port Townsend, and in 2010, he co-founded Good Homes Construction with Peter Bates.

Design is second nature to Aaron, making it a natural evolution in his building career and predominant role at GHC. He approaches his work with innovation, wisdom, and a “think outside the box” mindset. Known for his ability to find custom-fit solutions that elegantly meet both design aesthetics and practical needs, Aaron ensures that each project is both functional and beautiful.

Peter Bates

Peter moved to Port Townsend in 1996 to attend the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding. After completing his studies, he stayed in town to work on boats and was hired by Brion Toss Yacht Riggers, where he worked as a rigger until 2004. Peter then transitioned from rigging to carpentry, applying the precision and attention to detail honed during his wooden boatbuilding training to building homes. He worked with a local contractor until launching Good Homes Construction with Aaron McGregor in 2010.

Peter’s predominant contribution to GHC is his comprehensive attention to detail. He is often the go-to person to initiate conversations about logistics and budgeting. Taking the time to listen, Peter ensures that every client feels heard and confident throughout the process.