Experience

Montana Fire Pits & Outdoor Living

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder / CEO

  • Oct 2014 - Present

  We design, consult, curate, manufacture and ship the very best outdoor gas fire features nationwide for residential and commercial applications.

• Co-Founder / Owner

  • Dec 2014 - Present

  Montana Fire Pits was founded with the goal of bringing the warmth and joy of a well-built fire feature to people all over the world. We have since compiled all the best products into one resource. We continue to write articles and create videos to help everyone create their perfect custom fire pit. We are a small, family-owned business based in Missoula, Montana. When you purchase through us, you are supporting real people and real experience! Use our experience and know-how to help you build your dream outdoor gas fire pit!Montana Fire Pits has done all the research into the best products available making it easy for you to pick the longest lasting fire pit burner, the most beautiful ceramic fire logs, or the ideal ignition system. Need something custom? Get in touch: sales@montanafirepits.com



Architectural Fire

• Architecture and Planning

• Co-Founder / Owner

  • Dec 2014 - Present

  Architectural Fire was established in 2016, born from a passion and a realization to “design with fire”. Jonathan Howie and Amy Howie - husband and wife - had already established and grown Montana Fire Pits as the nationally known expert in outdoor gas fire features. Although they supply knowledge, expertise and industry leading products to homeowners, builders and landscape professionals, they realized that no one was specifically offering service designers, architects and the more discerning luxury clientele. As a result, Jonathan established Architectural Fire to be the definitive source for custom outdoor gas fire features. Arch-Fire provides creative direction, design assistance, technical information, consulting and industry’s best outdoor gas fire feature burner system. If you and your clients require the components to compliment your design or entirely custom concrete or steel enclosures to suit any environment and compliment any space, we have your answers. Our process is simple, effective and timely. Our passion is contagious. Our energy is unmatched and we have a true desire to make “designing with fire” an integral part of any outdoor environment.



Atmosphere Creations / Atmosphere Homes

• Missoula, Montana Area

• Co-Founder and CEO

  • Oct 2004 - May 2018

  START-UP AND ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE! Atmosphere Homes is a residential remodeling and new home construction general contractor. We specialize in major home renovations with an emphasis on kitchens. We have an amazing team of trusted sub contractors and a system for accounting that legitimizes us over any "guy in a truck". Yes, there is a difference. Home renovation is a major undertaking for any family and we manage our projects with efficiency on all levels. We also design and build new homes from the ground up. You're dream home? We can build it. Atmosphere Creative Inc. was 100% an original idea at the time and I personally developed and managed all aspects of this start-up. We served a unique niche in the creative industry by providing a business development platform for independent creative professionals as well as leveraging combined strength to offer more complete services for our clients. * Founded and managed every aspect of a full service creative agency specializing in strategy, branding & messaging for a variety of technical clients * Provided Creative Direction for strategic “go to market” plans for clients. * Established and Lead Teams of highly skilled independent creative professionals to provide the highest level of creativity, quality & service. * Increased Revenue through multiple accounts for over $100,000 in first year. * Established specific expertise called "Architectural Marketing" in that we worked with architectural firms to combine disparate marketing elements like: photography, web & print collateral. * Developed strategic partnerships with industry experts to offer complete value packages for our clients. * Served architects, contractors, manufacturing and municipal clients.



Faith Mountain Church

• Lakewood, CO

• Worship Leader / Musician - VOLUNTEER

  • Mar 2009 - Oct 2014

  I have the privilege and honor being the worship leader for a congregation of nearly 500 people. * Lead 2 contemporary worship services per month * Play acoustic guitar and lead vocals * Drummer (previously played drums for 4 years) * Plan entire worship set including: arrangements, musicians, set list, transitions * Lead congregation in prayer before, during and after worship set. * Plan set lists of between 5 & 6 songs from artists like (Hillsong, Jesus Culture, Chris Tomlin, David Crowder and other of today's most popular artists) * Utilize "Planning Center" a cloud-based software for planning worship sets. * Coordinate all team members and lead practice.



Kreative Kitchens and Baths

• Greater Denver Area

• Kitchen & Bath Specialist & Construction Manager

  • Aug 2010 - Dec 2012

  www.kreativekitchensandbaths.com * Managed Profitability of complex residential remodeling projects that averaged $50,000. * Generated Sales of over $300,000 in first year. * Provided Creative Direction for all layout, construction methods & material selection for complex kitchen & bathroom remodels. * Established and Lead Teams of highly skilled tradesmen for projects that were routinely completed on-time and on-budget. CLIENT TESTIMONIALS: (Ability to manage complex projects) "Jonathan Howie and Kreative Kitchens & Bath handled all aspects of our total kitchen remodel and wore multiple hats throughout all details and phases of the project. He consulted and designed the kitchen, including new cabinetry, tile flooring, granite countertops, lighting, appliance placement and installation, trim and painting, plumbing and electrical work. In effect he acted as project manager and general contractor, as he sourced, scheduled, and managed all aspects of the work including a complete tear out of the old kitchen and a new installation of the new. Jonathan kept the project on schedule, solved problems on the fly, kept us well informed throughout the work and finished on budget. He is calming influence and a man of his word. I would highly recommend him without reservation to family or friends, or anyone for that matter. "Jonathan is wonderful! He makes dreams come true! He took my design & turned it into reality. My old, outdated 1970"s, small, dark kitchen & family room are now a large, beautiful, functional place that I LOVE. I was prepared for a 2 - 3 month demolition & construction project & he turned it into 6 weeks from start to finish. Probably would have taken less time, if I could have picked a paint color! The comments from my friends and family are that my kitchen looks like the pictures from a design magazine! It is amazing the transformation. Better than I had hoped for. I would recommend Jonathan to anyone, no matter the size of the project!"



Atmosphere Photography

• Greater Denver Area

• Owner / Photographer

  • Jan 2004 - 2007

  Architectural photography serving the Denver, CO marketplace for commercial and residential architects, contractors, developers and owners. Architectural photography serving the Denver, CO marketplace for commercial and residential architects, contractors, developers and owners.



ASI | Signage Innovations

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Account Executive for Architectural Signage & Wayfinding

  • Sep 2000 - Dec 2004

  I was an account manager for architects and commercial general contractors. I developed new business opportunities within the commercial architecture and construction industry in Denver, CO. I designed and implemented signage and wayfinding programs for large construction projects including interior and exterior signage. I have a working knowledge of the architectural and construction process including: concept, construction documents and project management. ASI Modulex was a leader in interior sign systems and management of complex sign projects. * SALES: Generated over $750,000 in sales by year two through sales of complex architectural signage projects that regularly exceeded $100,000. * BIZ DEV: Developed profitable account relationships with key architecture & interior design firms and Class A general contractors in Colorado. * PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Managed profitability for complex architectural signage projects for commercial applications in healthcare, education and municipal building projects. * LEADERSHIP: Managed Production and Implementation by leading teams of tradesmen & professionals for the successful completion of highly complex architectural signage programs.



CU Direct Connect

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Executive for Financial Services

  • Jan 1996 - Oct 1999

  www.cudirectconnect.com Account Executive for Credit Unions in Colorado to establish new lending programs for their membership including: Auto finance, leasing, insurance & auto brokerage. Implemented financial programs with C level executives within credit unions to resell our products and services to their membership. Implemented marketing plans for complex financial programs directly to credit union membership Established marketing strategies for various financial programs for approximately 20 credit unions including: Bellco, Public Service, Credit Union of Denver, Coors etc. Increased market penetration within defined accounts that lead directly to increased revenue.



Dilley Printing

• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Executive for Commercial Printing Services

  • Jun 1994 - Jun 1996

  www.dilleyprinting.com Direct sales of commercial printing services to the creative industry including: Advertising Agencies, Graphic Design and marketing firms in Denver, CO. Managed complex printing projects including: pre-press, proofs, bindery and fulfillment. Well educated in the offset printing process. www.dilleyprinting.com Direct sales of commercial printing services to the creative industry including: Advertising Agencies, Graphic Design and marketing firms in Denver, CO. Managed complex printing projects including: pre-press, proofs, bindery and fulfillment. Well educated in the offset printing process.