Our mission is to help landowners maximize their property’s value for wildlife and recreation by putting quality habitat on the ground.

 David grew up in Ohio and spent every spare minute he had in the outdoors. But, just like his parents and grandparents before, duty called and he joined the military after college. After serving eight years, honorably, in the U.S. Army, he medically retired in 2018. The GI bill then allowed him to finally pursue his passion- Wildlife Management. Armed with a degree in Wildlife Conservation and years of experience managing his own farm in Southern Ohio primarily for wildlife, David began volunteering his time helping friends, family, and neighbors with their habitat needs. After seeing a need for professionals in the industry, David brought the idea to his wife, and just months after the birth of their son, he added: Owner -Cornerstone Habitat to his resume. This business is truly his passion, and though he comes home bruised, bloody, and exhausted every day, he loves what he does because the work matters. The reason David puts his boots on every day is to make this region better for wildlife and more productive for each landowner he is working for. Give us a call, he’d love to assist you with your property next. 

 Colin holds a B.S. in Environmental Science from Wittenberg University and an M.S. in Conservation Biology from Antioch University New England. For his Master's research, he worked with the Ohio Division of Natural Areas and Preserves and the Ohio Natural Areas and Preserves Association to help determine the cause(s) of ecosystem degradation at Cranberry Bog State Nature Preserve. Colin is a systematic thinker who focuses on tackling problems at their cause, not just managing symptoms. Colin holds multiple professional certifications, including his Ohio Commercial Pesticide Applicator license. He plans to obtain certification through the Society for Ecological Restoration (Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner) and the National Wildfire Coordinating Group in order to expand and further improve our management practices.

In his free time, Colin enjoys playing guitar, exploring his Scottish heritage, and practicing primitive skills using native natural resources. He also has a strong interest in the culinary arts, especially with native foods.

 Griffon has a B.S. in Engineering Technology and Management. He enjoys projects that are challenging and require creative thinking. Working through the process of felling a large tree is his favorite part of the job. When he's not leading our field crew or implementing habitat projects on the ground, his primary role is as our main-maintenance man, working on all the equipment needed to do hands-on habitat work, from chainsaws to hand tools to ATVs and more. He became certified in herbicide application on the job and is working to gain more certifications including a license for drone applications. He has a wife and a son that he can’t wait to teach all about nature and what he’s learned from working with this company.  

 Katie Robinson is from Dayton, Ohio and grew up with a particular interest in birds, trees, and plants. After pursuing her Associates degree in Wildlife Resources Management at Hocking College, she worked as an intern for the Student Conservation Association (SCA) removing invasive plants. Later that year, she worked in Georgia as a prescribed fire intern in the field. Before returning to Ohio, she worked for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources tracking gopher tortoises. In 2021, Katie obtained her Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Conservation at the University of Rio Grande in Ohio. Katie is passionate about promoting the benefits and beauty of our natural landscapes. 

Since beginning my career as a high school English teacher, I've continued to emphasize the value of education and the ability to clearly communicate through writing as essential. These values have followed me through career changes and are consistently the primary focus of each position I've held. From starting and growing a small business with my husband and teaching others the importance of promoting native plants and the dangers of non-native invasive plant species to our native ecosystems to teaching high school sophomores the importance of persuasive and descriptive writing, the ability to clearly communicate through writing and the mindset of being a lifelong-learner, reader, writer, and teacher are key. Today, I use these skills to effectively communicate &  build relationships with clients in order to build the native landscape of their dreams that hosts all our beneficial pollinators and and is still the envy of the neighborhood. All with a custom-made, unique & detailed plan in hand for a design you know you'll love.

 Ashley Hansen grew up bouncing between rural Ohio and the mountains of Tennessee, where she developed a love for wildlife and the natural world. She holds a Bachelors in Environmental Science from Otterbein University, and is currently in pursuit of a Masters of Science in Environmental Science, concentration in Biology, and certificate in Fire Ecology from the University of Idaho. Ashley has worked in a variety of environments from pollinator ecology and horticulture with zoos and museums to environmental education and soil conservation with the federal and state government to endangered species monitoring within nonprofits and wetland preservation work in the private consulting sphere. Her biggest passions are in pollinator-plant ecology - having previously tracked and monitored the monarch migration, assisted in the re-release of the endangered Poweshiek Skipperings in its native range, cataloged native bees of Ohio and more, she wants to do all that she can to foster habitat and care for our native pollinators. Outside of work, you are most likely to find Ashley running around with her two dogs, getting creative with fabric crafts, or at the local library checking out as many books on various subjects as she can carry.